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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.6mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9051
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$980

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What people say

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Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights features a geometric dial inspired by skyscraper shadows, with the silver model noted for its versatility. The watch is housed in a 40.1mm octagonal case with brushed and polished finishes, and uses the Miyota 9051 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the unique dial design as a key appeal of the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights.

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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