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KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011vsTissot PR516

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SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
PR516100m
MSRP
SOMBRERO 90-011$980
PR516$2,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.45mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
41mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Valjoux
Power Reserve
42h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$980
$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Tissot PR516

The Tissot PR516 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, robust and well-finished case, and the value it offers. Owners and reviewers frequently highlight its crisp dials, heritage inspiration, and modern refinements like the Powermatic 80 movement. Some owners appreciate its size and jubilee bracelet, finding it comfortable and a good alternative to other models. However, several sources note a 14mm thickness that can feel noticeable, and the bracelet clasp is considered a weak point by one reviewer, being a folded steel design. The case design is described by some as unrefined or boring, lacking the appeal of the original 70s model, and one enthusiast finds the hands a dealbreaker. The fixed bezel on some variants is seen as a gimmick by some owners, and the orange subdial hand can be difficult to read. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its strong vintage aesthetic and robust build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Valjoux automatic movement is a key strength. The price point of €2,145 is a point of contention.

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