![]() It used to be that one method of ensuring a water-tight case was to seal in the crown. This is a bit of a vestigial element on the watch, but is meant to assist with water resistance. Speaking of chronographs, you’ll notice the large screw cap on the crown connected via a little clasp to the bottom side of the watch. The configuration looks like a Valjoux 7750, but the size of the watches would suggest use of the new ETA Valgranges movement which offers the same features as the Valjoux 7750, but is larger. Inside are all Swiss automatic movements. Both the gold and ceramic models shown are 55mm and Flightdeck models, but another model U-Boat offer that I like a lot is the “Thousands Of Feet.” I’ll likely cover that more at a later time. While you can get watches in steel and gold, they now offer large ceramic cases on the Flightdeck models. The sizes range from as low to 45mm and up to 55mm (likely more soon). I have been taking more notice of them, and like where they are going. U-Boat has been releasing some impressive watches as of late. I mention this to impress upon you that you don’t need to be a massive person to pull off the large watch look. He is a well-built guy, but he and Schwarzenegger both wold not be considered particularly tall. This is becoming more and more popular with large or activity orientated watches.īe it known that Stallone is not particularly tall. In order to compensate for their size, U-Boat watches place their crowns and chronograph pushers on the left side so that they don’t dig in to one’s wrist and are less prone to snag or get damaged. Large watches make a bigger statement, are easier to read, and provide much more room for interesting complications or design themes. Regardless of the fact that large watches are in, there are more reasons to get one beyond trend conformity. 55 is really big, and 60mm, is well bigger. “Arnold is up to 60, I get a 55 and Arnold has to get a 60.” Of course he is talking about the diameter of the watch face. ![]() I love Stallone’s remarks about Arnold Schwarzenegger in the clip.
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