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Oblvlo IM TourbillonvsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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IM Tourbillon
OblvloIM Tourbillon
MSRP $810
Prospex Sea The Black Series
SeikoProspex Sea The Black Series
MSRP $765
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 Prospex Sea The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Tourbillon42mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
IM Tourbillon65h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
IM Tourbillon50m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
IM Tourbillon$810
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$765
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