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Italo Fontana, creative soul behind U-BOAT, never put any limit to his creativity even in terms of materials. All materials interest him, from the classic steel to the more technological magnesium, from carbon, bronze, gold, and silver to ceramic. He loves to try things out without being influenced by the market and the competition. Perfect example is the new THE ELEMENTIUM part of the flightdeck collection.
The Flightdeck is a watch coming from the past, it reminds of the altimeter devices that were used in the ‘20s aircrafts. Italo was visiting an aircraft carrier and he noticed the similarities of the Flightdeck control panels on the ship with those of the fighter jets , taking off and landing. These precision tools gave him the idea to sketch out the first drafts of a model, The Flightdeck.
This time the case has been partially drilled in order to create small fissures into the sterling silver 925 material. Furthermore all the small cracks have been patiently filled by Italian craftsmen with 204 brown and black diamonds (Blacks 0,46 CT , Brown 0,83 CT). This flamboyant and precious case turns this classic watch into a brand new jewelry masterpiece with full U-BOAT identity.
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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, chronograph, counter small seconds at 3, 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 g. Thickness 17,90 mm.
BACK: see-through, sealed with 7 screws.
DIAL: black in carbon fiber, with hands and markers in beige colour. Arabic numerals, in high relief.
CRYSTAL: sapphire, highly resistant.
WATER-RESISTANCE: 50 metres, 5 ATM.
STRAP: Calf leather with precious inset in silver and black diamonds setting. Hand made 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.
