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U-Boat U-1001
Classico Limited Edition Auto. S/Steel Black Dial Black Rubber Strap 6448 47mm
R34 999
Free shipping
U-Boat
U-47 Pantera Polizia
R62 965
+ R2 100 for shipping
U-Boat Classico
Doppiotempo 46 Bronze BR Automatik Armband Leder 46mm Ref.9008 Box&Pap. Full Set Neu
R48 268
+ R10 498 for shipping
U-Boat Classico
U-47 Like New _ Triple Straps
R25 194
+ R2 939 for shipping
U-Boat Chimera
Limited Edition of 50 Pieces 7233 Silver 925
R141 478
+ R1 898 for shipping
U-Boat
Dualtime 46mm Bronze Gr NEW
R56 897
+ R1 869 for shipping
U-Boat Chimera
Saphhire Green Chrono Steel 46 mm 10 ATM Neu OVP limitiert No. 55/500
R75 373
+ R5 648 for shipping
U-Boat Chimera
43mm Automatic in Bronze-43 Limited Edition on Brown Leather Strap with Brown Dial
R116 012
+ R3 835 for shipping
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U-Boat Classico
48 CHR BK-BE 925 sterling silver
R72 548
Excl. shipping
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U-Boat Classico
AS/53 Auto. Beige Dial S/Steel Leather Strap 5570-5571 53mm
R19 999
Free shipping
U-Boat Thousands of Feet
in Steel Manual movement 50mm FULL SET Ref. 00443742-001
R31 283
Free shipping
U-Boat
Sommerso Ref.9007A Full Set Neu
R41 151
+ R10 498 for shipping
U-Boat Flightdeck
Chronograph Black Dial 50mm Watch
R51 774
+ R2 876 for shipping
U-Boat
Capsoil Darkmoon 8702/B Stainless Steel
R20 422
+ R1 898 for shipping
U-Boat Flightdeck
45 _ ref. 6254
R52 488
+ R1 869 for shipping
U-Boat Chimera
Saphire Green 46 mm Automatik limitiert Ref. 8529 Full Set sofort verfügbar
R62 776
+ R5 648 for shipping
U-Boat
Capsoil Doppiotempo 55 Dlc Bk Be
Price on request
+ R3 149 for shipping
U-Boat U-1001
Classico 47 1001 Ss Blu Limited Edition CODE 8038
R52 279
+ R3 968 for shipping
U-Boat Classico
A925 BK SL / 53
R49 339
+ R6 278 for shipping
U-Boat
Darkmoon 40mm Quartz Red Dial Watch New 9305
R19 176
+ R1 898 for shipping
U-Boat Classico
CAS 1/53 Ref.2273 2010 Full Set wie Neu Vintage
R37 561
+ R10 498 for shipping
U-Boat Chimera
Ss Chimera Green Limited Edition 500 pcs - 46mm - New Watch
R56 688
+ R6 278 for shipping
U-Boat Chimera
Carbon GMT 7177 48mm - Inventory 4601
R76 683
+ R2 857 for shipping
U-Boat Flightdeck
50 mm Chrono
R52 488
+ R1 869 for shipping
U-Boat Classico
Doppiotempo Auto Bronzo GR Ref. 9088 Bronze / Leder Full Set sofort verfügbar
R58 577
+ R5 648 for shipping
U-Boat
Capsoil Doppiotempo 55 Dlc Green Rehaut
Price on request
+ R3 149 for shipping
U-Boat
Sommerso DLC Blue Aluminium Bezel 46 mm Ref 9669 Limited Edition
R40 941
+ R3 968 for shipping
U-Boat Capsule
Automatico - 45mm - LIMITED EDITION 12/200 - NEW 2023
R60 992
+ R1 470 for shipping
U-Boat
Darkmoon 44mm BK Aquamarine PVD Quartz Watch 9526
R21 093
+ R1 898 for shipping
U-Boat
Sommerso green Ref.9667 Full Set Neu
R41 151
+ R10 498 for shipping

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U-Boat
Sommerso Bronzo - 46 mm - New Watch
R49 339
+ R6 278 for shipping
U-Boat
Capsoil Doppiotempo ref. 8839 Black and Red dial
R34 222
+ R1 239 for shipping
U-Boat
Darkmoon Red 44 mm NEW
R18 896
+ R1 869 for shipping
U-Boat Classico
Sommerso Ceramic blue Ref. 9519 MT Keramik-Lünette schwarz blau Stahlband neu
R52 279
+ R4 178 for shipping
U-Boat
Capsoil Doppiotempo 55 Ss Green Rehaut
Price on request
+ R3 149 for shipping
U-Boat
Sommerso DLC Yellow Aluminium Bezel 46 mm Ref 9668 Limited Edition
R40 941
+ R3 968 for shipping
U-Boat
Sommerso - ceramic bezel - 46 mm - automatic - NEW 2023
R47 240
+ R1 470 for shipping
U-Boat
Darkmoon 44mm Blue Steel Soleil New 8704/B
R17 258
+ R1 898 for shipping
U-Boat
Capsoil Doppiotempo SS Ref.8888A Full Set Neu
R35 104
+ R10 498 for shipping
U-Boat
Sommerso/a 46mm - New Watch
R44 720
+ R6 278 for shipping
U-Boat
Men's Capsoil SS 45mm ref. 8110 Black Rubber strap
R31 913
+ R1 239 for shipping
U-Boat Classico
42 Beige Classico NEW
R44 090
+ R1 869 for shipping
U-Boat
SOMMERSO AL Stahl IBP Blue Ref. 9669 46 mm 30 ATM ZB schwarz - blau lagernd
R51 019
+ R4 178 for shipping
U-Boat
Darkmoon 44 Camouflage Grey Curve Black
Price on request
+ R3 149 for shipping
U-Boat
Sommerso DLC Green Aluminium Bezel 46 mm Ref 9667 Limited Edition
R40 941
+ R3 968 for shipping
U-Boat Classico
Tungsteno - 42 mm - automatic - NEW 2023
R45 140
+ R1 470 for shipping
U-Boat
DARKMOON 44 MM GREY SS New 9149
R19 176
+ R1 898 for shipping
U-Boat
Sommerso green Ref.9667 Full Set Neu
R41 151
+ R10 498 for shipping
U-Boat
Capsoil Doppiotempo 45mm DLC Green Rehaut New Watch
R38 841
+ R6 278 for shipping
U-Boat
Darkmoon 44mm Ref. 8697 Red Ipb Soleil Black Case Black Rubber Strap
R18 791
+ R1 239 for shipping
U-Boat
Darkmoon Green 44 Ss Soleil 44mm
R16 796
+ R1 869 for shipping
U-Boat
Italo Fontana SOMMERSO CERAMIC GREEN Ref. 9520 Silikonband 46 mm sofort verfügbar
R51 439
+ R4 178 for shipping
U-Boat
Darkmoon 40 Mm Bk Ip Bronze
Price on request
+ R3 149 for shipping
U-Boat
Sommerso DLC Orange Aluminium Bezel 46 mm Ref 9543 Limited Edition
R40 941
+ R3 968 for shipping
U-Boat Classico
40 mm - automatico - NEW 2023
R41 781
+ R1 470 for shipping
U-Boat
Darkmoon Pantera Quartz Blue Dial Men's Watch New 9180
R17 833
+ R1 898 for shipping
U-Boat
Darkmoon Black IP Bronze Ref.9304 Full Set Neu
R21 415
+ R10 498 for shipping
U-Boat U-1001
8038
R93 429
+ R1 869 for shipping
U-Boat
Darkmoon 44MM REF. 8700 BLUE IPB SOLEIL BLACK CASE BLACK RUBBER STRAP
R18 791
+ R1 239 for shipping
U-Boat
Sommerso Green Automatic NEW
R50 389
+ R1 869 for shipping

U-Boat: Oversized Retro Watches

U-Boat is one of the youngest companies in the watch industry; however, its roots stretch all the way back to 1942. Inspired by the military watches of the World War II era, these timepieces combine masculine retro charm with Italian chic.


Retro Design for the New Millennium

U-Boat watches each have their own personality yet are united by their hefty designs. Founded by Italo Fontana, this Italian luxury watch manufacturer crafts timepieces inspired by the watches Fontana's grandfather, Ilvo Fontana, designed for the Italian navy in 1942. Like their historical predecessors, U-Boat watches stand out with their clean, easy-to-read dials and robust cases.

One of the most unique details shared by many models is the prominent crown guard. It's actually a cap that screws down over the crown. A hinged bracket keeps the unscrewed cap attached to the case. Of course, this mechanism is itself rather imposing. However, these watches are still remarkably comfortable on the wrist since the crown is located on the left side of the case.

At 45 to 56 mm in diameter and 15 mm thick, U-Boat wristwatches are among the largest of their kind. In 2019, the manufacturer also introduced a series of 38-mm timepieces that are largely geared toward a female audience. Regardless of their size, U-Boat offers their different models in a wide range of materials. These include stainless steel, gold, titanium, and bronze, as well as less conventional materials like sterling silver, carbon, ceramic, and tungsten. Each watch features scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and is water-resistant to at least 100 m (10 bar, 328 ft), with the U-42 collection boasting 300 m (30 bar, 984 ft) of water resistance.

U-Boat produces their timepieces in Italy. However, they source both their quartz and automatic calibers from Swiss movement manufacturer ETA. While U-Boat modifies the calibers to their specifications, they generally forgo any additional decoration. These are tool watches, after all.

Reasons to Buy a U-Boat Watch

  • A model inspired by Italian military watches from the 1940s
  • Distinctive crown guard
  • Crown on the left-hand side
  • Makes its presence known (38 to 56 mm in diameter)
  • Reliable Swiss calibers from ETA

Prices at a Glance: U-Boat Watches

Model/Reference number Price (approx.) Feature(s)
Capsoil SS, 8110 1,300 USD Oil-filled case, quartz movement
Classico Sommerso, 9007/A 1,600 USD Diving bezel, 24-hour display
Classico 45 Chronograph, 2269 2,100 USD Chronograph, date
Thousands of Feet, 5327 2,200 USD Small seconds dial
Flightdeck CAS, 6117 2,500 USD Chronograph, date
Classico Doppiotempo, 9088 2,700 USD GMT, date, bronze case
U-42, 6157 3,500 USD Water-resistant to 300 m (984 ft), titanium case
Chimera Carbon/Titanium, 8057 5,500 USD Chronograph, date, carbon and titanium case
U-42 Unicum, 8088 5,900 USD Artificially aged, water-resistant to 300 m (984 ft), titanium case
Flightdeck 925, 7286 14,000 USD Chronograph, date, sterling silver, diamonds
Flightdeck 50 CA, 6248 22,500 USD Chronograph, date, yellow gold case

Oversized Tool Watches for Fashion-Forward Men

The U-Boat catalog can generally be split into two categories. On the one hand are the robust and masculine timepieces, and on the other you'll find collections with rather elegant designs.

The watches of the Chimera collection firmly belong to the first category. With cases measuring 15 mm in height and between 43 and 48 mm in diameter, their size alone is enough to demand attention. Then there's the design. Five clearly visible screws hold the bezel, main case, and case back together. U-Boat's characteristic crown cap and bracket mechanism further underscore this timepiece's impressive appearance. Thanks to their bronze cases, models like the Chimera 46 Bronze Sapphire ref. 8083 call to mind images of vintage diving helmets.

Those who prefer more modern designs should take a closer look at the refs. 8057 and 8065. U-Boat crafts these timepieces out of materials like carbon and tungsten, bringing the retro look into the 21st century.

When it comes to dials, the Chimera collection has it all – from the clean tool watch look to intricate skeletonization. Prices for three-hand Chimera watches fall between 4,200 and 6,700 USD. Chimera chronographs use a modified Valjoux 7750 movement and cost anywhere from 5,400 to 8,400 USD, depending on the model.

U-42: Not Your Average Diving Watch

If you're looking to make a statement with your diving watch, the U-Boat U-42 more than fits the bill. These timepieces measure a staggering 46 to 53 mm in diameter. In addition to simple three-hand watches and {lex-chronograph,chronographs}, you'll also find a model with a GMT display. The entire collection is united by its unconventional porthole design with a crown resembling the kind of lock used on ship windows. You can wind and set the watch by releasing the lever and flipping the crown up. The use of rivets as indices on the rotatable diving bezel completes the nautical look.

Each U-42 is made of lightweight yet robust titanium and comes with either a sand-blasted finish or a black coating. For something truly one of a kind, you should check out the U-42 Unicum editions. This model goes through an artificial aging process, meaning no two timepieces are the same.

You can purchase a three-hand U-42 for as little as 3,500 USD. Versions with a chronograph or GMT function cost between 4,000 and 4,300 USD. Unicum watches are the most expensive with prices starting around 5,800 USD.

Flightdeck and Thousands of Feet

The Flightdeck and Thousands of Feet collections are perfect for fans of pilot's watches. Their hands and dials are modeled after the instruments found in historical aircraft. With its rounded square case and four drilled holes, the Thousands of Feet looks like it was plucked straight off a dashboard. By comparison, the round Flightdeck pilot's chronograph feels downright classic. However, its large crown and bracketed cap mean there's no mistaking it for anything other than a U-Boat timepiece.

The Thousands of Feet is available in brushed stainless steel or with a black PVD coating and demands between 2,000 and 2,200 USD. The version with a black stainless steel case and 18-karat rose gold bezel is much rarer and, therefore, more expensive. This model requires an investment of about 10,800 USD.

The Flightdeck also comes in your choice of brushed or black stainless steel. The standard editions change hands for between 2,400 and 2,700 USD. U-Boat also offers a ceramic Flightdeck model, which costs a solid 3,700 USD. The top models bear the reference numbers 7286 and 6248. The 7286 is made of sterling silver – Italo Fontana's favorite material. Its surface features artificial cracks filled with tiny black diamonds. You can call one of these beautiful timepieces your own for about 14,000 USD. Then there's the ref. 6248 with its solid yellow gold case, crown, and crown guard. If you're interested in this model, be sure to have around 22,500 USD on hand.


U-Boat Watches for Formal Occasions

U-Boat has proven time and time again that large military-inspired designs and elegance are not mutually exclusive. The manufacturer produces several collections in this style, of which the Classico is the most comprehensive. Clean, easy-to-read dials define these timepieces. Large Arabic numerals at 4, 8, and 12 immediately catch the eye, while the other hours are marked using narrow line indices. Like their tool watch brethren, each Classico model features an oversized crown with a hinged bracket.

The Classico collection contains everything from simple three-hand watches like the ref. 8105 and chronographs like the ref. 8077 to sportier editions like the ref. 9099 with a second time zone and a bidirectional 12-hour bezel. In terms of case material, you can choose from stainless steel, bronze, titanium, or tungsten.

Classico prices vary by model and functionality and range from 1,800 to 2,900 USD.

Filled With Oil: The Capsoil

The Capsoil collection is unlike any other in U-Boat's portfolio. While they share the same basic dial design as the Classico, these watches feel much more delicate than their sister models. This is largely due to their lack of a bezel. Instead, the highly domed sapphire crystal seamlessly transitions into the stainless steel case, and the dial stretches the watch's full width. By filling the watch with oil, U-Boat heightens the effect of this already unorthodox design and its intense matte black dial. A single air bubble both balances the pressure within the watch and adds even more depth to the dial.

Like every U-Boat watch, the crown is located on the left-hand side. However, in this instance, U-Boat's designers have forgone the large crown and cap in favor of a nearly imperceptible flat crown. As a result, this timepiece feels especially refined and almost like a dress watch despite its 45-mm case.

The Capsoil is one of a handful of U-Boat watches with a quartz movement. You can view the movement at work through the sapphire crystal case back. There are both three-hand and chronograph models available in either brushed stainless steel or with a black DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating. Three-hand timepieces sell for between 1,300 and 1,500 USD, while chronographs cost slightly more at 1,400 to 1,700 USD.


U-Boat: A Young Company With Deep Roots

According to company legend, Italo Fontana founded U-Boat in 2000 after discovering sketches and drafts for robust wristwatches left behind by his grandfather, Ilvo Fontana. The Italian navy had commissioned Ilvo to design the watches in 1942; however, they never reached production.

Italo, himself a successful designer for the family's fashion line, was so fascinated by his grandfather's designs that he decided to make those decades-old dreams a reality. However, after establishing his new company, it would take seven years before U-Boat was able to present their first complete timepiece. Brand developer and creator Mounir Moufarrige helped Fontana's budding business make a name for itself. Moufarrige had previously guided the development of other major brands like Alfred Dunhill, Montblanc, Chloé, and Panerai.

Today, U-Boat's unconventional creations enjoy widespread popularity, including among the Hollywood elite. Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Cruise, and Bar Rafaeli are all frequent U-Boat wearers. The music industry also has plenty of U-Boat fans, among them James Blunt, Kiss legend Paul Stanley, and Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann.