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KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011vsTrafford Watch Co Crossroads

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SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980
Crossroads
Trafford Watch CoCrossroads
MSRP $649

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Crossroads38mm
Power Reserve
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Crossroads48 hoursh
Water Resistance
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
Crossroads50m
MSRP
SOMBRERO 90-011$980
Crossroads$649

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
12.45mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Moontower Edition
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
48 hoursh
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$980
$649

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What people say

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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.

Trafford Watch Co Crossroads

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Crossroads for its unique and unconventional case shape, dial execution, and overall design, often described as classy and evoking a 70s or scholarly vibe. The watch features a 36x38mm case with a 46mm lug-to-lug, which owners report wears like a 40mm round watch and is just under 11mm thick. Specific design elements frequently highlighted include polished lugs, an overlapping bezel, a concave crystal, and contrasting second hands, with some noting subtle case side finishing and a hardened case coating. The Miyota 9039 movement is reported to keep excellent time, with one owner seeing +/- 5 seconds per day accuracy. Some owners note a minor, light-dependent imperfection on the case near the 8 o'clock position. The 5ATM water resistance is considered a limitation for swimming. While brand owner responsiveness is generally praised, some potential buyers experienced difficulty reaching the brand via Instagram.

From video reviewers

The watch features a unique dial that shifts between bright and moody tones depending on lighting. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness, as the syringe hands are filled with BGW9 Swiss Super-LumiNova but don't seem effective in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's seriousness, with one reviewer saying it's not meant for formal occasions, while others don't mention this aspect.

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