zelin0802 / September 6, 2022

The Sommerso Bronze is the epitome of a diver’s watch, bringing a touch of the romance of the past to the field with its artful blend of bronze, handmade leather and a Swiss movement.

The kings of fashion dine in Italy, so it’s no surprise that there are representatives of them who jump out of the mean temperance even in watches. U-Boat is an Italian brand guided by the vision of Italo Fontana. Located in Renaissance Florence, they have been successfully combining their creativity with the proven Swiss clock mechanism for many years. Their specialty is diving watches, and we chose the Sommerso Bronze model from their large collection. The watch is inspired by old documents used to make pilot watches commissioned by the Italian Navy during World War II and owned by Italo Fontana’s grandfather, Ilva.

The unique natural bronze tone combined with the technical specifications of professional diving is the standout feature of this diver’s watch with an iconic, bold and timeless design. The Sommerso Bronze has a rotating bezel and an additional 24-hour subdial. Comes with a handmade leather strap with a bronze clasp with a special anti-corrosion treatment. The case diameter is the standard large diameter, in this case 46mm, with the crown at 9 o’clock on the left. This type of accommodation will make life easier for lefties, but righties won’t get the crown stabbed in the hand. An additional screw-in protective cover comes with a small toggle switch. cheap replica watches

Bronze is an ancient alloy that, due to its malleability, was the first metal humans learned to manipulate. In ancient times, it was used to make jewelry, holy grails, and even sailing. Bronze is very resistant to water and corrosion, but it is harder than steel or iron, so it is often used for many details on ships. Over time, the untreated bronze color of the case will develop a unique sheen, taking on a blue or green hue due to exposure to the atmosphere.

The dial of the watch is black and the hour markers are beige, which complements the bronze color of the case. The bezel rotates unidirectionally and is engraved with the standard 60-minute scale of a diving watch. The crystal is sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating and the hands are coated with luminescent material. Inspired by diving pioneers and their bronze gear, Italo Fontana pays homage to them with a case design. It is made of bronze with an antique anti-corrosion treatment.

The watch is equipped with a Swiss automatic mechanism with a 44-hour power reserve and functions including hours, minutes, seconds, date and a 24-hour counter. Water-resistant to 300 m, in addition to the unique case, the watch is adorned with a handmade leather strap, a detail we have not encountered in any other watch. Dicta stands for U-Boat in Croatia.

U-Boat Sommerso Bronze
Mechanism: Swiss Automatic – 26 rubies – 44 hour power reserve – Vibration 28’800 A/h, (4 Hz)
Case: Bronze – Diameter 46 mm – Sapphire crystal – Left screw-down crown – Screw-down cover – Water-resistant to 300 m (30 bar) Dial: Black – Luminous beige hands – Date at 9 o’clock – Warp Super Hour-marker strap with luminous coating: leather reference. 8554/Z – Handcrafted – Bracelet Width 23.00mm – Classic Bronze Buckle Reference. 8590
Complications: hours-minutes-seconds-date-24-hour subdial-unidirectional rotating bezel