Glycine Sea KrakenvsKUOE 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.

Glycine Sea Kraken at true scale

Sea Kraken

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 at true scale

SOMBRERO 90-011

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.5mm

Thickness

12.7mm

12.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

150m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$715

lowest

$980

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9039

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Dome
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$715
$980
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Reviews

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

Glycine Sea Kraken

The Glycine Sea Kraken is widely praised for its retro design and excellent finishing for its price point. Owners highlight its crisp dial printing, elegant stainless steel bezel, and the smooth winding feel of its Sellita SW200-1 movement, with accuracy reported between +1/+2 and +6 seconds per day, though one owner noted it could lose up to 6 seconds when very active. The 39mm case size is generally considered comfortable, though some find its 48mm lug-to-lug measurement wears larger than expected. The included leather strap is frequently criticized as being of poor quality and unsuitable for a dive watch, prompting many owners to replace it. The Glycine Sea Kraken is considered an underrated watch offering great value, especially given its limited production and superior finishing compared to other Glycine models.

From video reviewers

The Glycine Sea Kraken's value at its price point is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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.

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