The U-Boat Classico mens watch has an extremely clean dial, very easy to read. The first striking feature is unique crown guard situated on the left side of the watch, hence “Left Hook”. This U-Boat has a black carbon fiber dial with a date function at 3 0‘clock. Carbon fiber is being found in a lot more watches in the last few years and for good reason, it looks great. The AB4 has the large numerals 12, 4, and 8. This seems to work better on this watch than the more common 12, 3, 6, and 9 arrangement. The Classico AB4 comes in two different sizes 45mm or 53mm (that’s no small watch) 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: 45mm/53mm

Crown: Screw Down

Crystal: Sapphire

Dial: Black Carbon

Strap: Silicone

Movement: Automatic

Power Reserve: 40 hours

Water Resistant: 100m

Lug Width: 22mm

U-Boat Classico AB4 Left Hook Watch Review

Case: Stainless Steel

Case Diameter: 43mm

Bezel: Fixed Brushed

Strap: Leather

Lug Width: 20mm

Crystal: Sapphire

Movement: ETA 2824

Power Reserve: 40 hrs Water Resistance: 100m

  The U-Boat Thousands of Feet AS (ref. 1888) is one the few reasonable sizes U-Boat has to offer. For those who have been admiring U-Boat from a far do to size, this might be the watch to tilt the scales. The case is really the show stealer here. There are eight visible screws locking the case back into place. Also, there are four through and through holes, located at each corner of the case in between the sets of screws. Definitely, gives the watch more depth and works well with the design of the watch. Each watch has the serial number engraved on the right side of the case. The crown is on the left side of the case, opposed to the standard right side. Thousands of Feet has a “sandwich” like dial, this stands out nicely with the white on black combination. A black leather strap, with a tang buckle secures this watch down. Thousands of Feet AS is powered by an ETA 2824 automatic movement and has an estimated power reserve of 40 hours.

  The U-Boat Thousands of Feet AS falls a little short in the water resistance department. The watches name is Thousands of Feet, probably in reference to up, opposed to down for water resistance. This is a more affordable offering from U-Boat and is one of there most versatile from a size standpoint. There are a few variations of the watch case with this, it comes in the Thousands of Feet AS, AB, MS, and few other variations from there.

Pros – Unique case design, smaller size for U-Boat

Considerations – Water resistance

  The U-Boat Flightdeck CAS 50mm is one of U-boat’s more manageable watch sizes. The case comes in at 50mm, showing off the clean smooth lines of dial very well. The Flightdeck has a nice fit and finish, it also features a display back. The dial is black, 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, nice added touch when 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

Case: Stainless Steel

Case Diameter: 50mm

Bezel: Fixed Brushed

Strap: Leather

Lug Width: 22mm

Crystal: Sapphire

Movement: Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve: 44 hrs Water Resistance: 100m