We wouldn’t be surprised if he started sporting this design soon… If you weren’t sold before, just let that sink in. The blue in the U-BOAT gives it a little bit of an extra “pop.” Fun fact: Nicolas Cage frequently wears U-BOAT. We like to pair the watch colors with the bangle, so in this case, focusing in on the blacks and silvers. We love matching our favorite watch (and this is a new favorite!) with one of our favorite Speedometer Official bangles, as seen in the image below. With its smaller size compared to others within the brand, there’s still enough wrist room for something else that we love: the bangle. This particular model of the U-BOAT Classico is the perfect opportunity to do that. But nowadays, it’s getting more and more popular to complement the watch with something else. Although the model mentioned here normally sells for $2,495, it’s currently on sale from Truphae!įor women, wearing multiple accessories has always been a thing - necklaces, earrings, multiple bracelets, etc. Plus, we know our customers will love the special pricing too.Īlthough this piece is still of the highest U-BOAT quality, the price is on the more affordable side.

It’s a perfect fit to the wrist without feeling oversized and overbearing.Īlthough U-BOAT is, of course, famous for their scuba diving-inspired designs, this particular style is a great mixture of both a classic and modern appeal. What we also love about this watch is its more subdued size at 46mm. Remember that one of the defining characteristics of U-BOAT watches is their ability to withstand extreme climate conditions, and the Somerso is no exception. For the strap, we’re looking at a black finish in rubber and a Kodiak water repellent treatment, at a width of 22/22mm. Of course, the watch also contains a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating and a magnifying lens on the date window. Three superimposed dials complete this U-BOAT the upper one in black with luminous beige hands and markers. The case is stainless steel AISI 316L, with a satin hand finish and a diameter of 46mm. The watch functions with dates, hours, minutes, seconds, a 24-hour indicator, and a resistance of 300m. The movements are automatic mechanical, with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and a power reserve of 38 hours. This model features an innovative patented crown release system at 8 o’clock for easy time and date setting. So what watch are we talking about today? Let’s take a deeper look at the U-BOAT Classico 46 Sommerso BK 9007 Stainless Steel with Black Dial Wristwatch. If the Navy tells you to do something, you do it, right?Īnd that was Ilvo’s quest: to make the finest watch possible for their pilots however, like many dreams, Ilvo's didn't materialize until later – much later, when Ilvo’s grandson Italo came across the designs and really brought the brand to life. The Historyīack in the 1940s, Ilvo Fontana created the beginnings of a worldwide brand.

Think carbon fiber, black titanium, tungsten, and other durable materials. The thing about U-BOAT, though, is that it’s not just their high-quality craftsmanship – it’s their unique characteristics that simply don't exist in other watches. In fact, all watches are made one-by-one right at the brand’s headquarters in Lucca, Tuscany. You should immediately start picturing an Italian watch that’s made with only the finest, highest-quality materials. If you’re familiar with the country, or if you're just wanting to go there, you must already have vivid images floating through your mind. Fontana uses all kinds of materials (titanium, carbon, tungsten, carbon, gold, silver) and all types of unusual and advanced design techniques to continuously add new and innovative watches to his collection.U-Boat Classico 46 BK 9007 Sommerso Stainless Steel & Black Dial Watch Review They can easily be recognized by the large crown on the left side of the watch. Following his grandfather's design concept, Italo wanted his watches that define 'A New Dimension in Time' by surpassing the highest technical standards, staying readable in extreme climactic conditions and having a strong, unique personality.Īll U-Boat watches are handcrafted in Lucca Italy. Fontana created the designs but the project was abandoned.ĭecades later, in the year 2000, Italo Fontana, Ilvo's grandson, found these designs and used them as his guide to create the first U-Boat watch.

In 1942, Italian Ilvo Fontana was commissioned by the Italian Navy to design a new kind of watch for Navy pilots, a watch that would be reliable and readable in all kinds of extreme weather conditions while meeting precise technical specifications. The story of U-Boat watches begins many years before the founding of the company.

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