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KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,850
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent fit and finish, attractive dial aesthetics with engraved numerals and textures, and overall value, particularly for complications like chronographs and moonphases at its price point. Reviewers note the refined design and product quality, with some finding the case appears less thick than its stated height. Owners report a buttery winding feel and appreciate the 72-hour power reserve. However, some owners find the case finishing homogenous and the traditional styling overshadowed by modern trends. Specific models draw criticism for subdial placement cutting off numerals, a lack of bracelet micro-adjustments, uninspiring crown and pushers, and 30m water resistance being on the light side. One owner reported a broken moon phase setting mechanism, while another felt the dial and chapter ring looked cheap.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
MASTER COLLECTION40mm
Power Reserve
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
SOMBRERO 90-011$980
MASTER COLLECTION$2,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.45mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L897.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$980
$2,850
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