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KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011vsZelos Vitesse

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SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
SOMBRERO 90-011$980
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.45mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret L100
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$980
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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