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SirLoki · 14 April 2009, 08:28 AM

Well i knew it would only be a matter of time but i finally decided on pulling the trigger on a 45-AS1.

and for those who might be familiar with U-Boat:

I am not truely familiar yet with all the variances but the one i picked up has only "U-BOAT" on the top of the dial with a small Italo Fontana and under the ruby jewel it says Made in Italy. Can anyone shed some light on this? im not questioning the authenticity at all since it was purchased from an AD but just curious because i see some with "IFO", "Left hook" etc.... the kicker i liked is it serial #0006, i thought that was cool. Heres a crappy iphone pic for now until i get home and take a real shot but so far im liking it and the dial and big numbers are refreshing.

hflee55 · 14 April 2009, 11:00 AM

congrats!

JJ Irani · 14 April 2009, 11:20 AM

WOW!! A watch with an attached whisky flask to boot!!

Wear it in good health, buddy!!

SirLoki · 14 April 2009, 11:24 AM

heres the quick shots with my digi cam, ill do a mini photoshoot later when i charge up my flash batteries

thanks for the compliments guys, heres comparison shots with my deep sea.

SirLoki · 15 April 2009, 12:01 PM

and a couple of closeup of the dial and backside

havent taken the piece off since, loving the feel and i love swapping bands.

sorry for the finger print, got too excited to take the picture haha

i am definitely impressed with the quality and feel, a bit bigger then the deep sea in diameter being 45mm but the weight is about the same as my gmtiic. i love the big dial and numbers, makes it easier on the eyes.

Mike B · 15 April 2009, 02:38 PM

Wow, that is a HUGE watch ! Very nice though

iwantagmt · 16 April 2009, 04:31 AM

there's a word I'm looking for...BALLINNN!!

I love it! I think you are the first person to make the Deep Sea look small!

BondandBigM · 16 April 2009, 05:09 AM

Nice choice, they seem a bit more popular now they have some smaller diameters in their line up there have been several variations of what is on the dial over the years as well as the position of the engraved LE numbering. Mine is an older 53mm quartz and the number is engraved on the case back, some have it engraved on the side as well.

B.

B Square · 16 April 2009, 05:13 AM

[QUOTE=JJ Irani;1107783]WOW!! A watch with an attached whisky flask to boot!!

beemreatr · 20 April 2009, 02:45 PM

Your read the serial number wrong, its #9000. J/k
I love the lefty crown, very nice pick!

Tony-GB · 20 April 2009, 10:51 PM

Excellent watch. For it's size, very very comfy.

As far as I know, the jewel is for the auto models. I don't think it's on the quartz models. The quartz ones also have a different second hand. It's pointed at the end.

SirLoki · 21 April 2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Excellent watch. For it's size, very very comfy.

As far as I know, the jewel is for the auto models. I don't think it's on the quartz models. The quartz ones also have a different second hand. It's pointed at the end.

interesting so is mine the newest variant? i notice the dial on yours and case back is different.... i love the piece too its extremely comfortable!! but im just curious about all the variants since there really isnt any resources on the net yet.

CharlieG · 21 April 2009, 10:42 AM

That watch is huge and looks fantastic

How does it wear?

Guz · 21 April 2009, 10:19 PM

That ain't a watch ...it's a clock

Good health to enjoy sir

SirLoki · 24 April 2009, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieG

That watch is huge and looks fantastic

How does it wear?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guz

That ain't a watch ...it's a clock

Good health to enjoy sir

haha thanks!! its truely a great piece, been wearing it for 2 weeks now and though there are some things i can point out that are just not up to par with my rolex pieces for the most part if your looking for a beater / every single day piece i would definitely recommend it.

alphamale2012 · 26 April 2009, 03:53 AM

viva la u-boat, wear it in gd health

14 April 2009, 11:20 AM	#3
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Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Excellent watch. For it's size, very very comfy. As far as I know, the jewel is for the auto models. I don't think it's on the quartz models. The quartz ones also have a different second hand. It's pointed at the end. Attached Images __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

14 April 2009, 11:00 AM	#2
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	congrats!

15 April 2009, 02:38 PM	#6
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Wow, that is a HUGE watch ! Very nice though

16 April 2009, 04:31 AM	#7
iwantagmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indy: GO COLTS!!! Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 337	there's a word I'm looking for...BALLINNN!! I love it! I think you are the first person to make the Deep Sea look small!

16 April 2009, 05:09 AM	#8
BondandBigM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vauxhall Cross Posts: 330	Nice choice, they seem a bit more popular now they have some smaller diameters in their line up there have been several variations of what is on the dial over the years as well as the position of the engraved LE numbering. Mine is an older 53mm quartz and the number is engraved on the case back, some have it engraved on the side as well. B.

16 April 2009, 05:13 AM	#9
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20 April 2009, 02:45 PM	#10
beemreatr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: florida Posts: 35	Your read the serial number wrong, its #9000. J/k I love the lefty crown, very nice pick!

21 April 2009, 10:42 AM	#13
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	That watch is huge and looks fantastic How does it wear?

21 April 2009, 10:19 PM	#14
Guz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ulster Watch: Enzo Mechana EMV01 Posts: 101	That ain't a watch ...it's a clock Good health to enjoy sir

26 April 2009, 03:53 AM	#16
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	viva la u-boat, wear it in gd health

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