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puffnmo · 3 September 2007, 02:39 AM

Here's my recommendation -

Find a dealer who carries them. Go look at them. Then buy one. You'll never look back.

Just bought mine yesterday, and I LOVE IT! The one I bought is 48mm(I think). But somehow, it looks really great on my wrist, it's comfortable, and boy does it make a statement!

You can see mine at www.u-boatwatch.it , it's the Classico AS w/ orange band, right on the top left.

I like it as much as my Pannies, it cost only $1,200.- and delivers huge BANG for the buck.

This could become an addiction. In fact I'm already thinking about another one which my long-suffering wife can give me for Christmas... Larry.

daunwaun · 3 September 2007, 02:43 AM

lol good for you man and unique watches indeed

CEG · 3 September 2007, 03:50 AM

I love em, but having trouble finding anywhere to buy them in UK !?

daunwaun · 3 September 2007, 05:17 AM

yeah i think they almost have to be bought off the site!

CEG · 3 September 2007, 06:00 AM

You can't do that either ! I have e-mailed them for London stockists...

Solo118 · 3 September 2007, 06:11 AM

my dealer in nyc can get them & at a discount! nice watches awesome bang for the buck

puffnmo · 3 September 2007, 10:25 AM

Guys, I have the feeling that the U BOATS will very soon be widely available. I bought mine at Feldmar in West L.A., and was told they are flying out the door.

And they are really well priced! This brand could be the next Panerai...

puffnmo · 3 September 2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CEG

You can't do that either ! I have e-mailed them for London stockists...

Dan - I think the thing to do is go to your local dealers and ask for these watches. If they haven't heard of them it's high time they did! Larry.

mikey · 3 September 2007, 10:39 AM

These watches are nice but have an uncanny resemblance to the Invicta Russian Diver with canteen style winding crown protector. I guess I watch too many watches made for tv shows on slopnbc.

daunwaun · 3 September 2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey

These watches are nice but have an uncanny resemblance to the Invicta Russian Diver with canteen style winding crown protector. I guess I watch too many watches made for tv shows on slopnbc.

lol Very true

puffnmo · 3 September 2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

These watches are nice but have an uncanny resemblance to the Invicta Russian Diver with canteen style winding crown protector. I guess I watch too many watches made for tv shows on slopnbc.

I just checked out the Russian Divers Mikey, and I kind of see what you mean. But there are important differences, to my way of thinking. The RD has the winder on the right, and it is so big as to be out of proportion to the case. Also a lot of them have many subdials, colors etc.

I find the U Boat to be more elegant, better proportioned, and quite striking in it's simplicity. It looks Italian, which it is.
What I like about it is that the UB just is what it is, no tricky stuff, no gew-gaws, just beautiful design. Pure and simple. Larry.

daunwaun · 4 September 2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by puffnmo

I just checked out the Russian Divers Mikey, and I kind of see what you mean. But there are important differences, to my way of thinking. The RD has the winder on the right, and it is so big as to be out of proportion to the case. Also a lot of them have many subdials, colors etc.

I find the U Boat to be more elegant, better proportioned, and quite striking in it's simplicity. It looks Italian, which it is.
What I like about it is that the UB just is what it is, no tricky stuff, no gew-gaws, just beautiful design. Pure and simple. Larry.

That is some great info

puffnmo · 5 September 2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by daunwaun

That is some great info

Thanks Daunwaun - I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I got hit pretty hard by the design on these watches, haven't recovered yet.... Larry.

Hammer · 5 September 2007, 01:20 AM

They were selling these watches in Liberty, in London, for anyone that's interested.

puffnmo · 5 September 2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

They were selling these watches in Liberty, in London, for anyone that's interested.

Hammer - Where in London is Liberty - I haven't heard of it. I have a brother who lives in London, and sometimes go to visit.

I have a gut feeling about the U BOATS that they are going to become more visible, more available as time goes on. I'm just hoping the prices don't start going up before I can bag another... Larry.

newsub · 5 September 2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

They were selling these watches in Liberty, in London, for anyone that's interested.

Hi Hammer, thanks for the info! whats the going price at Liberty?

kungpow · 5 September 2007, 02:21 PM

good looking pieces...I might also have to check these out. U Boat makes me think of the Sinn U series which I'm also fond of...

Hammer · 5 September 2007, 06:32 PM

Liberty is in Regent St, I think.Directory Enquires will have their number.It's been about six months since I've been in there though.There was also a place selling them in the Lakeside shopping Centre, I think a Menswear shop, but sorry, Can't remember the name!

puffnmo · 6 September 2007, 11:03 AM

Just had to bring this post back up to the top. Why, you ask???

Because I'm trying to give U BOATS as much exposure and publicity as I can. That will stimulate demand, and help raise prices.

The big pay-off will be when my beautiful $1.200.- U Boat goes UP in value, maybe even to $1.350.-

Seriously, they are quite stunning, especially in person... Larry.

bankman33 · 7 September 2007, 12:10 AM

I like this watch

puffnmo · 7 September 2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bankman33

I like this watch

puffnmo · 7 September 2007, 01:11 AM

BTW, Bankman, welcome to the forum. Enjoy your favorite watch in good health. Larry.

GerardoG · 7 September 2007, 02:31 AM

Interesting thing. I was @ Cozumel last night for a meeting and, while I was waiting for the boat (back to mainland), I went to one of AD's. They carry Vacheron, Cartier, TAG, Chopard, Panerai....and now, U-Boat! Some of the watches they had on display made my Panerai Luminor Marina look small!!!

CEG · 7 September 2007, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Liberty is in Regent St, I think.Directory Enquires will have their number.It's been about six months since I've been in there though.There was also a place selling them in the Lakeside shopping Centre, I think a Menswear shop, but sorry, Can't remember the name!

Choice Bluewater/Lakeside. Don't think they are now tho. Liberty, Harrods in Knightbridge, and Selfrdges in Oxford Street..

CEG · 7 September 2007, 05:30 AM

I have full catalogue and price list on e-mail should anyone want it.. Drop me a PM if you'd like me to share..

EvEr34 · 7 September 2007, 05:41 AM

And I, a canadian price list if anyone is interested.

3 September 2007, 02:39 AM	#1
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	U Boat Watch!!!! Here's my recommendation - Find a dealer who carries them. Go look at them. Then buy one. You'll never look back. Just bought mine yesterday, and I LOVE IT! The one I bought is 48mm(I think). But somehow, it looks really great on my wrist, it's comfortable, and boy does it make a statement! You can see mine at www.u-boatwatch.it , it's the Classico AS w/ orange band, right on the top left. I like it as much as my Pannies, it cost only $1,200.- and delivers huge BANG for the buck. This could become an addiction. In fact I'm already thinking about another one which my long-suffering wife can give me for Christmas... Larry.

7 September 2007, 05:30 AM	#25
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daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	lol good for you man and unique watches indeed

3 September 2007, 03:50 AM	#3
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	I love em, but having trouble finding anywhere to buy them in UK !?

3 September 2007, 05:17 AM	#4
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	yeah i think they almost have to be bought off the site!

3 September 2007, 06:00 AM	#5
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	You can't do that either ! I have e-mailed them for London stockists...

3 September 2007, 06:11 AM	#6
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	my dealer in nyc can get them & at a discount! nice watches awesome bang for the buck

3 September 2007, 10:25 AM	#7
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Guys, I have the feeling that the U BOATS will very soon be widely available. I bought mine at Feldmar in West L.A., and was told they are flying out the door. And they are really well priced! This brand could be the next Panerai...

3 September 2007, 10:39 AM	#9
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	These watches are nice but have an uncanny resemblance to the Invicta Russian Diver with canteen style winding crown protector. I guess I watch too many watches made for tv shows on slopnbc.

5 September 2007, 01:20 AM	#14
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	They were selling these watches in Liberty, in London, for anyone that's interested.

5 September 2007, 02:21 PM	#17
kungpow 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LA Posts: 393	good looking pieces...I might also have to check these out. U Boat makes me think of the Sinn U series which I'm also fond of...

5 September 2007, 06:32 PM	#18
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	Liberty is in Regent St, I think.Directory Enquires will have their number.It's been about six months since I've been in there though.There was also a place selling them in the Lakeside shopping Centre, I think a Menswear shop, but sorry, Can't remember the name!

6 September 2007, 11:03 AM	#19
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Just had to bring this post back up to the top. Why, you ask??? Because I'm trying to give U BOATS as much exposure and publicity as I can. That will stimulate demand, and help raise prices. The big pay-off will be when my beautiful $1.200.- U Boat goes UP in value, maybe even to $1.350.- Seriously, they are quite stunning, especially in person... Larry.

7 September 2007, 12:10 AM	#20
bankman33 Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 47	I like this watch

7 September 2007, 01:11 AM	#22
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	BTW, Bankman, welcome to the forum. Enjoy your favorite watch in good health. Larry.

7 September 2007, 02:31 AM	#23
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Interesting thing. I was @ Cozumel last night for a meeting and, while I was waiting for the boat (back to mainland), I went to one of AD's. They carry Vacheron, Cartier, TAG, Chopard, Panerai....and now, U-Boat! Some of the watches they had on display made my Panerai Luminor Marina look small!!!

7 September 2007, 05:41 AM	#26
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	And I, a canadian price list if anyone is interested.

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