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Oblvlo IM TourbillonvsSeiko 5KX

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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.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Tourbillon42mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
IM Tourbillon65h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
IM Tourbillon50m
5KX100m
MSRP
IM Tourbillon$810
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Oblvlo OBL.8024
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
65h
41h
Jewels
20
24
Complications
Tourbillon
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$350
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