Darkmoon Red PVD Soleil 8697/B Watch

The Watch

Bold and high-performance, U-Boat invites you to discover a colorful and original timepiece. The Italian brand has been a force in the watchmaking world for over 20 years, crafting models inspired by the maritime universe - and the Italian Navy in particular. The watch presented here draws on the solid, extreme-condition-resistant construction first unveiled at sea. This is the Darkmoon Red model, embodying the brand's sporty and innovative spirit. It features a round 316L stainless steel case with a black PVD coating, a diameter of 44.8 mm, and a crown at 9 o'clock for easy management of the time indicators. The case is topped with a domed sapphire crystal - renowned in watchmaking for its outstanding scratch resistance - ensuring optimal legibility. You'll also notice an air bubble that compensates for temperature variations. Finally, the screw-down case back guarantees water resistance up to 5 ATM, and provides quick access to the battery compartment.

The Dial

Navigate the bold, deep-red dial at a glance. Its sunray finish brings the time indicators to life, including two central hands sweeping the dial to display hours and minutes. This analog reading is complemented by linear indexes - except at 12, 4, and 8 o'clock, which are rendered in Arabic numerals. Day-and-night legibility is ensured by the luminescent coating on the time markers. A minute railroad track runs along the dial's perimeter. The brand's signature and origin are highlighted beneath the 12 o'clock index. At the bottom of the dial, the collection name appears as "Darkmoon".

The Movement

This elegant timepiece is powered by a Swiss-made quartz movement - specifically the Ronda 712.3 caliber - delivering reliable and precise timekeeping for hours and minutes over the long term.

The Strap

Go for a sporty yet elegant look with this eye-catching timepiece. It is fitted with a black rubber strap that closes with a matching pin buckle, letting you adjust the fit to your wrist with ease. The lug width measures 22 mm.

Water Resistance

With water resistance of 5 ATM - equivalent to 50 meters - this watch offers an entry-level splash resistance. While not designed for bathing, lap swimming, or scuba diving, you can safely forget to take off your timepiece in the shower. That said, our experts recommend keeping this watch dry to preserve its mechanism for years to come.