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Sternglas Naos SolarvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova Punkten
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$980

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

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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