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Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain Titanium

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In 2013, Greubel Forsey launched a new series of the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain watches with a titanium movement. The initial release was comprised of white gold and red gold case versions. Subsequently, the brand also created a titanium case variant from this range.

Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain Titanium

Equipped with a hand-wound movement with patented tourbillon, this timepiece has a power reserve of 72 hours. The main features of this model are 44.50 mm diameter case, convex synthetic sapphire crystal glass and case-back, and dial with multi-level synthetic sapphire hour-ring and gold indexes and hands (hour and minute).

Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain Titanium

The Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain Titanium watch is limited to 8 pieces. The watch comes with a hand-sewn alligator featuring a titanium folding clasp.

Technical details

Model: Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain Titanium

Edition
Limited edition of 8 pieces
With natural titanium movement and case

Movement
Hand-wound movement with patented tourbillon
Tourbillon 24 Secondes • hours and minutes • small seconds • 24-seconds tourbillon rotation • power-reserve

Movement dimensions
• Diameter: 36.40 mm
• Thickness: 10.85 mm

Number of parts
• Movement: 366 parts
• Tourbillon cage: 88 parts
• Weight of the cage: 0.38 g

Number of jewels
• 40
• Olived-domed jewels in gold chatons

Chronometric power reserve
• 72 hours

Barrels
• Two coaxial series-coupled fast-rotating barrels (1 turn in 3.2 hours), one of which is equipped with a slipping spring to avoid excess tension

Balance wheel
• Variable-inertia with gold mean-time screws (10 mm diameter)

Frequency
• 21’600 vibrations/hour

Balance spring
• Phillips terminal curve
• Geneva-style stud

Main plates
• Titanium, frosted and spotted, with polished bevelling and countersinks

Bridges
• Nickel silver, frosted and spotted, with polished bevelling and countersinks, straight-grained flanks, anthracite treatment
• 1 gold plate engraved with the individual number
• Synthetic sapphire tourbillon bridge

Tourbillon
• Inclined at a 25° angle, 24-seconds rotation
• Light alloy cage pillars
• Titanium cage bridges
• Gold counterweight

Gearing
• Involute circle profile
• Tangential inclined gear on fixed wheel and profiled teeth on escape wheel pinion

Displays
• Hours and minutes
• Small seconds
• 72-hours power reserve on a sector
• 24-seconds tourbillon rotation

Exterior

Case
In titanium with convex synthetic sapphire crystal
Diameter: 44.50 mm
Height: 15.20 mm
Transparent back with synthetic sapphire crystal
Three-dimensional, variable geometry-shaped lugs, screwed fixing
Raised polished engraving “Tourbillon 24″ Incliné” and “Greubel Forsey” on a hand punched background
Gold security screws
Hand-polished bezel, caseband with hand-finished straight graining
Two black ADLC titanium plates, engraved, hand-finished with text, screwed to the caseband
Engraved individual number
Water resistance of the case: 3 atm – 30 m – 100 ft (standard NIHS 92-20/SN ISO 22810:2010)
Crown: In titanium with engraved and black lacquered GF logo

Dial
Multi-level synthetic sapphire hour-ring, galvanic growth hour indexes with Super-LumiNova, engraved and lacquered minute-circle
Gold “12” index with Super-LumiNova
Tourbillon rotation, small seconds and power-reserve indicators in gold

Hands
Hours and minutes in polished gold, with Super-LumiNova
Small seconds (red triangle)
Power-reserve in black treated steel
24-seconds double-tipped hand, black anodised aluminium

Strap and clasp
Hand-sewn alligator
Titanium folding clasp, engraved with the GF logo

U-Boat CHIMERA Collection

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U-Boat CHIMERA Collection offers fine automatic mechanical timepieces in several versions: time only, date, chronograph & GMT. Available in different case materials and sizes, the CHIMERA timepieces are also available in jewellery versions set with diamonds or semi precious stones. A special feature of these timepieces is an innovative steel crown release system (patented) at 8 o’clock for easy time and date setting.

U-Boat CHIMERA B & B Limited Edition
46 mm – Ref. 6946

Movement
Top Soigné with black screws, rhodium plated, automatic mechanical chronograph personalized to U-Boat specifications for date display and stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 44 hours
25 jewels
Height: 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 30 min and 12 h
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
Bronze, naturally aged and AISI 316 Plus stainless steel with subsequent PVD coating treatment
46 mm diameter, 54, 60 mm diameter including external crown-clutter
The bezel and the back of the case are locked together by external tubing and a customised key that ensures absolute water resistance
Oversized cup crown for an easy manipulation, secured on the carrure, positioned at 9 o’clock
Winding crown in steel, heat-treated
Chrono pushers screwed in on the carrure
Back case, external tubing and screws, protection device of the winding crown, chrono pushers frame and serial number plate in bronze, naturally aged.
Case, bezel, chrono pushers, pin for hook, screws of the plate, fixing screws  of the strap made of steel AISI 316 Plus, with PVD coating
Personalized rotor, in silver, 3 bridges construction, rhodium plated and fixed with blued screws.
Thickness: 18, 10 mm
Weight: 186 gr approx
Crystal: bronzed glass, sapphire curved on the face and flat crystal on the back of the timepiece, double gasket sealing
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM

Dial
Two superimposed dials, one treated with composite pigments and laser cut  on the counters and hours, the other in matt bronze colour, azuré finishing on the  small seconds and minutes counters, cut and printed

Hands
Hour and minute laser cut hands, hand brushed on the surface, hand painted central joint
Hands of the counters in bronze color, hand brushed

Strap
Handmade and hand finished calf leather, carefully selected and processed following the traditional artisan handcrafted techniques used in the 1800’s, which give the strap a naturally distressed feel and look
Tongue steel buckle, with subsequent coating PVD opaque black

Edition
Limited edition of 300 units

U-Boat CHIMERA 48 CARBONIO 
48 mm – Ref. 7177

Movement
GMT automatic mechanical chronograph personalized to U-Boat specifications for date display and stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock, second time zone
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 48 hours
25 jewels
Height: 7,9 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 30 min and 12 h. 24 hour hand with time-zones mechanism
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
Diameter 48 mm
Case body, back case, bezel ring in forged carbon, characterised by high strength and lightness
Crystal: sapphire curved glass on the face and flat on the back of the timepiece
Water resistance:50 mt, 5 ATM

Dial
Two superimposed dials, baton hands, treated with superluminova

Strap
Handmade and hand finished calf leather, carefully selected and processed following the traditional artisan handcrafted techniques, which give the strap a naturally distressed feel and look
Tongue buckle in titanium

Edition
Limited edition of 199 units

U-Boat CHIMERA 48 925
ø 48 mm – ref. 7108
ø 48 mm – ref. 7115
ø 48 mm – ref. 7107

Movement
Top Soigné with black screws, rhodium plated, automatic mechanical chronograph personalized to U- Boat specifications for date display and stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 48 hours
25 jewels
Height: 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 30 min and 12 h
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
Sterling silver, double finishing (shinny and matt)
An electroplating treatment with silver, 5 microns is executed on the complete case and subsequently an additional rhodium plating nickel free of 1 micron
Crown on left side, screwed in, with a special protective device
Diameter: 48 mm; 58 mm diameter including external crown clutter
Case silver weight: 146 gr approx
Personalized rotor, in silver, build with a base and 3 bridges fixed with blued screws
Crystal: sapphire curved glass on the face and flat on the back of the timepiece
Water resistance: 50 meters, 5 ATM

Dial
Two superimposed dials, baton hands

Strap
For ref 7108 handmade and hand finished alligator black leather with inset of dark brown alligator, square scale, tongue silver buckle
For ref 7115 and 7107 handmade and hand finished calf leather, carefully selected and processed to give the strap a naturally distressed feel and look
Tongue silver buckle

Edition
Limited edition of 300 units

U-Boat CHIMERA 46 SIDEVIEW
ø 46 mm – ref. 7224
Movement
Top Soigné with black screws, rhodium plated, automatic mechanical chronograph personalized to U-Boat specifications for date display and stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 48 hours
25 jewels
Height: 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 30 min and 12 h
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
AISI 316 Plus stainless steel
46 mm diameter, 54,50 mm diameter including external crown-clutter
The bezel and the back of the case are locked together by external tubing and a customised key that ensures absolute water-proofing
Personalized rotor, in silver, build with a base and 3 bridges fixed with blued screws. Case with a side window, with a fumé sapphire glass which allows the movements view
Crystal: sapphire curved glass on the face and flat on the back of the timepiece
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM

Dial
Two superimposed dials, hands and indexes treated with superluminova

Strap
Handmade and hand finished alligator, black, 3 circular cuts out
Width: 20/20 mm
Tongue steel buckle, hypoallergenic and color retain treatment

Edition
Limited edition of 300 units

U-Boat CHIMERA 46 SIDEVIEW DIAMONDS
ø 46 mm – ref. 7130

Movement
Top Soigné with black screws, rhodium plated, automatic mechanical chronograph personalized to U-Boat specifications for date display and stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 48 hours
25 jewels
Height: 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s,counter 30 min and 12 h
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
AISI 316 Plus stainless steel 46 mm diameter
The carrure, the frame of the chrono pushers, the pin of the hook are treated with black PVD. Personalized rotor, in silver, 3 bridges construction, rhodium plated and fixed with blued screws
On the bezel of the case and on the lugs, 309 black diamonds have been set by hand, one by one (reversed diamonds on the lugs)
Case with a side window, with a fumé sapphire glass which allows the movements view
Crystal: sapphire curved glass on the face and flat on the back of the timepiece, both fumé
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM

Dial
Two superimposed dials, hands and indexes treated with superluminova

Strap
Handmade and hand finished alligator, black, 3 circular cuts out
Width: 20/20 mm, hypoallergenic and colour retain treatment
Tongue steel buckle, with 16 black diamonds set on the buckle side

Edition
Limited edition of 88 units

U-Boat CHIMERA 46 SIDEVIEW GOLD
ø 46 mm – ref. 7225

Movement
Top Soigné with black screws, rhodium plated, automatic mechanical chronograph personalized to U-Boat specifications for date display and stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 48 hours
25 jewels
Height: 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 30 min and 12 h
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
AISI 316 Plus stainless steel and rose gold 2N 18 K, 46 mm diameter, five pieces construction
The bezel and the back of the case are locked together by external tubing and a customised key that ensures absolute water-proofing
Personalized rotor, in silver, rhodium treated, two tone finishing, build with a base and 3 bridges fixed with blue screws
Components in rose gold: bezel, external case tubing and screws, horns of the case, hook, cup crown, chrono pushers, serial number plate
Total gold 54,4 gr
Case with a side window, with a fumé sapphire glass which allows the movements view
Crystal: sapphire curved glass on the face and flat on the back of the timepiece, both fumé
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM

Dial
Two superimposed dials, hands and indexes treated with superluminova

Strap
Handmade and hand finished alligator, black, 3 circular cuts out, hypoallergenic and color retain treatment
Width: 20/20 mm
Tongue steel buckle

Edition
Limited edition of 88 units

U-Boat CHIMERA 43 BRONZE/ B AND B
ø 43 mm – ref. 7237
ø 43 mm – ref. 7236

Movement
Automatic mechanical, modified and personalized to U-Boat specifications for stem position at 9 o’clock
Height: 4, 60 mm
25 jewels
Power reserve: 38 hours
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds

Case
43 mm diameter
Ref 7236 in bronze naturally aged
Ref 7237 bronze, naturally aged and AISI 316 Plus stainless steel with subsequent PVD coating treatment
Back case, external tubing and screws, protection device of the winding crown and serial number plate in bronze, naturally aged.
Case, bezel, pusher for the crown release, pin for hook, screws of the plate, fixing screws of the strap made of steel AISI 316 Plus, with PVD coating
The bezel and the back of the case are locked together by external tubing and a customised key that ensures absolute water resistance
Innovative steel crown release system (patented) at 8 o’clock for easy time and date setting
Personalized rotor, in silver, 3 bridges construction, rhodium plated and fixed with blued screws.
Thickness: 16,50 mm
Weight: 140 gr approx
Crystal: bronzed glass, sapphire curved on the front and flat crystal on the back of the timepiece, double gasket sealing
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM

Dial
Two superimposed dials, treated with composite pigments
Hour and minute hands laser cut, hand-brushed on the surface, hand-painted central joint
Second hands in bronze colour, hand brushed
Visible ruby

Strap
Handmade and hand finished calf leather, carefully selected and processed following the traditional artisan handcrafted techniques used in the 1800’s, which give the strap a naturally distressed feel and look
Tongue buckle in bronze, naturally aged (for ref 7236) and steel with subsequent coating PVD opaque black (for ref 7237)

Edition
Limited edition of 300 units

U-Boat CHIMERA 43 925
ø 43 mm – ref. 7233

Movement
Automatic mechanical, modified and personalized to U-Boat specifications for stem position at 9 o’clock
Height: 4,60 mm
25 jewels
Power reserve: 38 hours.
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 3 o’clock

Case
In sterling silver, crown on the left hand side with a special protection device, 43 mm diameter
Total weight of the silver: 100 gr.
Personalized rotor, in silver, rhodium plated, build with a base and 3 bridges fixed with blued screws
Crystal: sapphire curved glass on the face and flat on the back of the timepiece, both fume
Water resistance: 50 meters, 5 ATM

Dial
Two superimposed dials, black, bâton white hands, treated with superluminova
Visible ruby

Strap
Handmade and hand finished alligator, black, 3 circular cuts out, hypoallergenic and color retain treatment
Width: 20/20 mm
Tongue sterling silver buckle (approx 10 gr)

Edition
Limited Edition of 300 Units

U-Boat CHIMERA 43 STEEL
ø 43 mm – ref. 7227
ø 43 mm – ref. 7226
ø 43 mm – ref. 7228

Movement
Automatic mechanical, modified and personalized to U-Boat specifications for stem position at 9 o’clock
Height: 4,60 mm
25 jewels
Power reserve: 38 hours
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 3 o’clock

Case
AISI 316 Plus stainless steel, 43 mm diameter
The bezel and the back of the case are locked together by external tubing and a customised key that ensures absolute water-proofing
Personalized rotor, in silver, build with a base and 3 bridges fixed with blued screws
Thickness: 16,3 mm
Weight: 130 gr approx.
Crystal: sapphire curved glass on the face and flat on the back of the timepiece
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM

Dial
Two superimposed dials, available in black and beige
Bâton hands available in white and beige (for the black dial) and in black (for the beige dial), treated with superluminova
Visible ruby

Strap
Handmade and hand finished, hypoallergenic and colour retain treatment
For the ref 7226, alligator, brown, 3 circular cuts out
For the ref 7227, alligator, gold
For the ref 7228, alligator, black
Width: 20/20 mm
Tongue steel buckle

Edition
Limited edition of 999 units

U-Boat CHIMERA 43 DIAMONDS
ø 43 mm – ref. 7229

Movement
Automatic mechanical, modified and personalized to U-Boat specifications for stem position at 9 o’clock
Height: 4,60 mm
25 jewels
Power reserve: 38 hours
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 3 o’clock

Case
AISI 316 Plus stainless steel with subsequent treatment PVD black, 43 mm diameter
Personalized rotor, in silver, 3 bridges construction, rhodium plated in black and fixed with blued screws
On the bezel of the case and on the lugs, 277 black diamonds have been set by hand, one by one
Crystal: sapphire curved glass on the face and flat on the back of the timepiece, both fume
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM

Dial
Two superimposed dials, black, bâton white hands, treated with superluminova
Visible ruby

Strap
Handmade and hand finished alligator, black, decorated with an inset made of silver and 9 black diamonds
Width: 20/20 mm
Tongue steel buckle, embellished by 16 black diamonds

Edition
Limited edition of 88 units

U-Boat CHIMERA 43 STONES-I
ø 43 mm – ref. 7232: SAPPHIRES
ø 43 mm – ref. 7230: DIAMONDS
ø 43 mm – ref. 7231: RUBIES

Movement
Automatic mechanical, modified and personalized to U-Boat specifications for stem position at 9 o’clock
Height: 4,60 mm
25 jewels
Power reserve: 38 hours
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 3 o’clock

Case
AISI 316 Plus stainless steel
43 mm diameter
The carrure, the lever for the crown release, the tube, the pin of the hook are treated with black PVD
Personalized rotor, in silver, 3 bridges construction, rhodium plated in black and fixed with blued screws. On the bezel of the case and on the lugs, 277 precious stones (black diamonds / rubies / sapphires) have been set by hand, one by one
Crystal: sapphire curved glass on the face and flat on the back of the timepiece, both fumé.
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM

Dial
Black
Bâton hands in white, treated with superluminova

Strap
Handmade and hand finished alligator, black, decorated with an inset made of silver and precious stones (9 black diamonds / rubies / sapphires)
Width: 20/20 mm
Tongue steel buckle, embellished by 16 precious stones (black diamonds / rubies / sapphires)

Edition
Limited Edition of 88 Units

U-Boat CHIMERA 43 STONES – II
ø 43 mm – ref. 7235: Amethysts
ø 43 mm – ref. 7234: Emeralds

Movement
Automatic mechanical, modified and personalized to U-Boat specifications for stem position at 9 o’clock
Height: 4,60 mm. 25 jewels
Power reserve: 38 hours.
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 3 o’clock

Case
AISI 316 Plus stainless steel 43 mm diameter
(Bezel, cup crown protection device, serial number plate and back case ring)
The carrure, the lever for the crown release, the tube, the pin of the hook in steel, are treated with black PVD
Personalized rotor, in silver, 3 bridges construction, rhodium plated in black and fixed with blued screws
On the bezel of the case and on the lugs, 143 precious stones (emeralds / amethysts) have been set by hand, one by one
Crystal: sapphire curved glass on the face and flat on the back of the timepiece, both fume
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 atm

Dial
Black
Bâton hands in white, treated with superluminova
Visible ruby

Strap
Handmade and hand finished alligator, black, decorated with an inset made of silver and precious stones (9 emeralds / amethysts)
Width: 20/20 mm
Tongue steel buckle, embellished by 16 precious stones (emeralds / amethysts).

Edition
Limited edition of 88 units

U BOAT – THOUSANDS OF FEET GOLD SCREWS

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The THOUSANDS OF FEET GOLD SCREWS from U Boat is available in two case sizes: 43 mm & 50 mm. The Steel PVD case is highlighted with 18 K yellow gold bezel, with 4 yellow gold screws securing the strap to the case and finally 8 yellow gold screws which lock up the back case from the upper side.

Its black dial with luminous white hands and markers is made with two superimposed dials, one white treated with super-luminova and the other one cut, treated with composed opaque black pigments. The 50 mm version is equipped with the UNITAS 6497 mechanical hand winding and 43 mm version houses an automatic mechanical movement, which is personalized to U Boat specifications for stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock.

Technical details
ø 43 mm – Ref. 5328
ø 50 mm – Ref. 5388

Movement
For 50 mm diameter version: UNITAS 6497 mechanical hand winding, Côtes de Genève decoration and blued screws. Power reserve: 46 hours
For 43 mm diameter version: Automatic mechanical Movement. Power reserve: 40 hours. Personalized to U Boat specifications for stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock

Functions
For 50 mm diameter, hours, minutes, seconds
For 43 mm diameter, hours, minutes, seconds, date at 9 o’clock

Case
Steel 316L AISI with PVD treatment, mat finish, sand-blasted
Details in 2N 18 K yellow gold: bezel, 4 screws securing the strap to the case, 8 screws which lock up the back case from the upper side
50 mm and 43 mm diameter
Gold weight for 50 mm diameter: 18, 20 gr; for 43 mm diameter: 17, 60 gr
Thickness for 50 mm diameter: 17, 5 mm; for 43 mm diameter: 13, 2 mm
Weight for 50 mm diameter: 155 gr; for 43 mm diameter: 100 gr
Caseback: see through, black glass. 50 mm diameter with steel grate, 43 mm diameter with special steel movement holder with particular holes to reduce the weight
Crystal: black, 1, 40 mm thick
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM

Dial
Black with white hands and markers, luminous with Superluminova
Two superimposed dials, one white treated with superluminova and the other one cut, treated with composed opaque black pigments

Strap
For 50 mm diameter, hypoallergenic and non-toxic rubber with alligator inset, square scales, dark brown. Width: 26/20 mm.
For 43 mm diameter, black alligator, square scales, 3 cuts out. Width: 20/20 mm. Handmade and hand finished.

U-Boat FLIGHTDECK Collection

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The FLIGHTDECK collection from U-Boat comprises of fine automatic chronograph timepieces. Available in stainless steel, black ceramic, Sterling Silver or 18 carat yellow gold versions, these timepieces are also offered in two case sizes, 45 mm & 50 mm.

FLIGHTDECK STEEL BEZEL
ø 50 mm – ref. 6120

Movement
Automatic mechanical chronograph personalized to U-Boat specifications for date display and stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 44 hours
25 jewels
Height: 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 30 min and 12 h
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
Steel 316L AISI, sand blast with subsequent treatment of IP Black coating, vacuum application
Special device protecting the crown
Bezel and push button in steel, satin finish
Serial numbering between the case horns
50 mm diameter
Crystal: sapphire, highly resistant, 2 mm thick.
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM.
Back: see through, personalized U-Boat oscillating weight, screwed in

Dial
Black in carbon fibre with hands and markers in relief, silver colour
Arabic numerals

Strap
Black, calf leather, exclusive aero design
Handmade and hand finished, tongue buckle with U-Boat personalization
Width 23/22 mm
Fastened to the case with screws, hypoallergenic and colour retain treatment.

FLIGHTDECK CAS BE
ø 45 mm – ref. 7117 
ø 50 mm – ref. 7119 

Movement
Automatic mechanical chronograph personalized to U-Boat specifications for date display and stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour,4 Hz
Power reserve: 44 hours
25 jewels
Personalized rotor, in silver, build with a base and 3 bridges fixed with blued screws

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 30 min and 12 h
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
Steel 316L AISI, brushed finish, distinguishing crown on left side, with a special protective device
Serial numbering between the case horns
50 mm and 45 mm diameter
Back: see through, screwed in
Crystal: sapphire, highly resistant
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM

Dial
Beige, opaque, with brown hands and markers
Arabic numerals

Strap
Handmade and hand finished alligator leather, square scale, brown, 3 circular cuts out, steel tongue buckle
Width for 50 mm diameter: 23/22 mm
Width for 45 mm diameter: 20/20 mm
Hypoallergenic and colour retain treatment
Fastened to the case with screws

FLIGHTDECK CERAMIC BEZEL
ø 50 mm – ref. 7118
ø 45 mm – ref. 7116

Movement
Automatic mechanical chronograph personalized to U-Boat specifications for date display and stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 44 hours
25 jewels
Height: 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 12 at 12, counter 30 minutes at 6
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
Steel 316L AISI, sand blast with subsequent treatment of IP Black coating, vacuum application
Serial numbering between the case horns
50 mm and 45 mm diameter
Thickness for 50 mm diameter: 17,00 mm; for 45 mm diameter: 16,90 mm
Weight for 50 mm diameter: 159 gr; for 45 mm diameter: 125 gr
Bezel: in black ceramic, shiny finish
Caseback: see through, screwed in. Personalized rotor, in silver, build with a base and 3 bridges fixed with blued screws
Crystal: sapphire, highly resistant, 2 mm thick
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM

Dial
Black in carbon fibre with hands and markers in relief, silver colour
Arabic numerals

Strap
In hypoallergenic rubber and black alligator inset, handmade and hand finished, black tongue buckle with U-Boat personalization
Width for 50 mm diameter: 23/20 mm.
Width for 45 mm diameter: 20/20 mm
Fastened to the case with screws, hypoallergenic and colour retain treatment

FLIGHTDECK CAS AND CAB
ø 50 mm – ref. 6122 – CAB
ø 50 mm – ref. 6117- CAS

Movement
Automatic mechanical chronograph personalized to U-Boat specifications for date display and stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 44 hours
25 jewels
Height: 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 12 at 12, counter 30 minutes at 6
Date window at 9 o’clock


Case
Steel 316L AISI. Ref 6122 steel 316L AISI with subsequent treatment of IP Black coating, vacuum application
Distinguishing crown on left side, with a special protective device (protected as a Trade Mark)
Serial numbering between the case horns
50 mm diameter
Thickness 17 mm
Weight 159 gr
Back: see through, personalized rotor with U-Boat logo, screwed in
Crystal: sapphire, highly resistant
Water resistance: 100 meters, 10 ATM

Dial
Black with hands and markers available in white or orange, luminous with superluminova
Arabic numerals

Strap
Width 23/22 mm
Fastened to the case with screws
Handmade and hand finished
For ref. 6117 brown calf leather, with deployante buckle
For ref. 6122 black calf leather, exclusive aero design, tongue buckle.

FLIGHTDECK BLACK CERAMIC BK/BR
ø 50 mm – ref. 7094 

Movement
Top Soigné with black screws, rhodium plated, automatic mechanical chronograph personalized to U-Boat specifications for date display and stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 44 hours
25 jewels
Height: 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, second hand chronograph, counters small seconds at 3, counter 12 at 12, counter 30 minutes at 6
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
In black ceramic, with subsequent sand blast or shinny finish, internal steel case
Diameter 50 mm
Special crown protection device on the left side, serial numbering between the horns of the case
Thickness 17,00 mm. Weight 140,00 gr.
Caseback: see-through, screwed in. Personalized rotor, in silver,  build with a base and 3 bridges fixed with blue screws
Crystal: sapphire, scratchproof, 2,02 mm thick.
Water resistance: 100 metres, 10 ATM.

Dial
Black mat with brown hands and index, in high relief
Arabic numbers

Strap
In hypoallergenic rubber and brown gold alligator inset, black tongue buckle in steel with U-Boat personalization
Width 23/20 mm
Colour retain treatment, fasten to the case with screws


FLIGHTDECK 50 CA925 BLACK
ø 50 mm – ref. 7106

Movement
Automatic mechanical chronograph modified and personalized at U-Boat specifications for date display and stem position at 9 o’clock
Frequency 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve 44 hours
25 jewels
Height 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 12 at 12, counter 30 minutes at 6
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
Sterling silver
Crown on the left side with a special protective device and push buttons in sterling silver
Diameter 50 mm
Silver weight 119,15 gr
Thickness 17,90 mm
Caseback: see-through, sealed with 7 screws
Crystal: sapphire, highly resistant, fumé
Water resistance: 50 meters, 5 ATM

Dial
Black in carbon fiber, with hands and markers in white colour
Arabic numerals, in high relief

Strap
Calf and alligator leather
Handmade and hand finished, with sterling silver tongue buckle
Width 23/22 mm, hypoallergenic and colour retain treatment
Fasten to the case with screws

FLIGHTDECK 50 CA925 BK CASE MARTELLÈE
ø 50 mm – ref. 7285 

Movement
Automatic mechanical chronograph modified and personalized at U-Boat specifications for date display and stem position at 9 o’clock
Frequency 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve 44 hours
25 jewels
Height 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 12 at 12, counter 30 minutes at 6
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
Sterling silver, refinished by hand using the traditional artisanal techniques, martellée finishing
Crown on the left side with a special protective device and push buttons in sterling silver
Diameter 50 mm
Silver weight 119,15 g
Thickness 17,90 mm
Caseback: see-through, sealed with 7 screws
Crystal: sapphire, highly resistant, fumé
Water Resistance: 50 meters, 5 ATM

Dial
Black in carbon fiber, with hands and markers in white colour
Arabic numerals, in high relief

Strap
Calf leather with precious inset in silver
Handmade and hand finished, with sterling silver tongue buckle
Width 23/22 mm, hypoallergenic and colour retain treatment
Fasten to the case with screws

FLIGHTDECK 50 CA925 BK CASE MARTELLÈE DIAMONDS
ø 50 mm – ref. 7287

Movement
Automatic mechanical chronograph modified and personalized at U-Boat specifications for date display and stem position at 9 o’clock
Frequency 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve 44 hours
25 jewels
Height 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 12 at 12, counter 30 minutes at 6
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
Sterling silver, refinished by hand using the traditional artisanal techniques, martellée finishing
Crown on the left side with a special protective device and push buttons in sterling silver
Diameter 50 mm
Silver weight 119,15 g
Thickness 17,90 mm
Personalization with black diamonds set on the horns of the case, U-Boat logo, chrono pusher at 10 o’clock, buckle and precious decoration in silver set on the strap. (142 black diamonds set patiently one by one, some reversed, total CT 2,99)
Caseback: see-through, sealed with 7 screws
Crystal: sapphire, highly resistant, fumé
Water resistance: 50 mt, 5 ATM

Dial
Black in carbon fiber, with hands and markers in white colour
Arabic numerals, in high relief

Strap
Calf leather with precious inset in silver
Handmade and hand finished, with sterling silver tongue buckle
Width 23/22 mm, hypoallergenic and colour retain treatment
Fasten to the case with screws

FLIGHTDECK 925 ELEMENTIUM
ø 50 mm – ref. 7286

Movement
Automatic mechanical chronograph modified and personalized at U-BOAT specifications for date display and stem position at 9 o’clock
Frequency 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve 44 hours
25 jewels
Height 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s,counter 12 at 12, counter 30 minutes at 6
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
Sterling silver, crown on the left side with a special protective device and push buttons in sterling silver (On the chrono pusher at 10 o’clock a black diamond (CT 0,35) has been set)
Diameter 50 mm
Silver weight 119,15 gr
Thickness 17,90 mm
Thin fissures have been patiently drilled on the case, where 204 black and brown diamonds have been set (CT black diamonds 0,46, CT brown diamonds 0,83)
Caseback: see-through, sealed with 7 screws
Crystal: sapphire, highly resistant, fumé.
Water resistance: 50 meters, 5 ATM

Dial
Black in carbon fiber, with hands and markers in white colour
Arabic numerals, in high relief

Strap
Calf leather with precious inset in silver and black diamonds setting
Handmade and hand finished, with sterling silver tongue buckle (with black and brown diamonds set on the buckle, CT 0,10)
Width 23/22 mm, hypoallergenic and colour retain treatment
Fasten to the case with screws

GOLD FLIGHTDECK 50 CA 18K
ø 50 mm – ref. 6248

Movement
Top Soigné with black screws, rhodium plated, automatic mechanical chronograph personalized to U-Boat specifications for date display and stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Power reserve: 44 hours
25 jewels
Height: 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s,counter 30 min and 12 h
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
Solid yellow 3N 18 K gold, satin finished by hand
Diameter: 50 mm. Exclusive protection device on the left side, push buttons and hook in 3N 18 K gold, personalized U-Boat rotor in 22 K gold, total gold weight 114,40 gr
Black diamond set on the chrono pusher at 10 o’clock
Serial numbering
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight: 183 gr
Caseback: in 3N 18 K gold, see through, screwed in
Crystal: sapphire, black, 2,02 mm thick
Water resistance: 50 meters, 5 ATM

Dial
Matt black with white hands and markers, luminous with superluminova
Arabic numerals

Strap
Handmade and hand finished alligator black leather, square scale, gold personalized U-Boat tongue buckle
Width: 23/22 mm
Hypoallergenic and colour retain treatment
Fastened to the case with 18 K gold screws

U-BOAT – U-1001 CLASSICO 47 LIMITED EDITION & U-1001 CLASSICO 55 LIMITED EDITION

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Specially designed for professional divers, the U-1001 CLASSICO collection from U Boat offers two limited edition timepieces: U-1001 CLASSICO 47 (Ref. 6949) and U-1001 CLASSICO 55 (Ref. 5868). Both versions are equipped with automatic mechanical movements modified and personalized to U-Boat specifications for stem position at 9 o’clock.

U Boat U-1001 CLASSICO 47 LIMITED EDITION
Produced in limited edition of 300 pieces, the U-1001 CLASSICO 47 (Ref. 6949) comes in a solid stainless Steel case measuring 47 mm and treated with subsequent IPB coating. Its crown is positioned on the left side of the case, with a special protective device and helium escape valve.  Serial number is engraved on a steel plate set on the left hand side of the case. The screwed in caseback has serial numbering engraved in bas-relief.

The U-1001 CLASSICO 47 is fitted with a scratchproof sapphire crystal glass. This diving timepiece is water resistant up to 1001 meters. This timepiece boasts two superimposed dials, one in carbon fiber and the other one cut, treated with composed opaque black pigments. A date window is visible at 4’o clock.

Technical details
Model: U-1001 CLASSICO 47 LIMITED EDITION
ø 47 mm – Ref. 6949

Movement
Automatic mechanical, modified and personalized to U-Boat specifications for stem position at 9 o’clock
Height: 4, 60 mm
25 jewels
Power reserve: 38 hours
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
“Skeleton” personalized U-Boat rotor

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 4 o’clock

Case
Steel with subsequent IPB coating
Distinguishing crown on the left side, with a special protective device and helium escape valve, serial number engraved on a steel plate, set on the left hand side of the case
Diameter: 47 mm
Caseback: screwed in, serial numbering engraved in bas-relief.
Crystal: high quality sapphire, scratchproof, 9 mm thick.
Water resistance: 1001 meters, 100 ATM

Dial
Two superimposed dials, one in carbon fiber and the other one cut, treated with composed opaque black pigments.
U-1001 calligraphy in high relief and raised
Black hands

Strap
Black, rubber hypoallergenic with plate in steel and subsequent IPB coating, deployante buckle
Width: 23/22 mm. Fastened to the case with screws

Options
The model can be assembled, on request, with flat regular sapphire glass

Edition
Limited edition of 300 units

U Boat U-1001 CLASSICO 55 Limited Edition
Produced in limited edition of timepieces of 1001 pieces in Grade 2 natural titanium the U-1001 CLASSICO 55 model boasts a distinguishing crown on left side, with a special protective device and helium escape valve. The serial number is engraved on a titanium plate set on the left hand side of the case.

Measuring 55 mm in diameter, the CLASSICO 55 model offers a water resistance up to 1001 meters. Other features include sapphire crystal glass and screw in caseback.

Technical details
Model: U-1001 CLASSICO 55 Limited Edition
ø 55 mm – Ref. 5868

Movement
Automatic mechanical, modified and personalized at U-Boat specifications for stem position at 9 o’clock
Height: 4,60 mm
25 jewels
Power reserve: 38 hours
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz
Rotor with Côtes de Genève decoration

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 4 o’clock

Case
Grade 2 natural titanium
Distinguishing crown on left side, with a special protective device (protected as a Trade Mark) and helium escape valve, serial number engraved on a titanium plate, set on the left hand side of the case
Diameter: 55 mm.
Thickness: 18,20 mm
Weight: 205 gr approx.
Caseback: screwed in, limited edition 1001 units, serial numbering engraved in bas-relief.
Crystal: high quality sapphire, scratchproof, 5,50 mm thick.
Water resistance: 1001 meters, 100 ATM.

Dial
Two superimposed dials, one treated with superluminova orange added pigments and the other one cut, treated with composed opaque black pigments
Arabic numerals, superluminova luminous hands
U1001 writing in high relief

Strap
Handcrafted brown leather
Width: 23/23 mm
Fitted with a titanium tongue buckle
Second strap black, hypoallergenic rubber with plate in titanium, deployante buckle
Width 23/22: mm
Fastened to the case with screws

Edition
Limited edition of 1001 units

U-Boat U-42 Chrono Gold Limited Edition

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Produced in a limited edition of 99 pieces, the U-42 Chrono Gold model successfully alliances titanium with precious gold. Its case, Bi-directional rotating bezel and caseback are crafted in Titanium; whereas the minute indicators on bezel, crown, chrono button, screws on the bezel and bezel release lever are made with 18 carat gold. The 12 o’clock ball indicator on the bezel is made of ceramic.

All engravings on this piece are carried out by mechanical pantograph. The resistance of this piece is tested in an autoclave at 40 atm before the final assembly is completed. The winding crown was built in two parts: one is attached to the movement stem whilst the other is hinged to it with a pivot. This gives a flexible joint configuration which allows the crown to protrude considerably from the watch itself for winding and setting, yet returning it to a protected, hidden position, diminishing the side clutter when in action. The water-tight crown protection attached to the stem is assured by a clipping gasket in energised Polytetrafluoroethylene and by an o-ring twin-arrangement.

Equipped with an automatic movement, this timepiece offers chronograph functions, and a date indication at 9 o’clock.

Technical details
Model: U-Boat U-42 Chrono Gold Limited Edition
Limited Edition 99 Units
Ref. 6473

Movement
Automatic mechanical chronograph modified and personalized at U-Boat specifications for date display and stem position at 9 o’clock
Frequency: 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz.
Power reserve: 48 hours
25 jewels
Height: 7 mm

Functions
Hours, minutes, small second
Chronograph 60 s, counter 30 min and 12 h
Date window at 9 o’clock

Case
In titanium, with subsequent treatment of IP Black coating
Diameter: 47 mm. Case thickness: 18,90 mm
Watertight on axis reset and assured charge by PTFE gasket
Bi-directional rotating bezel, in titanium, lockable with a lever on the right side of the case
Fixing of revolving bezel by 3 screws encapsulated in the back case
The bezel removal, for maintenance and washing obtained by removing the three screws, does not affect the watch watertight
12 o’clock ball indicator on the bezel made of ceramic, minutes indicators in gold 18 K
Crown, chrono button, screws on the bezel, bezel release lever in rose gold, 18 K
Gold total weight around 15,40 gr
Caseback in titanium, fixed on case with 6 encapsulated hexagon screws in steel
Crystal: sapphire glass.
Water resistance: 300 meters, 30 ATM.

Dial
Two superimposed dials, one in rose gold 18 K and one in matt black, laser cut.
Baton hands

Strap
Handmade and hand finished alligator black leather, square scale, tongue titanium buckle, tongue of the buckle in 18 K rose gold
Width: 23/23 mm. Fastened to the case with screws

U-Boat – U-42 Automatic (Ref. 6157 and 6471) and U-42 Chrono (Ref. 6475 and 6472) Limited Editions

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This limited edition U-42 line offers two automatic and two automatic chronograph models.These astonishing and exceptionally rare models were designed with a reinvented hand winder made from the same Grade-5 Titanium that was used for the back case, case and bezel.

All engravings on each timepiece are carried out by mechanical pantograph, including the brass dial with plate located, which is galvanised and finished with a bright enamel paste. The pressure resistance of each timepiece is tested in an autoclave at 40 bar before the final assembly is completed.

The U-42’s winding crown was built in two parts: one is attached to the movement stem whilst the other is hinged to it with a pivot. This gives a flexible joint configuration which allows the crown to protrude considerably from the watch itself for winding and setting, yet returning it to a protected, hidden position, diminishing the side clutter when in action. This type of crown is imperative under certain conditions as it is absolutely necessary for activities during which gloves are required such as underwater operations and environmental practice at Arctic temperatures. The water-tight crown protection attached to the stem is assured by a clipping gasket in energised Polytetrafluoroethylene and by an o-ring twin-arrangement.

The U-42 Automatic models displays hours, minutes and small seconds whereas the U-42 Chrono in addition to basic timekeeping functions also boasts central chronograph 60 seconds, counter for 30 min at 6’o clock and 12 hour counter at 12’o clock. Small seconds counter is positioned at 3’o clock and date window at 9 o’clock.

Technical details
U-42 Automatic Chronograph, ø 53 mm – ref. 6475
U-42 Automatic Chronograph, ø 47 mm – ref. 6472
U-42 Automatic, ø 47 mm – ref. 6471
U-42 Automatic, ø 53 mm – ref. 6157
Limited Edition 999 Units

Movement
For ref. 6157 and 6471 automatic mechanical, personalized to U-Boat specifications for stem to be positioned at 9 o’clock. Power reserve: 40 hours.
For ref. 6475 and 6472 automatic mechanical chronograph modified and personalized at U-Boat specifications for date display and stem position at 9 o’clock. Power reserve: 48 hours.

Functions
Ref. 6157 and 6471: hours, minutes, small seconds
Ref. 6475 and 6472: hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 60 s, counter 30 min and 12 h. Date window at 9 o’clock.

Case
In titanium
Diameter: 47 mm or 53 mm
Charge axis, stop crown lever, stop glass handles, bezel runners, and strap pivots in steel AISI 316
Watertight on axis reset and assured charge by PTFE gasket
Bi-directional rotating bezel, in titanium, lockable with a lever on the right side of the case
Fixing of revolving bezel by 3 screws encapsulated in the back case
The bezel removal, for maintenance and washing obtained by removing the three screws, does not affect the watch watertight
12 o’clock ball indicator on the bezel made of ceramic
Caseback in titanium fixed on case with 6 encapsulated hexagon screws in steel.
Crystal: sapphire glass.
Water resistance: 300 meters, 30 ATM

Dial
Matte black, markers treated with superluminova (peach color)
Baton hands, treated with superluminova

Strap
Handmade and hand finished calf leather, carefully selected and  processed following the traditional artisan handcrafted techniques used  in the 1800’s, which give the strap a naturally distressed feel and look
Tongue buckle in titanium

OREFICI REGATA CHRONOGRAPH RETROGRADE EDITION

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A more modern version of regata yacht racing is regatta powerboat racing. The REGATA CHRONOGRAPH collection from OREFICI is designed specifically for the sportsman who enjoys passion and extremes and expects the same from his timepiece. Miami, Florida was the inspiration for this line where powerboats replace classic sailboats and this sport is taken to another level.

OREFICI REGATA CHRONOGRAPH RETROGRADE EDITION

REGATA CHRONOGRAPH has timekeeping and stopwatch functions, a 1/20 of a second retrograde counter at 6 o’clock, and two sub dials at 3 and 9 o’clock.

The retrograde feature allows the wearer to chronograph speed much quicker to 1/20 of a second; an essential need in powerboat racing. With moveable lugs, this timepiece molds to any wrist for a perfect fit, every time.

Technical details

Model: Regata Chrono Retrograde

  • Case: S/S 316 L Plus 48 Mm
  • Movement: Chronograph Retrograde
  • Function: Chronograph 1/20 of Second
  • Band: Silicon Gel
  • Glass: K1 Sapphire Coating Anti-Reflex
  • Water resistance: 10 ATM / 330 feet

OREFICI SUBACQUEO TRENTA

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The resemblance of a beautiful starfish signifies that the OREFICI SUBACQUEO TRENTA watch was inspired from sea-life that is much closer to the ocean’s floor.

The Trenta watch was designed for underwater diving, exploration, and boating; with capabilities of around 100 meters or 330 feet in depth. The Trenta watch has precision seals that will withstand a great number of dives and still hold true time. It also meets the ISO 6425 Standard.

OREFICI SUBACQUEO TRENTA

The Trenta bezel has markings to give the diver an accurate measurement of bottom time. It has been engraved to be legible in all water/land applicable scenarios. The rotating bezel is suitable for shallow single gas (air) diving only.

It can also be used in other situations in which a measurement of elapsed time is needed. The Trenta bezel is unidirectional; it contains a ratchet so it can only be turned counter-clockwise to increase the apparent elapsed time. It is an important “fail-safe” feature when going diving.

OREFICI SUBACQUEO TRENTA

The Trenta bezel has ten slanted face/sides that helps repel water and also has engraved numbers that can be clearly read. In place of the “30” you can find a signature “TRENTA”, which is Italian for thirty at the 6 O’ clock position.

At the twelve hour; the bezel has a distinct cut that indicates a true zero and start point for diving time. The top side is engraved with “Immersion Point” followed by a directional arrow as an indicator for counter-clockwise movement.

The face on the OREFICI SUBACQUEO TRENTA watch has slanted outer walls that have the 1-60 indexes; the 12 & 6 and indexes are all embossed off the perforated face resembling the material scuba tanks are coated with. The face is simple indeed but yet accurate and sufficient to keep track of time. The face has depth that makes the time and date clear to see in or out of the water.

Technical details

Model: Subacqueo Trenta Chronograph

  • Case: S/S 316 L Plus 48 mm.
  • Movement: SWISS Chronograph Date
  • Band: OREFICI Embossed/Silicon Gel
  • Glass:K1 Sapphire Coating Anti-Reflex
  • Water Res:10 ATM / 330 Feet