U-Boat – Classico U-47 AS1 Automatic 47 mm- 8105
U-Boat – Classico U-47 AS1
U-Boat’s iconic design first introduced in 1942 by Ilvo Fontana,
Italo Fontana’s grandfather. The Classico was originally designed
for the Italian Navy who required a large watch with high-water
resistance, legibility. A functional watch, is now considered
an iconic bold design worn by celebrities and athletes around
the world.
MOVEMENT:
Swiss automatic mechanical, personalized to U-BOAT specifications
for stem to be positioned at9 o’clock.
Skeletonized rotor as by U-BOAT specifications.
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 44 hours. 26 jewels.
FUNCTIONS:
hours, minutes, seconds, date.
CASE:
Diameter 47 mm.
Stainless steel AISI 316L, satin hand finish, distinguishing
crown on left side, with a patented protective device.
Serial number engraved on a small plate
fixed on the side of the case.
BACK:
Screwed in, fumé glass showing the movement.
DIAL:
Three superimposed layers, black with visible ruby.
Hands, numbers & markers treated with super-luminova beige.
CRYSTAL:
High quality sapphire with anti-reflective treatment.
WATER RESISTANCE:
100 m / 330 ft.
STRAP:
laser cut strap handmade from hand-
finished calf leather and processed according to traditional
artisan techniques to give the strap a naturally distressed
look and feel, brown color.
Width: 23/22 mm.
Strap: ref. 9181/Z.
Steel tongue buckle. Buckle: ref. 1763/SCREWS
Take care of your watch.