The 44 mm U-Boat Darkmoon Soleil Blue SS has a blue sunray dial beneath domed sapphire, set in oil that deepens the blue.
A sunray dial in oil
Fine brushing radiates across the blue dial, changing its reflections as the light moves. Seen through oil, the hands seem to sit closer to the crystal. Together, the brushed dial and the oil give this Soleil version its retro character. Super-LumiNova on the hands and hour markers adds a luminous contrast in low light.
Oil throughout the case
The oil also surrounds the Swiss Ronda 712.3 quartz movement, lubricating it as it runs. A visible compensation bubble shifts as the watch changes position and leaves room for the oil to expand or contract with temperature. The oil has its own opening, used only by U-Boat’s specialized technicians. U-Boat specifies an operating temperature range of 32–140°F (0–60°C) and advises against prolonged exposure to sunlight or heat.
Rooted in a 1942 naval design
The left-side crown comes from Ilvo Fontana’s 1942 plans for an Italian Navy watch that was never built. His grandson Italo revived the design in Lucca. On the Darkmoon, the screw-down crown has a double security system.
The details
The 44 mm case is 316L stainless steel and water-resistant to 50 meters. The screw-down back incorporates U-Boat’s Locking Ring System for quick access to the battery.
The black silicone strap measures 22 mm at the lugs and closes with a stainless steel pin buckle. The watch is made in Italy.
Fine brushing spreads outward in a sunray pattern, changing how the blue surface reflects light. Soleil is the finish, rather than a single color; the collection also includes green, brown, and red dials.
The bubble is an intentional part of the oil-filled construction. It leaves room for the oil to change volume with temperature and moves as the watch changes position.
The Locking Ring System provides a compartment for battery access. A separate opening is used for oil adjustment, which U-Boat reserves for its specialized technicians. Battery replacement should be handled by a service center.
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