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KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011vsVario 1918 Pilot

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SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
SOMBRERO 90-011$980
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.45mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$980
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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