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rexsub · 13 June 2010, 12:42 PM

(Disclaimer - not a Panerai watch but I think it appeals to Pam enthusiasts so I posted it in the PAM DIscussion section)

I have a 312 PAM and a GMTIIC Two Tone. Have had many Omegas and Tags... Have to say that the styling on the U-BOATs have always appealed to me so I broke down and bought one. Few pics below:

OVERALL COMMENTS on U-BOAT Carbonio AB4 45mm:
+1 Excellent craftsmanship and detail
+1 Raised Crystal
+1 See through back (eventhough all you are seeing is a std ETA 2824)
+1 Destro for lefties (me!). Destro is watchspeak for Lefthook
+1 PVD black w Carbon face has me staring at this thing for hours.
+1 More compliments daily than my Panerai which is nuts since I could buy 3 U-BOATS for my PAM
+1 Box and Presentation is First Class and includes slots for 2 extra straps
+1 Silicone strap is very comfortable and bulletproof
+1 The 45mm size is chunky but still fits under my cuff. 53mm was just too big for daily wear
+1 Don't see too many of these yet around Toronto
+1 Styling rocks with Carbon Fiber

-1 45mm watch w 20mm band...eh hem?? Took me a while to get used to versus the PAM and I am OK now. Having a custom thick leather strap made for this one
-1 Clasp is OK but does not compare to Omega, Rolex, PAM, Oris etc.
-1 The ETA 2824 movement is found in watches ranging from $200 to $5000. No exclusivity, not a certified chronometer.. but a workhorse
-1 From the factory, the buckle is on the bottom side of the watch strap. I switched my strap around (top to bottom) to resolve

datejust1 · 13 June 2010, 12:45 PM

I like it! Enjoy it!

Psmith · 13 June 2010, 10:07 PM

Nice looking 'boat mate - I like the 'canteen' crown protector.

Like you though, I would be looking to get a nice thick replacement strap - perhaps from the nice Mr Beard at Toshi

Cheers

Skullring · 14 June 2010, 12:21 AM

Very nice. I love the carbon fiber face and the lume. You could read a book with that lume.

paulshih · 16 June 2010, 10:52 PM

that watch looks siiick!!

how does it wear compared to your 312? does it feel bigger, smaller, better fit, etc?

definitely a good watch to add to your rotation, i may need to look into getting one too!

rexsub · 17 June 2010, 12:06 PM

Watch feels bigger and chunkier compared to my 312. Strap is extremely comfortable but feels noticably narrower. I am having a 22mm beveled strap made to fix then and will post more pics.

PGREENBERG · 17 June 2010, 01:33 PM

I was thinking of one also very nice

sleddog · 17 June 2010, 02:31 PM

Very nice..I've alway's liked the U-Boat design and that lume is Killer!!!

Congrats on the new wrist watch!

mike · 17 June 2010, 08:32 PM

Bold and to the point. Just like it should be.

Man!...Do you have to wear sunglasses to look at that lume!!!

Nice catch.

Trurolexer · 19 June 2010, 05:42 PM

Awesome lume!!!

thoroughbred · 13 July 2010, 09:17 AM

I love U boats ive got this one as well as a Classico! Def 2 of my favorites and budget friendly for the most part lol.

alphamale2012 · 14 July 2010, 01:35 AM

U-boats are great. I'm wearing mine more since I sent the 005 to get PVD. Heres mine

13 June 2010, 12:42 PM	#1
rexsub "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto Watch: GMTIIC TT & PAM312 Posts: 51	PAM owner buys a U-BOAT (Disclaimer - not a Panerai watch but I think it appeals to Pam enthusiasts so I posted it in the PAM DIscussion section) I have a 312 PAM and a GMTIIC Two Tone. Have had many Omegas and Tags... Have to say that the styling on the U-BOATs have always appealed to me so I broke down and bought one. Few pics below: OVERALL COMMENTS on U-BOAT Carbonio AB4 45mm: +1 Excellent craftsmanship and detail +1 Raised Crystal +1 See through back (eventhough all you are seeing is a std ETA 2824) +1 Destro for lefties (me!). Destro is watchspeak for Lefthook +1 PVD black w Carbon face has me staring at this thing for hours. +1 More compliments daily than my Panerai which is nuts since I could buy 3 U-BOATS for my PAM +1 Box and Presentation is First Class and includes slots for 2 extra straps +1 Silicone strap is very comfortable and bulletproof +1 The 45mm size is chunky but still fits under my cuff. 53mm was just too big for daily wear +1 Don't see too many of these yet around Toronto +1 Styling rocks with Carbon Fiber -1 45mm watch w 20mm band...eh hem?? Took me a while to get used to versus the PAM and I am OK now. Having a custom thick leather strap made for this one -1 Clasp is OK but does not compare to Omega, Rolex, PAM, Oris etc. -1 The ETA 2824 movement is found in watches ranging from $200 to $5000. No exclusivity, not a certified chronometer.. but a workhorse -1 From the factory, the buckle is on the bottom side of the watch strap. I switched my strap around (top to bottom) to resolve

13 June 2010, 10:07 PM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice looking 'boat mate - I like the 'canteen' crown protector. Like you though, I would be looking to get a nice thick replacement strap - perhaps from the nice Mr Beard at Toshi Cheers __________________

14 June 2010, 12:21 AM	#4
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Very nice. I love the carbon fiber face and the lume. You could read a book with that lume. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

17 June 2010, 02:31 PM	#8
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Very nice..I've alway's liked the U-Boat design and that lume is Killer!!! Congrats on the new wrist watch! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

14 July 2010, 01:35 AM	#12
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	U-boats are great. I'm wearing mine more since I sent the 005 to get PVD. Heres mine Attached Images

13 June 2010, 12:45 PM	#2
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	I like it! Enjoy it!

16 June 2010, 10:52 PM	#5
paulshih "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: PP5711 BLUE Posts: 49	that watch looks siiick!! how does it wear compared to your 312? does it feel bigger, smaller, better fit, etc? definitely a good watch to add to your rotation, i may need to look into getting one too!

17 June 2010, 12:06 PM	#6
rexsub "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto Watch: GMTIIC TT & PAM312 Posts: 51	Watch feels bigger and chunkier compared to my 312. Strap is extremely comfortable but feels noticably narrower. I am having a 22mm beveled strap made to fix then and will post more pics.

17 June 2010, 01:33 PM	#7
PGREENBERG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Greenberg Location: MIAMI FLORIDA Watch: all of them Posts: 205	I was thinking of one also very nice

17 June 2010, 08:32 PM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Bold and to the point. Just like it should be. Man!...Do you have to wear sunglasses to look at that lume!!! Nice catch.

19 June 2010, 05:42 PM	#10
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Awesome lume!!!

13 July 2010, 09:17 AM	#11
thoroughbred Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Elijah Location: Lenexa,Ks Watch: Is this a trick?!? Posts: 47	I love U boats ive got this one as well as a Classico! Def 2 of my favorites and budget friendly for the most part lol.

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