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Oblvlo JM Dragon

Owners widely praise Oblvlo for its bold, unique designs and excellent value, with one owner calling it their best purchase out of fifty Chinese watches. The brand is noted for offering accessible interpretations of avant-garde, high-end design cues, featuring quirky orbital displays and unique dials like aventurine. Some users are drawn to Oblvlo for its desire for less common watches, though the brand's name and lack of offline presence are noted drawbacks. While recent releases have improved significantly, past models struggled with finishing and quality control, and the lume is consistently flagged as poor and imprecise. One reviewer notes the Oblvlo Star Wheel measures 41mm with a 20mm lug width and 11mm thickness, making it wear well on smaller wrists, though the strap is considered mediocre. Overall, owners rate Oblvlo highly for its unique dial designs and value, despite consistent feedback on weak lume.

Praesidus 38mm Automatic

Sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance are noted strengths. Price is cited as a significant selling point. Reviewers disagree on the price point, with one stating it is sub-$200 and another at $299.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
JM Dragon42mm
38mm Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
JM Dragon
38mm Automatic
Water Resistance
JM Dragon50m
38mm Automatic100m
MSRP
JM Dragon$231
38mm Automatic$269

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
0mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
38mm Automatic

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$231
$269
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