KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011vsThorn 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T028

Ref. thorn-37mm-pt5000-automatic-dive-watch-t028·MSRP $199
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Measurements
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SOMBRERO 90-011

37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T028
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
lowest
46.6mm
Thickness
12.4mm
lowest
13.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$980
$199
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9039
PT5000
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its delightful dials, blued hands, and refined aesthetic, with many highlighting the quality finishing and vintage-style design as great value for its price. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned strengths, and one owner found the dive bezel useful for timing minutes. However, one owner notes it is "pretty thick in regards to height," and minor criticism was leveled at the handset finish and crown edges, with visibility issues arising from the indices and handset sharing a similar color. Accuracy can range from -10 to +30 seconds per day with the Miyota 9039 movement. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its stunning appearance and blend of vintage and modern design at a competitive price.
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.
Owners widely praise the PT5000 movement for its smooth winding feel and excellent screw-down crown action, with one owner observing accuracy of +1 second per day and a beat error of 0.1ms. The Thorn 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T028 is noted to have a thicker bezel and top hat crystal, contributing to a perceived top-heaviness and a case height of 13.4mm. On balance, owners value the smooth winding and accurate timekeeping of the Thorn 37mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T028, despite some finding its proportions top-heavy.
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