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Oblvlo IM TourbillonvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

IM Tourbillon
OblvloIM Tourbillon
MSRP $810
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Tourbillon42mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
IM Tourbillon65h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
IM Tourbillon50m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
IM Tourbillon$810
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Gold
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
OBL.8024
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
20
25
Complications
Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$405

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What people say

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Oblvlo IM Tourbillon

Owners widely praise the Oblvlo IM Tourbillon for its skeletonized dial and carbon fiber case finishing, noting it looks more expensive than its price. However, some owners find the minute markers difficult to read, impacting time setting, and accuracy averages around -10 seconds per day. Concerns also exist regarding long-term reliability and parts availability for Chinese tourbillons. On balance, owners rate the Oblvlo IM Tourbillon highly for its visually striking aesthetic and perceived value, despite practical readability and accuracy drawbacks.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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