![]() If you just have to have one, try to find it triple used and beat up a little, don’t take the hit on a new one. But hey, whatever floats your… yeah whatever. In conclusion, the U-1001 is a let you down and sink U-Boat for $5,100. Can’t these manufacturers stick to hard shell leather cases that can be used? Ironic how some of the Swiss watch companies claim to be so adamantly opposed to anything made in China, but are happy to serve sweatshop boxes with their overpriced and supposedly Swiss made watches. The box ( I hate all boxes anyway) is another turn off. You’ll be happy for about a week and then it’ll let you down when you realize you’ve been distracted from some of the important qualities this watch lacks. I’m dubbing the U1001 a suck you in and knock you down piece. Where’s the perlage finish? This was a huge turn off for me and was a cheap move by U-Boat. Their Italian craftsmanship is influenced primarily by founder Italo Fontana who seeks to shape and evolve their current collections into something new and unique. The U-1001 is being sold as a limited edition piece and for this price, collectors should expect something more exciting behind the facade. Introducing the U-Boat Capsoil Doppio Tempo Watches OctoA luxury watch brand reputed for their creativity and technological prowess is U-Boat. What we’re left with is a huge amount of space between the movement and oversize case, with no pizazz or effort put into camouflaging the gap. The Italian Government commissioned him to make watches for the Italian Navy in 1942. It all started with Ilvo Fontana, an Italian designer. But the foundation of the watch goes way back in the WWII days. Let me shoot ya straight, I would wear the hell out of this timepiece (not diving) and I do like it, but for the readers and the people that buy a great deal of watches and flip them, this is a watch that will hit the pile sooner than others.ĭespite the grand appearance, heavy duty 47mm case, and that striking hint of orange – but for $5,100, no way (the 55mm is even more ridiculous at $7,150)! The outer perimeter of the bezel boasts a calibre U/28, but let’s face it, all they did was toss in an ETA 2824-2 with minimal modifications and replace the oscillator with some cutout U-Boat signage. Technically, Uboat is a new name in the watch industry. It was all down hill from there, real quick. Then came time for dissection, examination, and evaluation. (variable), Assumed credit limit £1,200.00.When I first saw the U-Boat U1001, I thought wow! Colors that complement each other, huge crown power with cool helium escape valve, and very nice visual appearance. See terms for more details.įull Representative Example: Representative 21.9% APR (variable), Purchase interest rate 21.9% p.a. Interest on your instalment offer is fixed for its duration. ![]() The example below represents the typical costs of using PayPal Credit as a standard funding method. V12 Retail Finance is a trading name of Secure Trust Bank PLC, One Arleston Way, Solihull, B90 4LH Klarna is a trading name of Klarna Bank AB (publ). et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg PayPal Credit is a trading name of PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. Credit provided subject to status and affordability, terms and conditions apply. First Class Watches Limited acts an authorised credit broker and not a lender who offers credit from different providers, including PayPal Credit, Klarna and Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance.įirst Class Watches Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. ![]()
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