|| School Me on: U - Boats! ||

**KandyRedCoi** · 11-12-2009, 02:25 AM

checked out their site and a few pieces jumped out at me

:::: U-BOAT OFFICIAL WEBSITE ::::

so, any info you watch experts can share would be greatly appreciated.

flightdeck mb

Thanks In Advanced L4P watch addicts!!!

**tblackj** · 11-12-2009, 02:33 AM

I know this...

I have one for sale in the Marketplace!

**Sikklightning** · 11-12-2009, 02:34 AM

I really like this piece Coi!

**KandyRedCoi** · 11-12-2009, 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by tblackj

I know this...

I have one for sale in the Marketplace!

saw it bro, im not ready for a square piece just yet. thanx for the heads up!

**saintv90** · 11-12-2009, 04:06 PM

It's named after a sub that was used in WWI but really was recognized in WWII as a fighter on the Nazi side.

I mean if you read into stuff like that. U-boat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Otherwise it's just a cool watch.

**BluE46** · 11-22-2009, 08:05 PM

Make sure you try them on first. They are... BIG

50,53,55mm

They just started making 44mm

Older models have less tooling and detailing and use the MIYOTA quartz + mineral glass

New ones use ETA movements and sapphire glass and have better fit/finish

The 53/55mm use 24mm straps so you can use all your PAM straps. I think the 50mm might as well

Italo Fontana is the guy that is making Welder watches too. Welder gen 1 layout and U-boat gen 1 are very similar

Its a fun watch for casual sporty wear. Doesn't really go well with dressy clothes

I think thats all the important info you need!

**blairtolar** · 12-01-2009, 01:36 AM

Owned one; sold it and took a bath on it. May fall into the "fad" category, but it was a fun a watch. I had the 45 mm Classico. Very clean look, but wore bigger than 45 mm. Got lots of compliments as it is noticeable. Exhibition back, but strap was 22 mm; kinda small for a watch that size.

Interesting historical perspective. It was a watch design that competed with Panerai at some point in time to provide watches to the Italian Navy; as we all know, Panerai won. U Boat lost. Approx 10 years ago, a descendent of the designer found pictures of the proposed model and decided to make the watch. Although I feel they have no similarities in terms of looks, quality, or following as Panerai, its an interesting point of history.

**KandyRedCoi** · 12-01-2009, 02:03 AM

thanx for the input, seems like a fun watch depending on price point

**Hotrod-doc** · 12-04-2009, 01:29 AM

they can be had at pretty reasonable prices, my brother-in-law has two of them. I believe he paid 1100 for one and 1400 for the other. Both are similar to the one u posted. Good luck hunting!

**KandyRedCoi** · 12-04-2009, 07:01 AM

thanx doc

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