ONCE UPON A TIME: U-BOAT

A commission was formed in 1942 to design and manufacture a new style of watch for Navy pilots. The first draft made by Ilvo Fontana, was a strong, easy to read weatherproof and unique design watch. The design was bold and distinctive. U-BOAT was started... Handcrafted in Italy

THE CREATION OF U-BOAT

Italo Fontana, Ilvo’s grandson, like his grandfather has been always intrigued by design and following his grandfather's footsteps, in 2000 created U-BOAT.

The first design Ilvo created was just the beginning, Italo included some of his grandfather’s features but he added his own identity and creative talent.

To accentuate the ties between him as a person and his product, Italo Fontana's name has been added to the trademark.

Each watch is a unique piece of work backed by the guarantee of the most refined manufacturing.

All U-BOAT watches can be distinguished by the large crown on the left of the watch case, and many of them by their technical specifications, which make it possible for them to be resistant under the most extreme conditions.

They have a prominent appearance that transmits a sense of confidence, discernable taste and power, which is in perfect harmony with the brand.

Italo Fontana’s creations have won the appreciation of worldwide celebrities. Sylvester Stallone, Anold Schwarzenegger, Giorgio Armani, Il Volo, Kenzo Takada, David Beckham, Tom Cruise, Nicolas Cage, Steven Tyler, James Blunt; and also women, such as Victoria Beckham, Lindsay Lohan and Bar Refaeli.