The is made of stainless steel. The bezel and vertical sides of the bottom cover are highly polished. For the lugs, repeat the process for the bolts across the strap and for certain surfaces of the pusher at 8 o'clock and 10 o'clock. Other surfaces are satin brushed. The resulting overall is balanced, creating a fascinating contrast between the brushed and polished surface.
The crown features a solid crown protector that I love on other U-Boat timepieces. At first glance, it seems to be a utilitarian, but as the familiarity increases, it feels honest and “grows on you”. Genius, position the crown and button on the left side of the case. Bent hands do not cause the common skin irritation of the crown on the right side of some watch cases.
This is a sturdy watch with a diameter of 46 mm and a case height of 17 mm. However, although it is large, it is very comfortable to wear. This is mainly due to the short lugs that allow the belt to embrace the wrist with compassion.
The strap provides more nostalgia. Its circular cut is reminiscent of the driving gloves my father wore in the 1970s.
Reverse the watch and enjoy the bottom cover. It mentions its Italian origin and also mentions the Swiss movement. The movement is made of sapphire crystal. The nameplate on the strap informs the wearer of the unique model of the series.
The movement is automatically wound and the oscillating weight is beautiful. It is made of sterling silver and is represented by the number "925". The rotor is open and has blue screws to remind the wearer that the high quality look is the basis of its beauty.
Traditionalists would appreciate the pattern of the Geneva ripples, which appear in a circular form on the bridge below the rotor, as well as the disturbances on the floor and the weight of the pendulum.
The movement has a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and is equipped with 25 jewels. The power reserve is 44 hours.
U-boat U-51 Chimera (6495) is commendable. Handsome appearance. Comfortable to wear, its structure gives quality and sturd reliability.
However, one aspect of the table distinguishes it from many watches. It is very clear and easy to read. Indeed, the clean appearance provided many advantages for this reformed primary school student with knee anemia and radioactive teeth, continuing to illuminate his path.
Technical indicators
Model: U-Boat U-51 Chimera
Reference number: 6495
Housing: stainless steel; diameter 46.00 mm; height 17.00 mm; waterproof capacity up to 10 bar (100 m); sapphire crystal glass front and bottom cover.
Function: hour; minute; auxiliary second; date; chronograph.
Movement: self-winding; frequency 28,800 vph (4 Hz); 25 jewels; 44-hour power reserve
Strap: black alligator strap, stainless steel clasp.
Excellent boat CHIMERA 46 SS skeleton
The focus of a traditional watch is on the front, holding the pointer to mark the time, usually on a solid background. Today, U-BOAT creator Italo Fontana stripped the watch from Chimera 46 and retained the internal structure of the watch. The unique iconic case of the Chimera AISI 316, combined with blackened stainless steel, bezel, case and bottom cover and screws, now has a new "industrial" charm. Through the transparent front and bottom cover, you can see the beautifully decorated automatic movement, just like the previous model.
The U-77 Valjoux TopSoignè automatic mechanical movement is highly appreciated and customised with black screws under the optically thick and flat sapphire glass mirror. The chronograph movement is reliable and accurate, and is a mark of the U-Boat limited edition, making them different from the standard models. Last but not least, the innovative and patented engraving button ejects the inner crown from its recessed position, making date and time adjustments easy. Limited edition of 88 items.
Case:
The 46 mm diameter AISI 316 housing and blackened stainless steel.
Movement:
skull U-77 Valjoux TopSoignè movement, automatic mechanical chronograph, modified and personalized U-BOAT specifications with black screws.
Features:
Timing function, no date. Hour, minute, small seconds, chronograph 60s, 12 o'clock counter 30, 30 minute counter
Back: The back of the bezel and case are locked together by external tubing and custom buttons to ensure absolute water resistance.
Dial: The skeleton dial is divided into three levels.
Waterproof:
100 meters waterproof.
Strap: Handmade black leather strap. Black buckle.
CRYSTAL:
The optical sapphire glass on the front and back of the mirror box is thick and flat.
Additional features:
The oversized crown cap at 9 o'clock is easy to fix and is attached to the case.
The innovative styling pusher ejects the inner crown from its recessed position, making it easy to adjust the date and time (patented).
Timing putter for milling on the outer surface.
Side windows allow viewing of the movement.
Sterling silver personalized rotor, including three bridges locked by 3 blue screws.
