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Citizen Eco-Drive OnevsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Eco-Drive One
CitizenEco-Drive One
MSRP $2,995
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eco-Drive One36.6mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Eco-Drive One40h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Eco-Drive One300m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Eco-Drive One$2,995
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36.6mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8845
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,995
$980

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What people say

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Citizen Eco-Drive One

The Citizen Eco-Drive One is widely celebrated for its groundbreaking thinness, with multiple sources confirming its status as the world's thinnest light-powered watch, measuring between 2.98mm and 3.5mm. Owners and reviewers alike praise its exceptional lightness, titanium construction, and good build quality that avoids feeling flimsy, noting its "wow factor" and superb finishing. The watch features a proprietary, ultra-thin Eco-Drive quartz movement and a synthetic sapphire dial, with some models offering up to 12 months of power reserve. However, its high price, ranging from $3,500 to $5,000, is a significant drawback for some, and its aesthetic is considered too plain or dated by a minority who prefer other Citizen models. The Citizen Eco-Drive One is also noted for lacking a seconds hand and having only splash-resistant water protection.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

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.

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