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Oblvlo IM TourbillonvsHELM Vanuatu

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IM Tourbillon
OblvloIM Tourbillon
MSRP $810
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Tourbillon42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
IM Tourbillon65h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
IM Tourbillon50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
IM Tourbillon$810
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
OBL.8024
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
20
24
Complications
Tourbillon
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$810
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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