Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsKUOE Sombrero 90-011

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Breitling Superocean Automatic at true scale

Superocean Automatic

KUOE Sombrero 90-011 at true scale

Sombrero 90-011

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.5mm

Thickness

12.6mm

12.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$5,700

$980

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Miyota 9039

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Dome
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$980
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Reviews

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

Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its fresh design, excellent fit and finish, and comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its vibrant dials and luminous hands and hour plots, with one owner finding the blue ceramic bezel and white dial stunning in person. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Some owners find the design divisive and question the value of its ETA-based movement at its price point. One owner of the 42mm model reports theirs runs about +6 seconds per day, while a user of the 46mm model noted it ran nearly a minute fast per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

KUOE Sombrero 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its delightful dials, blued hands, and refined aesthetic, with many highlighting the quality finishing and vintage-style design as great value for its price. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned strengths, and one owner found the dive bezel useful for timing minutes. However, one owner notes it is "pretty thick in regards to height," and minor criticism was leveled at the handset finish and crown edges, with visibility issues arising from the indices and handset sharing a similar color. Accuracy can range from -10 to +30 seconds per day with the Miyota 9039 movement. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its stunning appearance and blend of vintage and modern design at a competitive price.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.