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Glycine Airman GMTvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $1,295
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT45mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT200m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Airman GMT$1,295
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$980

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman GMT's ability to track three time zones with an easy-to-read dial layout. However, some owners find the GMT hand visually similar to the minute hand, suggesting a red paint for better distinction, a sentiment echoed by reviewers who note the thin, unlumed GMT hand can be hard to read against the black dial. One owner praises the 39mm sizing and 200m water resistance of a related model, noting its good build and finishing from when Glycine was independent. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Glycine Airman GMT offers practical multi-time zone tracking, though legibility of the GMT hand is a recurring point of discussion.

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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