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Grand Seiko SLGB023vsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB02340.8mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
SLGB02372h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
SLGB023300m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
SLGB023$12,400
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.8mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB1
Miyota 9039
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,400
$980

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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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