![]() ![]() ![]() The brand was first founded by Ilvo Fontana when he was. While the project didn’t go ahead, little did he know that almost 60 years later the U-Boat brand would be a major player within the industry. Best of all, they are available at reasonable prices. It is impossible not to make a lasting impression when wearing a U Boat watch. IIvo Fontana was commissioned back in 1942 to create a durable, professional watch for the officers of the Italian navy’s U-Boats. We decided to take a look at 3 of their more recent releases in this category with the Capsoil Titanio, the Capsoil Doppiotempo, and the Darkmoon 40 - All featuring a unique oil filled dial and deep domed crystal. The brand founded by Italo Fontana a couple decades ago, based on designs by his grandfather, Ilvo Fontana, has blazed a new direction. Again, inside the watch is a Swiss-Made Ronda quartz movement with the brand’s proprietary ring-lock system and the Quick-Change battery window. The stainless steel case features a black PVD-coating and wears incredibly well. Stylish leather straps feature on many of the classic chronograph watches, with modern ceramic faces offering a long-term resistance to colour fading on the face. the first U-boat watch and for his motto: New Dimension in Time, for seven year Italo Fontana worked meticulously on watches with a completely new look. A watch brand, based in Italy, producing from almost 20 years handcrafted and limited edition pieces, all of them designed by Italo Fontana. Dive Watch U-Boat Back to all Watches Dive Watch The dive line is designed to withstand the rigorous demands of professional diving. This case, however, comes in at a very modest 40mm, which I feel is the sweet spot for U-Boat watches. While the brand still offers the much more brooding and larger timepieces, U-Boat has started releasing some modestly sized watches that are actually really unique and even feature some cool innovation. The bold design of U-Boat watches offset the large, analogue faces that have become synonymous with the Italian brand. U-Boat 8111/D Mens Capsoil Black Watch U-Boat 8111/D Mens Capsoil Black Watch. Arguably known for their oversized military-inspired, Italian Navy dive and field watches, we’ve seen a pivot into more, er… generally wearable watches for regular enthusiasts (these are not the same U-Boat models you’ve seen Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Schwarzenegger wearing). ![]() These cookies are required to run available services and to provide basic shopping functions.ĭescription: This cookie created to store and count pageviews.Italian brand U-Boat has seen a bit of a “Rebrand” (I use that term loosely) in the last couple of years, and what’s come of it is an almost entirely new take on U-Boat. Only 888 units will be out for sale, and having a piece puts you in the elite class of this timepiece’s owners. ![]() If you want a sense of exclusivity in your fashion sense, then go for the limited edition U-boat watch Chimera 46 Carbonio. With a strong and recognizable identity, the U-boat watch stands out for its crown on the left side, its Swiss movement and its reliability. These cookies are exempt from consent according to the exceptions provided by the Article 82 of Data Protection Act. U-Boat Watch Chimera 46 Carbonio Limited. Later, in 2000, his grandson Italo Fontana, improved the design of U boat watches and created his motto: A new dimension in time. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |