U-Boat Darkmoon 44mm IP Bronze Black Dial Watch

Inspired by the dark side of the moon, the U-Boat Darkmoon 44 IP Bronze (Ref. 8467 / 9467) exemplifies Italo Fontana’s bold vision and boundary-pushing Italian horological design. At the heart of this timepiece is U-Boat’s signature Oil Immersion concept: the Swiss-engineered electromechanical movement and dial are completely bathed in a specialized low-viscosity lubricating oil. This fluid bath eliminates internal reflections, creating an optical illusion of three-dimensional depth where the beige numerals and luminous hands appear suspended directly beneath the curved sapphire crystal. A floating compensation bubble drifts freely across the dial to balance ambient temperature variations, bringing dynamic kinetic movement to the wrist. Housed in a 44mm surgical-grade stainless steel case finished in an aged IP Bronze coating and featuring U-Boat’s signature left-hand "Destro" crown, it delivers an unmistakable aesthetic engineered for collectors of independent luxury.

Technical Specifications:

• Reference / SKU: 8467 (also cataloged under 9467)

• Category: Horology / Luxury Swiss-Italian Oil-Immersed Quartz Timepiece

• Movement: Swiss Ronda 712.3 electromechanical quartz (lubricated in an oil bath)

• Functions: Hours, minutes

• Case Dimensions: 44.0 mm diameter (approx. 15.0 mm thickness including domed crystal)

• Case Material: AISI 316L surgical-grade stainless steel with aged IP Bronze treatment

• Case Design: Bold curvature with iconic left-hand ("Destro") crown orientation

• Dial: Deep matte black immersed in low-viscosity oil; beige Arabic numerals and indices treated with Super-LumiNova; free-floating air compensation bubble

• Crystal: High-grade domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

• Crown: Screw-down IP Bronze crown positioned at 9 o'clock

• Caseback: Screwed-in IP Bronze caseback featuring patented Locking Ring System with quick-access battery compartment hatch

• Water Resistance: 50 meters / 5 ATM

• Strap & Buckle: 22 mm handcrafted vintage brown Italian calf leather strap with IP Bronze-finish steel pin buckle

• Packaging: Official U-Boat handcrafted presentation box, user manual, and warranty booklet

Authorized Canadian Representation:

• ✓ 100% Official Canadian Distributor Stock

• ✓ Official 2-Year International Manufacturer Warranty Included

• ✓ Complete Serialized Provenance & Handcrafted Presentation Box

• ✓ Direct Domestic Insured Courier Dispatch