The U-Boat Classico 40 IPB Black is the compact Classico in black, from the IPB-coated case to the alligator strap.
Sapphire front and back
Sapphire covers the black dial, and a sapphire window in the screw-fastened back reveals the movement.
Rooted in a 1942 naval design
The Classico’s large numerals and protected left-side crown come from Ilvo Fontana’s 1942 plans for an Italian Navy watch that was never built. His grandson Italo revived the design in Lucca. On the Classico, a patented guard protects the crown.
The details
The 40 mm case is 316L stainless steel with a black IPB finish and is water-resistant to 100 meters.
The automatic movement displays the hours, minutes, and date. It has 25 jewels, a 38-hour power reserve, and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.
The black alligator strap measures 18 mm at the lugs and closes with a steel pin buckle. The watch is made in Italy.
Black IPB treatment coats the 316L stainless steel case, continuing the color of the dial and alligator strap. Sapphire covers the dial and forms the window in the back.
The screw-fastened case back has a sapphire window for viewing the automatic movement. Sapphire is also used over the dial at the front.
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