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KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011vsNivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic's attractive 38mm case proportions and impressive build quality for its $750 price. One owner notes it performs extremely well and shows normal desk diving marks on the clasp. Accuracy figures range from +6 to +9 seconds per day. The Soprod P024 movement has a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer found the included rally strap mismatched. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic highly for its case proportions and build quality at the price.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
Water Resistance
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic100m
MSRP
SOMBRERO 90-011$980
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
12.45mm
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
41.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
36h
Jewels
0
18
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$980
$945
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