The “Big Watch” Trend of 2010
It seems the “big watch” trend of the last decade is still growing, quite literally. Leading the way, U-Boat Thousands of Feet boasts a case size 50 mm in diameter. As its name indicates, it looks like it can weather a trip straight down to the Atlantic floor.
Actually, the ocean is not the only thing U-Boat watches were originally designed for. In 1942, in Lucca, Italy, the Officine Fontana, crafters of precision timepieces, received a commission from the Italian Navy. They were asked to design and build a new model of military watch. To be more precise, the watches were to be designed exclusively for German U-boat officers and the Italian Air Force. Therefore, they had to be exceptionally sturdy, and easy to read under any light conditions.
At the time it was received, this commission was considered a prestigious and honorable duty. Thus, the watch makers worked diligently, creating sketches, models and plans. Nevertheless, their blood, sweat and tears were being shed during World War II. Italy was experiencing extreme instability. A decision was suddenly made to scrap the entire project. To preserve his work, Ilvo Fontana hid the plans away, where they were preserved for sixty years.
In 2000, Italo Fontana, Ilvo Fontana’s grandson (though some online sources claim he was a cousin), came across the designs. He applied his own watch expertise to the ideas and created the first commercial U-Boat watches.
Today, U-Boat Thousands of Feet is easily identified by its massive size and a crown design on the left side of the case. All U-Boat Thousands of Feet are lightweight and sturdy. The mineral crystal glass face is more scratch-resistant than regular glass. Though they come in a variety of colors and styles, some of the models are limited to only 1,000 pieces. Originals are only available at certain retailers. The average cost is $2,000
Though U-Boat Thousands of Feet retailers attempt to keep their prices high, and watch distribution exclusive, the U-Boat Thousands of Feet Blue replica boom is a tribute to U-Boat’s growing demand in the marketplace.
Italo Fontana’s dream of seeing “a new dimension in time” appears to have become a reality. The big watch is becoming a big trend among gentlemen and sportsmen alike. U-Boat Thousands of Feet Blue replicas are being purchased on the internet and across the globe. One might even say they are blowing the competition out of the water.

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