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Shade · 15 February 2010, 10:30 AM

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 · 15 February 2010, 10:53 AM

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 · 15 February 2010, 11:15 AM

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 · 16 February 2010, 05:34 AM

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 · 16 February 2010, 11:04 AM

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

alphamale2012 · 17 February 2010, 02:23 AM

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 · 17 February 2010, 02:27 AM

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

15 February 2010, 10:30 AM	#1
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Opinions about U-Boat.. 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!

16 February 2010, 05:34 AM	#4
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	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. Attached Images

15 February 2010, 10:53 AM	#2
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	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.

15 February 2010, 11:15 AM	#3
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	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?

16 February 2010, 11:04 AM	#5
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Thanks Alphamale, I suppose that's the "FLIGHTDECK" version? And is that a custom strap or the strap came with it originally?

17 February 2010, 02:23 AM	#6
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	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.

17 February 2010, 02:27 AM	#7
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	I like the 45mm left hook but they use mineral crystal i scratched mine the first week

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