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Seestern S450 Ocean StarvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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S450 Ocean Star
SeesternS450 Ocean Star
MSRP $299
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S450 Ocean Star40mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
S450 Ocean Star41h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
S450 Ocean Star100m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
S450 Ocean Star$299
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Tritium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
TMI NH35A
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$980

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What people say

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Seestern S450 Ocean Star

Owners widely praise the Seestern S450 Ocean Star's Yachtmaster-style case and flawless bracelet finishing, with one owner noting the ST2130 movement keeps good time. The bezel action is described as having individual notches but feeling like a friction bezel, while another owner flags the bezel and crown action as smooth with perfect alignment. Lume is a point of contention, with one source describing it as a nice cool blue with ice-white application, while others note it as weak or not matching Prospex standards, despite using BGW-9. The watch is considered a "big boy" ideal for larger wrists (19cm+), potentially too large for 17cm wrists due to its size and non-tapering bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S450 Ocean Star highly for its build quality and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about its size and lume intensity.

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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