The U-Boat Classico mens watch has a very nice clean dial easy to read dial. The first striking feature is unique crown guard situated on the left side of the watch. This U-Boat has a black carbon fiber dial with a date function at 3 0‘clock. It comes in two different sizes 45mm or 53mm (that’s big!) on a black silicone strap with a deployment buckle. Utilizing an ETA 2824 automatic movement with an estimated power reserve of 40 hours.

Pros - Nice Clean dial, unique crown guard

Consideration - On the high side for a non-chronometer

Case: Steel PVD Treated

Case Diameter: 45 mm/53 mm

Crown: Screw Down

Crystal: Sapphire

Dial: Black Carbon

Strap: Silicone

Movement: Automatic

Power Reserver: 40 hours

Water Resistant: 100m

Lug Width: 22 mm

U-Boat Classico AB4 Watch Review

Case: Stainless Steel

Case Diameter: 50 mm

Strap: Leather

Lug Width: 22 mm

Crystal: Sapphire

Power Reserve: 44 hrs

Movement: Auto

Water Resistance: 100m

  The U-Boat Flightdeck CAS 50mm is one of U-boat’s more manageable watch sizes. The case comes in at 50mm and shows off the clean smooth lines of dial very well. The Flightdeck has a nice fit and finish and features a display back. The dial is black carbon fiber, with plenty of lume applied to the hands and numerals. There are three subdials, all powered by a Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement, with an approximate power reserve of 44 hours.

  Aesthetically, the watch has a nice balance, with the crown guard on the left side in usual U-Boat fashion. U-Boat is also stamped and bead blasted on the case side, impressive in touch viewed in person.  There is a date window at 9 o’clock, correct positioning in regards to the crown location. U-Boats are handcrafted in Italy, this is reflected in the MSRP.

Pros – Unique, handcrafted

Considerations – Water resistance, size