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U-Boat Watches: Born of Italy

The range of U-Boat watches offer a unique style porsche design replica watches of watches for men and women which combine an air of classicity as well as a sporty, casual image. This makes U-Boat watches perfect for formal as well as casual wear and can appeal to a large section of the population, from college going young adults to working professionals.
So how did the U-Boat watches company come to be formed? tissot replica It all started when the Italian Government commissioned the making of a watch for the Navy which could be easily read in rough weather conditions as well as in dim or low light surroundings. However, though the Government in 1942 sanctioned the designing of such a watch by Ilyo Fontana, but due to no sanction which came through for its production, the initial design remained in theory for many years.
Italo Fontana, grand son of Ilyo, had great interest towards tissot replica creativity and design in fashion, lifestyle products and it was he who took up the initial idea of his grand father and decided to develop the watch design in 2000 which came to be known as U-Boat watches.
The different collections of U-Boat watches
There are various collections in this range – the special edition, 18k gold, the Classico, the Flightdeck and the Sterling Silver collections.
Limited edition range
In the limited edition collection, if you look at the U-51 Chrono watch, you will find that the chronograph is automatic and mechanized with date display. There are 25 jewels embedded as well as rhodium plated screws. The case is of stainless steel, the bezel as well as the back of the case are fitted together to ensure water proofing. With superluminova technology one can be assured to read the time in absolute darkness as well. With 50 m of water resistance and strap made of rubber and alligator inset, this limited edition watch amongst the special edition collection is a great collector’s buy.
18k gold range
Amongst the U-Boat watches 18k gold collection, the Gold 53CA 18K is one amongst the many precious stone and metal embedded watches in this collection. This particular watch has a case which is made of solid 18k gold with satin finishing. The hook and push buttons are also in 18k gold and so is one of the superimposed dials. The strap is made of alligator leather to add the ultimate touch to this gold collection of U-Boat watches.
Flightdeck design
The most popular watch amongst the other collections is the Flightdeck design. These watches have similar features as with the other watches – superluminova technology on the dial and watch hands, the case made of stainless steel, the crystal made of sapphire and the strap made of calfskin leather.
Thus, for those who love adventure and style, U-Boat watches are a must for their collection.
 

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