Sombrero 90-011 Green Linen Textured Dial Watch

The Watch

Founded in 2020 in Japan, Kuoe Kyoto crafts timepieces that embody traditional Japanese design. This young brand distinguishes itself through exceptional comfort, refined elegance, and premium materials built to last. Driven by a passion for reviving the vintage watchmaking codes of the 1950s and '60s, Kuoe Kyoto creates timepieces that are as striking in design as they are technically accomplished. Discover the brand's first dive watch, the Sombrero 90-011 Green Linen Textured Dial - a model whose name draws inspiration from the Sombrero Galaxy, widely regarded as one of the most breathtaking sights in the universe. Crafted with meticulous attention for men's wrists, its case is made from brushed and polished 316L stainless steel, delivering remarkable durability and elegance. The case is round, measuring 38 mm in diameter, with a length of 45.50 mm and a thickness of 12.45 mm. At 2 and 4 o'clock, two grooved grey crowns ensure a secure grip when adjusting the movement's key functions. These pushers are screwed down, and the dial is protected by a domed sapphire crystal that shields it from impacts. Its anti-reflective coating ensures clear legibility, while the anti-fingerprint treatment repels water- and oil-based smudges. The watch is sealed by an engraved, screw-down case back providing a water resistance of 20 ATM.

The Dial

This dial showcases a captivating green tone that gives the watch a truly distinctive character. Round in shape, it features a linen finish that creates a striking woven effect. At its center, three silver-toned hands ensure clear timekeeping, treated with old radium SuperLuminova for optimal legibility in any lighting condition. The slim seconds hand tracks the seconds, the long hand indicates the minutes, and the short hand the hours. Together, they sweep over baton indices and Arabic numerals marking the hours and a minute track. These time markers are framed by a bidirectional internal bezel in aluminum, featuring a minute scale. This ring, along with the hour indices, is treated with the same luminescent coating as the hands for optimal readability. At 6 o'clock, the collection name appears alongside the water resistance rating and magnetic resistance information. At 12 o'clock, the brand name is printed as a signature.

The Movement

This watch is powered by the Miyota 9039 automatic movement. Of Japanese origin, this caliber features 24 jewels to minimize friction, and delivers precision against vibrations along with magnetic field resistance. Equipped with a hacking seconds mechanism, it beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and guarantees an accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds per day. It offers a power reserve of 41 hours.

The Strap

This timepiece comes with two straps, both featuring a lug width of 20 mm and a length ranging from 155 to 210 mm.

The first link bracelet is elegantly crafted and will elevate your style with its refined design. Made from brushed and polished 316L stainless steel, it adorns your wrist with sophistication and flair. Its silver tone pairs effortlessly with any outfit. This bracelet delivers optimal comfort, and its deployment clasp makes it easy to put on and take off with ease.

The additional strap in German bovine leather pairs beautifully with any outfit while keeping your wrist comfortable all day long. In a rich brown, it is both supple and durable, adding a refined touch to your look. It features tone-on-tone topstitching and fastens easily with a 316L stainless steel pin buckle.

Water Resistance

This watch offers a water resistance of 20 atmospheres, equivalent to 200 meters - making it a true dive watch ready to follow you into the deep. Designed for freediving, it handles everything from high-pressure washers to intense aquatic sessions without breaking a sweat. Showers, baths, lap swimming, and freediving are all fair game. That said, for scuba diving with tanks, we recommend a timepiece rated to a higher water resistance class. Also note: avoid operating the crown or pushers while submerged to preserve the movement's integrity.