The crown – placed on the left side of the case in typical U-Boat style – is built with a patented protective device so it can’t be pulled out while under water. Of course, the watch – offered with black dial – is equipped with a rotating unidirectional bezel with calibrated markers for divers. The Sommerso Bronze diver watch measures 46mm in diameter and so it offers a large canvas for the natural oxidation process. Each piece of bronze changes over time with exposure to the elements and turns a different shade of blue or green. Bronze is highly water- and corrosion resistant and yet is harder than steel or iron, so it is often used for accents on ships. It was the metal of choice in ancient times for jewelry, chalices and even maritime uses. The ancient alloy was the first metal that man learned how to manipulate because of its pliability. Now, Italo Fontana creates a bronze version using untreated bronze that will achieve a unique patina over time. The Sommerso dive watch is one of the most popular and sought-after collections from U-Boat thanks to its features and its looks. U-Boat Sommerso Bronze watch is equipped with a Swiss movement and boasts a unidirectional rotating bronze bezel for diving. It regularly pushes the creative envelop when it comes to new materials, working not only in titanium, steel and gold, but also in carbon, tungsten, ceramic and bronze. Today, U-Boat continues to build watches with character that are powered by Swiss-made movements. The brand quickly gathered a universal following of people who love a large, highly distinguished watch chocked with function and rugged durability. In no time, celebrities and athletes like David Beckham and Arnold Schwarzenegger were wearing U-Boat watches. Italo was inspired by those drawings and, in 2000, created U-Boat watches, billing it as “A New Dimension in Time.” The bold look of the U-Boat watches, with strong profiles and decidedly masculine appeal, took many around the world by storm. He had discovered drawings that his grandfather, Ilvo Fontana had created in 1942 in response to a request by the Italian Navy to design watches for its pilots –according to highly precision technical guidelines. Its highly distinguishable watches were conceived of by Italo Fontana in the year 2000. U-Boat is all about oversized cases, left-side crowns and resistance to the most extreme conditions. The brand’s newest watch, the Sommerso Bronze, deftly underscores this theme, and takes form and function to a new level by crafting the diver’s watch in beloved bronze - one of the hottest metals on the watch market today. Italian watch brand U-Boat, designed by Italo Fontana and crafted in Tuscany, Italy, is all about distinctive Italian styling and high-tech functions.
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