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Oblvlo IM TourbillonvsSeiko DressKX

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 DressKX

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as a gateway mechanical watch offering exceptional value and iconic status, with owners appreciating its ruggedness, tool-like authenticity, and moddability. Many owners report the 4R36/NH36 movement achieves accuracy of +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, far exceeding its stated specifications, and the stock Jubilee bracelet is noted as surprisingly comfortable. Some owners find the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series bulky and less aesthetically pleasing than newer models, with others noting its specifications lag behind contemporary watches. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is considered a decent watch, especially when found under £200, but it's not the serious tool watch the original SKX was, lacking a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic dive watch lineage and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The clean dial and versatile dressy look are praised. The overall thickness and handset are points of contention.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Tourbillon42mm
DressKX40mm
Power Reserve
IM Tourbillon65h
DressKX41h
Water Resistance
IM Tourbillon50m
DressKX100m
MSRP
IM Tourbillon$810
DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Sport
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
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
$315
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