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Grand Seiko SBGJ259vsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ25940mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ25955h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
SBGJ259100m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
SBGJ259$7,700
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S86
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
55h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$980

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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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