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KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011vsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
SOMBRERO 90-011$980
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.45mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW288
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$980
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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