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KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011vsOrient Bambino Version 1

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SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980
Bambino Version 1
OrientBambino Version 1
MSRP $255

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Bambino Version 140mm
Power Reserve
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Bambino Version 140h
Water Resistance
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
Bambino Version 130m
MSRP
SOMBRERO 90-011$980
Bambino Version 1$255

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.45mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6724
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$980
$255

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 1

The Orient Bambino Version 1 is widely praised as an exceptional value dress watch with a timeless aesthetic, appreciated for its automatic movement and quality under $150. Owners consistently highlight its smart, quintessential dress watch look, with Roman numeral and index markers being a particular point of admiration. Some reviewers note the dial has a greenish/blueish tint rather than pure white, and the winding motion is described as a little rough. Accuracy is reported as very good, with one owner seeing +1 second per day. While the design is praised, some find its size slightly large for a dress watch, and one owner found rotor noise and size bothersome. Stock straps are frequently mentioned as a drawback, described as plasticky, non-tapering, or not to taste. Some owners suggest better value can be found elsewhere, citing mineral crystal and non-hacking, non-handwinding movement as drawbacks.

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