U-Boat Capsoil Darkmoon – Poor Man’s Ressence?
The U-Boat Capsoil collection was officially announced in November 2018. They just released the second iteration of this concept called Darkmoon. This new line takes on a more minimalist approach with a lower entry price, but looking at it, we can't help thinking about other oily timepieces - because in the watch industry, there is nothing new under the sun, or moon for that matter (watch brands…
U-Boat Chimera 48 Carbon GMT
This is a U-Boat that caught our attention at a past Baselworld show. They call it the Chimera 48 Carbonio GMT (Ref. 7177). It's an automatic chronograph powered by an ETA caliber 7754, which is a GMT version of the 7750. The movement features a custom rotor made from 925 silver, and they spun it around for the destro look.
The case is made from forged carbon that creates a swirly pattern unique…
U-Boat Flightdeck Chronograph
U-Boat Flightdeck
PVD chronograph model powered by ETA 7750
This Flightdeck is a beast! The huge 50mm case diameter is actually about 60mm including the oversize canteen crown. The black and orange colorway adds a bit of character to the stealthy PVD look. We strapped an awesome perforated rubber strap on it with the original signed buckle. Don't let the scratches deter you, this piece is…
Video: U-Boat U1001 Limited Edition Watch Hands-On
U-Boat U1001 Limited Edition Watch (HD Video Review)
Reference: 6449
Movement: Automatic, Swiss made
Caliber: U-28 (ETA 2824-2)
Case: Stainless steel
Diameter: 47mm (about 57mm including the crown)
Thickness: 16mm
Weight: 210g/7.4oz
Dial: Black sandwich dial with raised markers between 12:00 and 3:00
Features: Date at 4:00 and exposed jewel at 6:00
Bezel: Fixed
Band: Black rubber…
U-BOAT Classico CAB Blackout Watch Hands-On
U-BOAT Classico CAB Blackout Watch
U-BOAT Classico CAB PVD Chronograph Watch
Model: 45-CAB-4 Ref# 2278
Automatic
Caliber: ETA 7750, 25 Jewels
Case: Black PVD coated stainless steel
45mm (54mm with the crown guard)
Retail Price: $3,100
Made in Italy. This watch features an exhibition style case back that gives a nice view into the caliber 7750 automatic movement.
All About Destro Watches
The term "destro" in watches refers to a watch with the crown on the left side instead of the right side.
"Destro" means "right" in Italian (destra for feminine). Not right as in correct, but right in relation to a direction or placement of something. This is where we get the term destro watch. It simply means a lefty watch. That's not to say destro watches are only for a left-handed watch…
Introducing the Wrist Lore Blackbird LE Automatic [Review]
KeepTheTime is pleased to introduce the Wrist Lore Blackbird LE Automatic. After months of teaser posts on social media, this timepiece will be available for pre-order on Kickstarter starting today, October 31, 2019!
Since Kickstarter and the resurgence of interest in watches, new micro-brands come and go. We receive dozens of emails from fresh blood every week. Some are copy and paste emails…
Baselworld 2012 Preview
Baselworld 2012 is here and KeepTheTime is excited to give you the scoop on the latest offerings and new releases from the watch universe. Check out the quick preview below and come back later for actual pics from the show!
Omega Aqua Terra GMT (Co-Axial)
Quick specs: Powered by an Omega Co-Axial caliber 86056/8615; 43mm diameter; date at 6:00; 24 hour scale on the dial; 60 hour power…
U-Crazy?
Apparently U-Boat has brought out a limited edition watch that was created (in design many years ago for the Italian Navy) by Italo Fontana's grandfather's watch company! The model name is going to be U-1942 and there will be 29 available in the world. They plan to have this watch at $40,000 dollars retail. It's going to be almost 70mm wide. Here's the skinny....
Titanium case and bezel; brass…