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Glycine Combat ClassicvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
10.7mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$980

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable wearability, and well-designed, legible dial. The lume on the markers and Arabic numerals is noted as sufficient, though the lume on the hands is minimal. One owner reported their 42mm version outperformed other watches despite rough use, while another found the quality fantastic but gave away the 42mm version due to its size. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Classic highly for its quality and finishing at the price, with the primary caveat being the size of the 42mm variant for some wearers.

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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