Kuoe Kyoto Watch: Sombrero 90-011 Black Linen

The KUOE Sombrero 90‑011 Black Linen is the Japanese brand’s first dive watch, designed with a revisited retro aesthetic. Its 38 mm compressor case features a black "linen" finish dial that adds structure and detail to the otherwise matte black.

Its automatic Miyota 9039 movement (no date, 28,800 vph, ~41h power reserve), screw-down crown, double anti-reflective/anti-fingerprint domed sapphire crystal, and hands + indices lumed with Super-LumiNova complete this picture of a solid tool watch.

Water-resistant up to 20 bar (200 m), magnetic casing, and an internal adjustable bezel (2 o'clock crown) that locks when not in water, the Sombrero combines daily versatility with vintage DNA.

Technical specifications:

• Brand: KUOE

• Model: Sombrero 90‑011 Black Linen

• Movement: Automatic Miyota 9039 (Japan)

• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)

• Power reserve: ~41 h

• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, manual winding, hacking seconds

• Case: 316L steel, compressor, screw-down crowns, screw-down caseback, anti-magnetic

• Diameter: 38 mm (excluding crowns)

• Thickness: 11 mm (excluding crystal), 12.45 mm at the dome

• Lug width: 20 mm

• Bezel: Internal bi-directional, adjustable when not in water

• Crystal: Domed sapphire, AR & AF coatings

• Dial: Black linen-texture

• Indices & hands: Super-LumiNova vintage Old Radium

• Water resistance: 20 BAR / 200 m

• Strap: 316L steel (Flat link or Jubilee with extension), + German leather

• Warranty: 2 years (KUOE retailer)

Why choose this watch?

The KUOE Sombrero catches the eye with its compact compressor design, sophisticated linen-effect dial, 200m robustness, and the assurance of a reliable Japanese movement. Its 38mm format fits all wrists, offering a great compromise between sobriety and functionality. The Sombrero stands out without being ostentatious.

With this first diver in their collection, KUOE has deepened its range, making it an established brand ready to become a benchmark in modern watchmaking.

About the KUOE brand

Launched in Kyoto in 2020, KUOE is inspired by vintage British and Japanese watchmaking. With the rise of its collections (Old/ Royal Smith) and now this first diver, the brand focuses on the quality of local assembly, refined aesthetics, and proven movements