The case of the Doppiotempo has been made of naturally aged bronze (so no forced patina). It has a water-resistance of 100 meters and is fitted with U-BOAT’s patented protective device, a crown release system on its left side at 8 o’clock AKA canteen-style crown cover.
Over on the other side of the case is a bezel locking lever plus a serial number engraved on a small plate that is fixed on the case just above it. It is also equipped with a Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment.
The watch face is made up of three superimposed brown or green dials with a visible ruby poking cheekily through at 6 o'clock. It features Arabic numerals, with a bronzed brushed frame and SLN treatment and hand-brushed bronzed hands, also with SLN.
Power comes from a 25 jewel, automatic mechanical movement, personalized to U-BOAT specifications so that the stem could be positioned at 9 o’clock. It has a laser cut rotor as per U-BOAT specifications, a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz and a power-reserve of 38 hours.
The case-back is kinda’ cool – it is sealed with 7 external screws and has a small U-shaped window with fumé (smoked) Sapphire crystal showing the balance wheel movement.
Finally, the new U-BOAT Doppiotempo Bronzo comes on a handmade, hand finished 22mm calf leather strap in brown or green with tongue buckle in bronze – priced 3300euro.
BTW Ref. BR is currently SOLD OUT.
Am I being dyslexia again or did anyone else see the word, disappointment on first glance? For reference, I believe doppio tempo translates as double time from Italian.
So what do you think? Is this something you’d buy? How about U-BOAT’s image – would you consider them a fashion brand still? And what about canteen crown covers – love ‘em or hate ‘em?
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