U-Boat Darkmoon 44mm Coral Red IBP Rubber Strap Watch

Radiant Red Soleil Meets Tactical Black PVD Fluid Immersion Handcrafted in Lucca, Tuscany, the U-Boat Darkmoon 44mm Red IPB Soleil (Ref. 8697 / 8697/B) brings fiery chromatic intensity to Italo Fontana’s liquid-filled horological concept. The AISI 316L stainless steel case receives a durable matte black IPB/PVD treatment, framing an extraordinary dial cavity completely submerged in a low-viscosity transparent oil bath. This liquid medium completely eliminates light refraction—creating a striking "glassless" visual effect that magnifies depth and contrast across the sunray-brushed red dial. Accented with beige Super-LumiNova numerals and hands, a dynamic compensating air bubble drifts freely across the dial to balance ambient temperature shifts.

Technical Specifications:

• Reference / SKU: 8697 (8697/B)

• Writing Mode / Category: Horology / Fluid-Immersion Quartz Watch

• Movement: Swiss Ronda 712.3 quartz movement, fully lubricated in an oil bath

• Case Diameter: 44.0 mm (44.8 mm with patented crown guard)

• Case Material: AISI 316L stainless steel with full matte black IPB / PVD coating

• Dial: Painted metal dial in rich coral red with sunbrushed soleil finish, beige Super-LumiNova numerals, indices, and hands

• Crystal: Scratch-resistant, high-grade domed sapphire crystal

• Crown & Protection: Patented left-hand screw-down crown with locking guard at 9 o'clock

• Caseback: Innovative patented Locking Ring System with quick-access battery replacement hatch and laser-engraved serialized markings

• Water Resistance: 50 meters / 5 ATM

• Strap & Buckle: 22/20 mm ultra-resistant black vulcanized rubber strap with embossed U-Boat logo and black PVD stainless steel tongue buckle

• Origin: Handcrafted in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy

• Packaging: Deluxe handcrafted U-Boat presentation box with official warranty booklet and serialized provenance

Authorized Canadian Representation:

• ✓ 100% Official Canadian Distributor Stock

• ✓ Official 2-Year International Manufacturer Warranty Included

• ✓ Complete Serialized Provenance & Handcrafted Factory Presentation Box

• ✓ Direct Domestic Insured Courier Dispatch