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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsZelos Blacktip 41

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IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178
Blacktip 41
ZelosBlacktip 41
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
Blacktip 4140h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Teal
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$499

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What people say

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Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Zelos Blacktip 41 offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the meteorite dial as a unique feature.

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