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1938 DOPPIOTEMPO SPECIAL EDITION

1938 DOPPIOTEMPO SPECIAL EDITION

Italo Fontana, creative mind of U-BOAT, has always produced watches in limited or special editions commissioned also by Italian and international special forces, as recently those designed for the GIS (Special Intervention Group) of Carabinieri.

Continuing on this tradition, the new exclusive 1938 Doppiotempo derives directly from the model created for the historic 9th parachutist assault regiment “Col Moschin”. 1938 Doppiotempo finds its uniqueness thanks to the link with the commemorative watch “Centouno”, strongly requested and launched on the occasion of the 101 years of their anniversary. This is confirmed by this special unit, which has returned to choosing U-BOAT for its unconventional technical and design features that make it perfect for the most extreme missions and on liberty.

In a special edition of only 200 pieces, the watch boasts a 43 mm satin-finished steel case, with a retro look, with two extractable crowns on the left, one for the remittance of time and date, the other for adjusting the dual time and an ultra-domed bronzed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment.

Swiss movement – with U-BOAT specifications – self-winding, with a 38-hour reserve. The dial is black, with a bidirectional inner bezel, with hours and 30-minute intervals that synchronize with the additional hand so as to display the two different time zones. The strap is in green leather with steel buckle. The water resistance is 100 mt.

1938 Doppiotempo, a watch that celebrates today the values that have made famous ventures, combining style and versatility, elegance and adventure as well as the practicality of the dual time zone.

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NEW U-BOAT DARKMOON COLLECTION

THE COLOR OF YOUR MOOD IN THE NEW U-BOAT DARKMOON COLLECTION

Colours have always influenced our emotions, our daily life, and they do it unconsciously, to the point of often becoming synonymous with our emotional states, stimulating our imagination and determining our mood. Wearing our favorite colours and their shades as well as beautifully designed objects is certainly a good strategy to have a more positive mood every day.

The new U-BOAT Darkmoon range consists of 13 watches characterized by the innovative concept of “Oil Immersion”, tested for the first time in the Capsoil model, where an oil bath completely immerses the Swiss Ronda quartz movement and completely surrounds the dial turning it into a full, deep color. A compensation bubble floats freely on the dial protecting the watch from the changes in the external temperature.

INNOVATIVE LOCKING RING SYSTEM WITH QUICK BATTERY REPLACEMENT!

Always interested in how colors exert their influence upon us, Italo Fontana expands the Darkmoon collection of watches, offering the chance to its wearer to choose the nuance of the dial that feels most its own and positively influence its own moods passing from red, to black, to blue, to green and brown.
From a technical point of view, the designer from Lucca adds an innovative locking ring system with quick battery replacement, an innovation not only conceived for all Darkmoon models but also for the acclaimed Capsoil Chrono watch in both the steel case and the black DLC version.
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U-BOAT CELEBRATES FLORENCE AND ROME WITH TWO SPECIAL EDITION WATCHES

A COLLECTION OF UNIQUE WATCHES, BORN FROM ITALO FONTANA'S LOVE FOR HIS COUNTRY.

An original project by Italo Fontana, the U-BOAT visionary designer, which celebrates with two special edition watches the finest Tuscany craftsmanship. The Italian beauty and its symbolic monuments, to be worn every day on the wrist. Two creations, pride of silversmith mastery in 925 aged silver, which recall Florence, the Capital of the Renaissance and Rome, the Capital of Italy, through a fine chiselling work that fills the sides of the two cases with harmonious bas-reliefs representing the main monuments of the two cities.

TWO EXCLUSIVE CREATIONS, PRIDE OF TUSCAN SILVERSMITH MASTERY.

In the Florentine version, the two symbolic monuments are finely reproduced, Pontevecchio which extends in length over the entire right side of the case and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore located between the loop of the clock and the distinctive patented crown cover.
In the Rome version, instead, the Colosseum has been chiselled, which entirely embraces the left side of the case while on the right side the faćade of St. Peter’s Basilica. Both creations boast a silver hand-chiselled bezel.

COLLECTABLE WATCHES AVAILABLE ONLY IN U-BOAT BOUTIQUES OR ON ORDER.

Two unique creations, boasting a characteristic U-BOAT design, that celebrate, not only the Italian eternal cities and their symbols, but also Italo Fontana’s passion for his country, always his source of inspiration, along with the finest craftsmanship and goldsmith mastery of which Italy has always been an unrivalled pride in the world.
These two special editions will be available only in the flagship boutiques of the two cities and on request on the official website.
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ITALO FONTANA AND U-BOAT FIND IN ATS THE PERFECT AUTOMOTIVE PARTNER.

Famous for his handcrafted and limited edition pieces, unique watches, guaranteed by finest Italian craftsmanship, Italo Fontana, always looked for partnership with a brand sharing same vision and values.
For ever passioned by Italian supercars he finally find the right partner in ATS, rejuvenated automotive company with roots like U-BOAT back in a not recent past, precisely in 1963 when it launched its first mid-engine design.

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ITALO MEETS OSCAR-WINNING FILM MAKER OLIVER STONE AT MAGNA GRAECIA FILM FESTIVAL

In occasion of the XV edition of Magna Grecia Film Festival, international kermesse of which U-BOAT has been a partner for several editions, Italo Fontana had last week the opportunity to meet in person legendary film maker Oliver Stone.

Academy Award-winning screenwriter and director known for the hit films Platoon, Scarface, Born on the Fourth of July and Natural Born Killers among many others received from Italo’s hands a brand new Classico Tungsteno watch to celebrate their new friendship and from now on to wear proudly on his wrist

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THE U-BOAT WATCH DOPPIOTEMPO NOW IN THE CHRONO STEEL VERSION.

U-BOAT launches a new version of the Doppiotempo, a watch created for the most demanding traveler, today in steel and chronograph.

You can measure the time that separates us from the various places giving importance to every moment to choose how to live it.

Following the great success of the bronze version, the “Doppiotempo” watch, designed by Italo Fontana to meet the needs of dynamic living and the traveler, is now presented in the steel version with chronograph movement, emblem of a sporty look without neglecting a distinct identity.

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NEW U-BOAT SOMMERSO RANGE. DISCOVER NEW “WORLDS”!

Life leads us to face many challenges … dive into the oceans to discover new “worlds”. Italo Fontana enriches the U-BOAT Classico line with the new “Sommerso” models, watches designed for come towards the needs of those who dive even at a professional level, but who do not miss the combination with more elegant and refined outfits.

Three models with 46 mm cases in steel completely hand finished. The Classico Sommerso (ref.9007/A), introduced first time in 2017, is renewed in version 2.0, by enriching its dial with new details. This model comes out along with two other versions, one, Sommerso Blue (ref.9014) with a dial with blue superluminova indexes, another, Sommerso DLC (ref.9015), with a ultra-resistant black case treated with DLC, with a black dial and beige indexes also in superluminova.
DLC (Diamond like Carbon) is an innovative coating, based on carbon, that guarantees a high hardness and resistance to scratches given by the simultaneous presence of diamond and graphite in addition to a full and compact black color.

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THE NEW UNICUM WATCH BY U-BOAT, ONE OF A KIND AND TOUGH LOOK.

The Unicum is one of the best expression of the highly successful series of U-42 watches designed by Italo Fontana and displays all the distinctive qualities expected from the brand U-BOAT starting from the case in lightweight titanium with an IP black coating and completely handcrafted and treated by Italian artisans in order to make each watch completely original and one of a kind.

In occasion of Baselworld 2018, Italo Fontana presented the updated version of the Unicum, increasing the bold personality of the model and its Steampunkesque features.

In the brass dial, which have been naturally aged, Italo chose to apply a skull in relief making the appearence of the watch even stronger and rebel along with the distressed and highly unique vintage look. The case, with a diameter measuring 50mm, excluding lugs and the huge crown, makes a very bold visual statement and the bezel, rotating in either direction and lockable through a patented mechanism have been scratched on purpose, treated with an IP black coating and special acids, and meticulously hand finished adhering to the finest artisan traditional techniques.

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U-BOAT ANNOUNCES A NEW STOCKIST IN MILAN, LA RINASCENTE.

Nominated just couple of year ago,“The Best Department Store in the World”, with its 150 years of history, La Rinascente is no doubt point of reference for high quality shopping.
Reason why U-BOAT decided to point it as a new stockist in Milan. Not a normal shop and much more than a department store, La Rinascente from now on will display in the prestigious jewellery and watches lounge the latest creations by U-BOAT, among other major brands of the watch industry.
The latest models like Sommerso, the U-42 GMT and ultra-thin Stratos, unveiled during the last Basel event, along with many more others will be showcased in a dedicated U-BOAT corner. Italo Fontana is proud to be part of this landmark, always celebrating Made in Italy like he always does, and one of most elegant department store in the world

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ITALO FONTANA UNVEILS HIS LATEST CREATIONS OUTSIDE THE BORDERS OF BASELWORLD 2018

In the occasion of Baselworld 2018 Italo Fontana steps outside the boundaries of the fair, presenting his latest creations with a Special Event that will be held in two different locations in Basel.
The event, which will take place on March 23rd and 24th, includes an invitation-only cocktail party at the renowed Bar Rouge in Basel on the first day. While Saturday 24 will be unveiled the 2018 novelties of the Tuscan watchmaking house, in an exceptional location, on board the MS Lällekönig boat on the river Rhine.