U-Boat
U-Boat is a luxury watch brand established in 2000 by Italian designer Italo Fontana. The brand takes inspiration from the world of submarines, aiming to create timepieces that are robust, reliable, and instantly recognizable. U-Boat watches are distinguished by their oversized cases, distinctive crown placement, and bold, masculine designs. Each watch is handcrafted in Italy with a focus on precision engineering and quality materials, delivering a unique and powerful statement piece for men who appreciate style, innovation, and exceptional craftsmanship.
1942
The roots of U-Boat trace back to this year when Italian watchmaker Ilvo Fontana was commissioned by the Italian Navy to design and build watches for its pilots. However, this project never materialized at the time
2000
U-Boat was officially founded by Italo Fontana, Ilvo's grandson, who was inspired by his grandfather's sketches from the 1940s. Italo aimed to realize his grandfather's vision by bringing these robust watch designs to life
2007
By this year, U-Boat had launched its first line of wristwatches, following 7 years of development and refinement of its products. The brand is characterized by its unique designs, with features such as left-sided crowns and large case sizes, which are assembled by artisans at the brand’s Lucca-based headquarters
