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Farer WORLD TIMERvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,525
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WORLD TIMER39mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
WORLD TIMER56h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
WORLD TIMER100m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
WORLD TIMER$1,525
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Diver
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW331-2
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,525
$980

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What people say

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Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its 39mm case size, comfortable wearability, and thoughtful case finishing with mixed polished and bead-blasted accents. Specific callouts include the PVD gold finish appearing bronze, a bronze inlay crown, shiny minute markers, a GMT ring, powerful lume, a sparkling case, and a comfortable bracelet or leather strap. The world-time complication is noted for its practicality and visual appeal, with some variants offering striking three-dimensional lume. However, some owners find the watch slightly small for larger wrists and one owner wishes the bracelet had microadjusts. A reviewer noted roughness at the edges of the micro pique dial structure where it meets other elements, which can make the date aperture appear rough in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its creative dial designs and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the functional 24-hour disc and bidirectional bezel for world time tracking. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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.

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