We've heard from U-Boat about some new limited edition models, and we're getting the news right to you. First, we have the Golden Crown Arrows. It's a large watch, measuring 51mm in diameter and 19.6mm thick, with an oversized crown guard and pushers.replica U-BOAT DIVE Watches
In addition to this, you also get a custom automatic chronograph movement with a 44-hour power reserve and date function. The watch is limited and is presented in "rich black and gold" in their words.
Another watch they brought was the Classico Titanium IPB Chronograph, 300 pieces. Although the watch is smaller relative to the Golden Arrow, it is still 53mm in diameter and 16.6mm thick. Where the Golden Arrow is gorgeous, Classico has opted for a more stealthy model, wrapping its titanium case in a vacuum-deposited IP coating. The watch is also equipped with a Swiss automatic ETA caliber Valjoux 7750 movement that provides a 44-hour power reserve.
I'm pretty sure about both watches. While I wouldn't turn down anyone handed me, some elements of them seemed overkill. Don't get me wrong - I'm all for a plus size watch, these seem too big for everyday wear. I don't think there are many shirt cuffs that can go underneath! Of course, the styling is unique - if you like, they have plenty of other models, as well as variants of those models, that you can peruse.replica men watches
U-Boat's Flightdeck ceramic bezel features a full carbon fiber dial and stainless steel case.
U-boat Flightdeck ceramic bezel - footage from Baselworld 2010
One of the U-Boat watch concepts where carbon fiber plays an important role is the Flightdeck bezel collection. These variants of the Flightdeck chronograph feature bezels made of various materials. Titanium and gold were among the first materials used. At this year's Baselworld, I got my hands on the latest variant - the Flightdeck ceramic bezel, which has a dial completely wrapped in carbon fiber.
The reason carbon fiber works so well on the U-Boat Flightdeck ceramic bezel is that its case is all black. The stainless steel case is PVD coated, and as the name suggests, the bezel is made of black ceramic. While it may sound like a remnant of old-fashioned pottery-making techniques, the substance has made its way into the modern age and spans high-tech industries such as aviation and bulletproofing. In addition to many uses, ceramics have been fully adapted and popularized for use in watches in recent years. Its use has many advantages. It's lightweight and scratch-resistant—it's harder than stainless steel, and often more than sapphire—and it's always colored, meaning any damage won't reveal a different color underneath. All of these features are especially useful for baffles that are the first to suffer abuse. Its hardness also speaks to the material's affinity for fine finishes.Jacob and Co. Astronomia replica
Beneath a thick sapphire crystal protected by a ceramic bezel is our carbon fiber dial. Thick hand white luminous paint contrasts with the glossy carbon fiber background. The hour markers are finished in a more subtle grey paint that appears to float on the polymer above the carbon fiber. An embossed auxiliary dial displays the seconds of the chronograph and time. Like the sleek ceramic bezel, carbon fiber adds high-tech elegance to this impressive timepiece.
The rest of the case comes directly from the Flightdeck playbook. It's 50mm in diameter and comes with a cap that screws into the left - like the U-Boat watch - and protects the already solid crown. As if the sheer size of the case wasn't enough, this humble crown cover adds an undeniable weight to the case, but its placement on the left side makes the Flighdeck chrono surprisingly comfortable. The size of these watches is undeniable; often intimidating to those not used to larger watches. However, in my experience, it is most often responsible for converting those who are skeptical of large timepieces to U-Boats' models.
With the exception of Swiss mechanical movements, U-boat watches are all made in Italy. As an Italian company, it's no surprise to find that the design and manufacture of their leather straps are taken very seriously. Like Italian shoes, belts, and jackets, U-boat bands are sweet, luxurious, and often expensive. Exquisite alligator leather lined with soft calfskin and rubber protective frame, all hand-assembled in the area around Florence, where the company is based.
The U-Boat Ceramic Bezel Flight Deck Chronograph is solid, sturdy, and bold—everything that shows the brand leaning toward an instrument-like style. On the other hand, the sleek black ceramic bezel and carbon fiber dial give this watch a high-tech elegance that is suitable for all elegant outings and dress codes.replica luxury watches