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KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011vsTissot Ballade

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SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Ballade40mm
Power Reserve
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Ballade40h
Water Resistance
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
Ballade100m
MSRP
SOMBRERO 90-011$980
Ballade$400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.45mm
8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
40mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
11 1/2'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$980
$400

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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.

Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its exceptional value, immaculate quality, and impressive execution, particularly highlighting its detailed dial finishing, fluted bezel, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring as significant strengths, contributing to its appeal as an accessible "nice watch." The 39mm size is favored by some for its wearability, and the Jubilee-style bracelet receives positive mentions for its solid construction, though its clasp features are noted as lacking premium elements. One owner found the watch mesmerizing, comparing its dial and bezel to tributes of other luxury watches. A specific concern raised by one owner was disappointment that their Ballade model was quartz, expressing a strong desire for an automatic version.

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