Deep-sea submersible, Profondo 10,000 MT from U-Boat, offers Mariana Trench exploration capability at a budget-friendly price point for the microbrand market.
The U-Boat Profondo 10,000 MT is a standout in the world of deep-sea diving watches. This titanium timepiece boasts an impressive 10,000-meter water resistance rating, making it a formidable companion for the deepest dives.
Crafted from matte-finished titanium, the watch's case measures 46mm in diameter and 27mm in thickness. The unidirectional titanium bezel, adorned with etched markers, adds to its robust design. The 9.7mm domed sapphire crystal, complete with an anti-reflective coating, ensures clarity underwater.
The watch's unique selling point lies in its dial, which undergoes an aggressive aging treatment to achieve a shipwreck-like patina. The three-layer metal sandwich dial, reminiscent of steampunk and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea aesthetics, is laser cut and chemically oxidized. The dial features beige Super-LumiNova-filled titanium hour markers and 1970s-style diving hands, while the chapter ring showcases a hexagonal bolt motif, echoing submarine hull construction.
The U-Boat Profondo 10,000 MT is powered by a modified Sellita SW200 automatic movement, offering 26 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), and a 41-hour power reserve. The watch comes with two strap options—aged Tuscan leather and a three-link titanium bracelet—providing versatility that sets it apart from many competitors.
Priced at $4,200, this limited edition of 100 individually numbered pieces offers a unique blend of extreme technical capability, unconventional design, and Italian flair. The watch also includes a helium release valve integrated at 3 o’clock for saturation diving safety.
Compared to Swiss luxury deep dive watches like the Rolex Deepsea Challenge, the U-Boat Profondo 10,000 MT offers a more affordable option without compromising on quality or functionality. This makes it a noteworthy choice for serious diving enthusiasts and collectors.
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Style and technology intertwine in the unique U-Boat Profondo 10,000 MT, where a shipwreck-like dial and a modified Sellita SW200 automatic movement meet, providing an unconventional design and an impressive 10,000-meter water resistance rating. This blend of extreme technical capability, Italian flair, and affordability sets it apart from many competitors, making it a noteworthy choice for serious diving enthusiasts and collectors.
