Kuoe Kyoto Watch: Sombrero 90-011 Blue Linen

The KUOE Sombrero 90‑011 Gradation Navy is the first dive watch from the Japanese brand, designed with a revisited retro aesthetic. Its 38 mm compressor case features a dark blue dial with a "linen" finish and a subtle gradient towards black for a visually rich appearance

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

Water-resistant to 20 bar (200 m), magnetic casing, adjustable internal bezel (crown at 2 o'clock) that locks out of water, the Sombrero combines everyday versatility with vintage DNA.

Technical specifications:

• Brand: KUOE

• Model: Sombrero 90‑011 Gradation Navy

• Movement: Automatic Miyota 9039 (Japan)

• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)

• Power reserve: ~41 h

• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, manual winding, stop-second

• 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: Bidirectional internal, adjustable out of water

• Crystal: Domed sapphire, AR & AF coatings

• Dial: Blue linen-texture, radial Navy→Black gradient

• Indices & hands: Vintage Old Radium Super-LumiNova

• 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 gradient dial, 200m robustness, and the assurance of a reliable Japanese movement. Its 38mm format adapts to all wrists, offering a great balance between sobriety and functionality. The Sombrero stands out without being ostentatious.

With this first diver in their collection, KUOE has deepened its range, establishing itself as a brand ready to become a benchmark in modern watchmaking.

About the brand KUOE

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 quality local assembly, refined aesthetics, and proven movements