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Glycine Airman WorldtimervsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Airman Worldtimer
GlycineAirman Worldtimer
MSRP $1,395
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Worldtimer42mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Airman Worldtimer
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Airman Worldtimer100m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Airman Worldtimer$1,395
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
RONDA 515
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
Date, World Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$980

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Worldtimer

The Glycine Airman Worldtimer is widely appreciated for its classic pilot watch design and comfortable wearability, with owners specifically praising the 40mm GL1048's size and the 39mm Airman 18's legibility and build quality. The Airman 18's dial lume pips are noted as weaker than its hands, and some owners find the GMT hand on certain models difficult to read due to its thinness and lack of lume. Accuracy is generally acceptable, with one owner reporting no flaws and another noting a Sellita-based movement kept acceptable time. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Airman Worldtimer highly for its faithful reproduction of a classic design and excellent value.

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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