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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

U-BOAT – SOMMERSO Profondo 10.000 mt. Titanium Edition

  

U-BOATSOMMERSO Profondo 10.000 mt. Ref. 3600 Titanium 46MM Automatic Edition - 2025
 
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WITH PROFONDO”, 
U-BOAT DIVES TO TEN THOUSAND METERS

The depth of the abyss on your wrist: U-BOAT unveils Profondo, an extreme diver in titanium featuring an imposing 46 mm case, a thickness of 27 mm, and a steampunk-style aged dial that evokes submerged worlds and mechanical atmospheres from a bygone era. Ready to challenge oceanic depths – and beyond – in an exclusive limited edition of only 100 pieces.

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Pushing boundaries without limits has always been the philosophy of Italo Fontana, designer and founder of U-BOAT, who signs a timepiece engineered to withstand extreme pressure: up to 1,000 atmospheres.


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Capable of reaching depths of 10,000 meters, Profondo stands out for its bold, rugged design: a 46 mm matte titanium case with a thickness of 27 mm and a domed sapphire crystal measuring 9.7 mm thick, ensuring maximum water resistance in the harshest conditions.

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A unidirectional rotating bezel – a must for any professional diver – is also made of titanium. 
 
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The metal, chosen for its strength and lightness, is engraved with technical markings, while the knurled edge provides optimal grip, even with gloves or in high-pressure environments.

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On the right side of the case at 3 o’clock, an automatic helium release valve protects the watch from pressure variations, while on the left, a screw-down crown protected by protruding guards allows for secure time adjustment.
 
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The three-level metal dial, magnified by the curvature of the sapphire crystal, features a deliberately aged finish obtained through a manual oxidation process. 

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Frontispiece of 1871 edition (wikipedia.org)

 The result is different every time: each dial boasts unique textures and shades, making every Profondo truly one of a kind – as if salvaged from a sunken wreck. A direct homage to the world of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

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Swiss precision and impeccable legibility: the Sellita SW200 powers the metal hands, illuminated by beige Super-LumiNova—just like the indices and numerals on the dial—ensuring they shine even in the darkest depths.

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On the caseback, laser engravings and the patented Locking Ring System ensure total impermeability. The knurling mirrors that of the bezel, completing the cohesive and functional design.

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Finishing the piece is a hand-crafted Tuscan leather strap with a double-prong titanium buckle. An additional titanium bracelet is also included.

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Profondo is more than a watch: it’s a mechanical creation with an exploratory spirit, a powerful and commanding presence forged from raw material and sea. 

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Ready to accompany you from minus 10,000 meters and beyond, in a strictly limited edition of 100 pieces. 

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: SOMMERSO 

Model: PROFONDO 10.000 mt. Ref. 3600 Titanium 46MM Edition
 
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 REF. 3600 

Ready to reach the deepest extremes? Made of titanium and featuring a futuristic design, Profondo is tested to withstand the pressure of 1,000 atmospheres. Produced in a limited edition of only 100 pieces, it boasts a 27mm-thick case with a 9.7mm domed sapphire crystal and a helium release valve positioned at 3 o’clock.

MOVEMENT
Swiss automatic mechanical SW 200 Sellita
Mechanical automatic with technical modifications based on U-BOAT specifications.
Frequency 28,800 alternations/hour (4Hz).
Power reserve 41 hours. 26 jewels. 
Skeletonized and customized metal rotor.
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, seconds, Unidirectional titanium bezel with metal markers screw-down crown
CASE 
Titanium Automatic helium valve at 3 o’clock. 
Diameter: 46 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment: 9.7 thick
Screw-down crown 
Helium valve at 3 o' clock
CASEBACK Laser engraving Greek god of the sea Poseidon
Titanium with Locking Ring System closure.
CRYSTAL  Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, 9.7mm thick.
WATER RESISTANCE 10.000 mt, 1000 ATM.
DIAL
Three-layer metal dial with agedfinish. 
Metal indices and numeralstreated with beige Super-LumiNova.
each Profondo possesses its own identity thanks to treatment with carefully selected oxidizing acids
STRAP
Handcrafted leather strap, made in Tuscany by skilled artisans with a meticulous selection of leathers and materials, ensuring an entirely Italian craftsmanship.
Waxed cotton stitching.
Width: 22/22 mm. Strap: ref.  2142  
Titanium double tongue buckle 22mm
Buckle: ref. 2141
In the box, an extra titanium bracelet.

🔰Edition - ✅Only ❱❱❱ 100 pieces

🔴Price  USD 4.450 $ / € 4.350 💰

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PR DEPARTMENT Gianfilippo Versari 751H
Gragnano, Capannori - 55010 Lucca - Italy

 press@u-­boatwatch.com - Mob. +39 338 9510499
SALES DEPARTMENT
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

U-BOAT – 2525 CHIMERA 25° 46MM 25th Anniversary Edition

  

U-BOATCHIMERA 2525 CHIMERA 25° Damascus Steel & Gold 46MM Chronograph 25th Anniversary Edition 2025
 
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A limited edition watch to celebrate 25 years of boldness, identity, and an uncompromising vision of watchmaking, a pride of "Made in Tuscany" and the creativity, heart, and passion of Italo Fontana.
It seems like just a blink of an eye since, 

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in 2000, a young and passionate Italo Fontana decided to embark on this new adventure, drawing inspiration from a barely sketched project by his grandfather Ilvo.

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Since then, U-BOAT has always challenged conventions, launching watch collections with an iconic design, against trends and fashions, and initially with oversized dimensions, even surprising the public at the Baselworld fair with a 65mm diameter wristwatch, the largest ever made at the time.

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25 years of success have marked the growth and journey of U-BOAT, now synonymous with innovation, tradition, and Tuscan craftsmanship, but above all, an expression of the mind and heart of its founder, Italo Fontana.

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To celebrate this important milestone, the brand is launching a limited edition of only 25 pieces of one of the most iconic and recognizable watch designs that has undoubtedly marked the brand's history in the hearts of enthusiasts: the Chimera.

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The 46mm 316L stainless steel case houses a spectacular Damascus steel bezel, characterized by fascinating veins and aesthetic variations. 

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The design is enhanced by five 18-carat yellow gold tension screws that secure the bezel to the case back, emphasizing the attention to detail and refinement of the watch.

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Beneath the anti-reflective sapphire-coated mineral glass, the black metal dial is divided into two sections: the upper part features a "carres" pattern, while the lower section, in brushed metal with a gold finish, hosts the hour, minute, and second hands, also in brushed metal.

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An additional sub-dial, with a yellow gold border, frames the 25th-anniversary commemorative logo, while a plaque positioned at six o'clock celebrates this milestone. A curved date window, located in the upper left, indicates the day's date.

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On the left side of the case, at ten o'clock, stands the iconic patented button for easy crown extraction, made of 18-carat yellow gold and knurled for a secure grip. On the opposite side, a plaque with the serial number distinguishes the watch's reference and the ordinal number of the limited edition.

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The steel case back features a central mineral glass section, engraved with the 25th-anniversary logo. In addition to the five gold tension screws, the case back is secured with four additional screws that ensure water resistance up to 100 meters, protecting the Swiss automatic mechanical movement ETA 2824 Top Soigne, modified according to U-BOAT specifications.

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The customized rotor, made of brass and tungsten, showcases an elegant perlage finish and a rhodium-plated treatment. The strap with a pin buckle is made of selected ostrich leather, crafted in Tuscany by expert artisans.

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With a total of over 13 grams of gold distributed among buttons, side plaque, tension screws, and dial, the Chimera 25° is a tribute to U-BOAT's successful history. 

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A celebratory watch that blows out 25 candles but looks to the future with the same determination and innovative spirit that have made the brand a key player in the world of watchmaking.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: CHIMERA 

Model: CHIMERA 46MM 2525 CHIMERA 25° 25th Anniversary 
 
REF. 2525 

A limited edition watch to celebrate 25 years of boldness, identity, and an uncompromising vision of watchmaking, a pride of "Made in Tuscany" and the creativity, heart, and passion of Italo Fontana and a design that has undoubtedly marked the brand's history:the Chimera.

MOVEMENT
Swiss automatic mechanical ETA 2824 Top Soigné, elaborated and modified according to U-BOAT specifications.
Frequency 28,800 alternations/hour (4Hz).
Power reserve 38 hours. 25 jewels.
U-BOAT rotor in brass and tungsten, perlage processing and rhodium-plated.
Screwed bridges.
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, seconds, date display, 24-hour indicator.
Patented crown extraction lever positioned at 10 o’clock (Crown Release System) in 18K yellow gold (3.05g).
CASE
Made of AISI 316L stainless steel. Damascus steel bezel.
The closure between the bezel and the case back is secured by external tie rods attached to the case back.
Special tie rod screws in 18K yellow gold (1.62g x1). 

Large screw-down crown guard for maximum water resistance.
Diameter: 46mm.
18K Yellow Gold Plate (1.90g) fixed on the case side, engraved with the serial number.

CASEBACK Closed with 5 screws screwed to the bezel with smoked mineral glass opening for movement view.
CRYSTAL  High quality optical sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment.
WATER RESISTANCE  100 mt, 10 ATM.
DIAL
Two-layer construction. Upper metal layer with a "carrès" pattern, black lacquered.
Numbers, indices, and indicator laser-cut. Lower metal layer brushed with a gold finish.
Hour and minute hands brushed, metal-painted, and laser-cut.
Seconds hand and 24-hour indicator brushed and painted metal. 

25th Anniversary Plate in 18K Yellow Gold, (0.18g).
STRAP
Selected and handcrafted ostrich leather.
Made in Tuscany by expert craftsmen, with careful selection of leathers and materials and entirely Italian processing.
Waxed cotton stitching.
Width: 22/22 mm. Strap: ref. 2143/Z.
Steel tongue buckle.
Buckle: ref. 9976.18K yellow gold, totaling 13.25g.

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🔰Edition - ✅of Only ❱❱❱ 25 pieces

🔴Price  USD 12.500 $ / € 12.000 💰

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PR DEPARTMENT Gianfilippo Versari
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SALES DEPARTMENT
sales@u-boatwatch.com - Tel + 39 0583 469288
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

U-BOAT – CLASSICO 45MM Titanium TUNGSTEN Edition

  

U-BOATCLASSICO 45MM Titanium TUNGSTEN Chronograph Edition Collection 2025
 
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THE U-BOAT CLASSICO CHRONO STRIKES AGAIN

 Titanium, tungsten, and a “waffle” dial. New lines and angles, eternally Classico

An iconic design from the Lucca-based maison is reinterpreted in its chronograph version, featuring a titanium case, tungsten bezel, and a new "waffle" patterned dial available in three shades with an extraordinary hypnotic effect.

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Titanium, a robust metal known for its high strength and exceptional lightness, is used in its Grade 2 version, combined with the indestructibility of tungsten to breathe new life into the timeless, clean lines of the watch designs by Italo Fontana.

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Three versions with a 45 mm case feature a high-quality sapphire crystal protecting a three-level dial. The top layer showcases an attractive waffle pattern in black, grey, or blue, framed by a matte tungsten bezel that makes the watch virtually scratch-proof.

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Indestructibility and lightness harmonize with the matte finish of the case and bezel, giving the new chronographs a certain sobriety and classicism, elevated by the elegance and originality of the new patterned dials.

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The intriguing dial motif is interrupted by three sub-dials for the chronograph function, plus an additional 24-hour counter with a red hand. These counters are designed in contrasting colors: black for the grey and blue versions, and grey for the black-dial version.

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Produced in limited, numbered editions of just 299 pieces per color, the signature oversized crown of all U-BOAT watches is positioned on the left side of the case. It features a trademark large crown cover secured to the case with a protective latch.

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Accompanying this is a patented discreet pusher for easy crown extraction (located at 8:30) and two additional pushers for chronograph activation and reset, positioned at 8:00 and 10:00 respectively.

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The case back, precision-sealed with seven screws, ensures water resistance up to 100 meters and offers a captivating view of the Swiss Sellita SW500 movement and its personalized rotor through a sapphire crystal window laser-cut in the shape of a U.

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Completing the range of new chronographs is a strap with a titanium buckle, crafted in Alcantara rubber with a leather lining.

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With the three new Classico Chrono 45mm models, U-BOAT reaffirms the Classico model’s status as a leading chronograph watch and an enduring icon of elegance and timeless design.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: CLASSICO

Model: CLASSICO 45MM Titanium TUNGSTENO Chrono
 
REF. 3004 - BLACK
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REF. 3002 - GRAY
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REF. 3003 - BLUE
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MOVEMENT
Mechanical automatic chronograph movement with technical modifications to U-BOAT specifications. Frequency 28,800 vibrations/hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve 62 hours. 25 jewels.
Skeletonized rotor. SW 500 Sellita.
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph function, date, 24-hour indicator, crown cover.
CASE
Titanium. Matt tungsten bezel.
Crown extraction lever at 8:30. 45 mm diameter.
CASE BACK  Titanium. Closed with 7 screws. 
U-shaped opening with sapphire crystal movement view.
CRYSTAL  sapphire with anti-reflective treatment.
WATER RESISTANCE  100 mt, 10 ATM.
DIAL
Three-level black metal, blue metal, gray metal with upper with "waffle" pattern. 
Indexes in low relief and numbers in high relief treated with superluminova.
Metal hands painted with gray superluminova treatment. 24-hour hand in red.
STRAP
In Alcantara rubber with leather lining.
Handcrafted in Tuscany by skilled artisans, with a meticulous selection of leathers and materials and entirely Italian workmanship.
Stitched with waxed cotton.
Width: 22/20 mm. Strap: ref. 3993/22/20/Z.
Titanium tongue buckle.
Buckle: ref. 5459/screw 20 mm.

 🔰Edition - ✅of Only ❱❱❱ 299 pieces

🔴Price  USD 5.700 $ / € 5.650 💰

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PR DEPARTMENT Gianfilippo Versari
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

U-BOAT – 9600 DARKMOON 44,8 mm UNICO

 
U-BOAT9600 DARKMOON Vintage UNICO 44MM Bronze PVD Steel - 2024

UNIQUE BY NAME, UNIQUE BY DNA!

The Darkmoon collection by U-BOAT is enriched with a new specimen that has made its uniqueness its own name. A watch that seems to emerge from the depths of the sea, from unexplored abysses, from places forgotten over time.

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Always fascinated by vintage objects, with a story to tell and shaped by time, Italo Fontana, designer of U-BOAT, decides to apply this passion of his to the Darkmoon collection, creating a one-of-a-kind 44mm watch: Unico!

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A bridge between the past and the future, a numbered edition watch that plays with modernity and the stylistic elements of the past. A highly individual creation, a testament to craftsmanship and "handmade," since each piece will always be different from the others.

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Characterized by a bronze PVD steel case, Unico has received a special manual treatment with various overlapped acids, in order to create an oxidized and antiqued effect that also involved the dial under the high-quality anti-reflective domed sapphire glass.

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The case is then completely filled with an oil bath, according to the innovative Oil Immersion concept, combined with the compensating bubble and the also domed dial, with black numbers and indices, amplifying the three-dimensional visual effect on the latter and the imperfections, always different, given by oxidation and which make each watch "one of a kind."

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On the back of the case, the innovative locking system (Locking Ring System) allows for the rapid replacement of the battery of the Swiss movement Ronda 712.3, lubricated in an oil bath, and a QR code that allows the user to access an exclusive digital experience in the U-BOAT universe.

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Waterproof up to a depth of 50 meters, Unico completes its vintage look with a cognac-colored strap, handcrafted in Tuscany by expert artisans, in aged leather with natural processes and with a buckle, in harmony with the case, in steel with aged bronze PVD treatment.

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 Model:  9600 DARKMOON Vintage 44MM

Unique by Name, Unique by DNA! The numbered edition Darkmoon watch, “Unico”, skillfully blends modernity with past styles.
Highly individual creation and pride of craftsmanship and 'hand-made' work, each Unico possesses its own identity thanks to treatment with carefully selected oxidizing acids.

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  • Ref: 9600 DARKMOON 44 UNICO 
MOVEMENT
Swiss precision quartz movement Ronda 712.3, lubricated in oil bath.
Diameter Total  26.00 mm  / 11½'''
Height  2.50 mm
Instantaneous rate     -10/ +20 sec/month
Battery voltage     1.5 V
2 hands

FUNCTIONS
hours, minutes, screw-down crown.
CASE
Made of AISI 316L steel with aged bronze PVD treatment, completely filled with a special oil that enhances the dial, creating the illusion of absence of glass, with a more intense color effect and greater readability.
Visible air bubble on the dial to compensate for temperature variations.
Distinctive crown protector on the left. 44,80 mm diameter.
CASEBACK
Innovative locking system (Locking Ring System) with quick battery replacement. 
Laser-engraved serial number and QR code. 
Scanning the QR code grants access to an exclusive digital experience.
DIAL
Domed, painted metal with aged finish. Indexes and numbers treated with black superluminova. 
Hands painted metal with black superluminova.
WATER RESISTANCE: 50 mt, 5 ATM.
STRAP
laser-cut aged leather with natural process, cognac color.
Handmade in Tuscany by expert craftsmen, with careful selection of leathers and materials and entirely Italian processing.
Waxed cotton stitching. Width: 22/20 mm.
Ref. 9384/Z.
AISI 316L
steel buckle with aged bronze PVD treatment.
Buckle: ref. 9598.

🔴Price  USD 1.450 $ / € 1.500 💰

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