<a href="/images/old/6a00e5537d966288330133f48bcea2970b-800wi.jpg" rel="lightbox" style="float: left;"><img alt="Image001" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e5537d966288330133f48bcea2970b " src="/images/old/6a00e5537d966288330133f48bcea2970b-250wi.jpg" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; width: 230px;" title="Image001" /></a> <a href="/images/old/6a00e5537d966288330133f48bcf84970b-800wi.jpg" rel="lightbox" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Uboat watch" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e5537d966288330133f48bcf84970b " src="/images/old/6a00e5537d966288330133f48bcf84970b-250wi.jpg" style="width: 230px;" title="Uboat watch" /></a> <br /><br />The <strong>U-Boat&#39;s U42</strong> is the reduced diameter version of the innovative 1942 model, which possesses automatic U-28 calibre Swiss movement and a reserve charge of 40 hours. Like the model from which it has been derived, the <strong>U42</strong> is unique in <strong>U-Boat’s</strong> production being retro and also contemporary. The materials include grade 5 titanium for the case, bottom and lunette. The rewinding axis, rim, rim block lever, glass-lock brackets, lunette guides, quarter hands, 5-minute hands and strap pins are all made of 316L AISI steel. <p>  Before final assembly, each watch is put together without movement and face and put in an autoclave at a pressure of 40 bar in order to test its resistance to pressure and tightness, which are guaranteed down to 300 metres. </p><p>  It possesses a brown leather strap with the finishing of a craftsman, a titanium buckle and double tongue. The <a href="http://www.uboatwatch.it/" target="_blank">U42</a> is available in limited edition of 999 pieces for those that recognize the value of a synthesis of history and technology. You can pick one up for approximate $6150. </p> 