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CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical WatchvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
CWCMellor-72 Mechanical Watch
MSRP $499
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch38mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch40h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch50m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch$499
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
12mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$980

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What people say

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CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch

The CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch is widely praised for its authentic, utilitarian design and satisfying hand-wound Sellita SW210 movement, with owners noting a smooth winding action and excellent accuracy, including one report of zero seconds deviation over 24 hours. Reviewers highlight the era-appropriate dial and functional "piece of kit" appeal, though some find the 35mm case small by modern standards and legibility can be impacted by the domed hesalite crystal. Owners report issues with fixed lug bars being poorly filled in and fogging inside the crystal, while others state no water resistance problems. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CWC Mellor-72 Mechanical Watch for its genuine military heritage and functional charm, despite some practical drawbacks.

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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