Opinions about U-Boat..

[Shade]

Hi all, I've seen a few watches from the U Boat store here in my country. I own a few Panerais, and the U-boat gives a different look for a big watch. The design is clean and simple.

However, I forgot to check out if the numbers are lumed, do they glow? Also.. When I turned the watch to look at its movement, sorry to say, but it doesn't look like an expensive watch's movement. I can't see anything special, not decorated, etc. It just doesn't look as nice (the mobement) as panerais.

So I'm asking for a second (or third or fourth) opinion here, as I may lack knowledge regarding this brand and watch.

Oh the one I'm interested in is the Classico 45 cas 2 chrono-date, with cream coloured dial with caramel calf strap.

Thanks!

[Zirotti]

I like them a lot. Very different. I wish I could pull off some of their 50 and 55mm designs, but I can't.

I do want a nice 43mm Flightdeck though. This would be fun as hell to wear out and about.

[Shade]

The 50/55mm designs are way too large for me. 45 is the most I'll go.. However, do you have any opinions regarding their movement, material used, etc?

[alphamale2012]

Here's mine. It was my 1st major purchase for a watch. Its a 50mm and I've had it for 2 years and havent had any problems with it. They seem solid. I dont know much about the movement so cant comment on that.

[Shade]

Thanks Alphamale, I suppose that's the "FLIGHTDECK" version? And is that a custom strap or the strap came with it originally?

[alphamale2012]

Yes its a 50mm flightdeck. The strap is custom as I have a panerai also which takes the same size 24mm strap. So I tend to play around with the straps I have.

[wegeman76]

I like the 45mm left hook but they use mineral crystal
i scratched mine the first week