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U-Boat Capsoil Darkmoon Soleil Red IPB Quartz Watch
Colour: Red
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Colour: Red
Authenticity
Authorised U-Boat dealer
Warranty
Official U-Boat warranty
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Returns
30 days from delivery
Overview
The 44 mm U-Boat Darkmoon Soleil Red IPB has a red sunray dial beneath domed sapphire, set in oil that deepens the red.
A sunray dial in oil
Fine brushing radiates across the red 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 with a black PVD finish and is 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.
At a glance
- Red Soleil sunray dial
- Oil-filled display with moving compensation bubble
- Swiss Ronda 712.3 quartz movement
- 44 mm 316L stainless steel case with black PVD finish
- Domed sapphire crystal
- Super-LumiNova hands and hour markers
- Double-security screw-down crown
- Locking Ring System for battery access
- 22 mm black silicone strap
Specs
General
Collection
Capsoil
Country of manufacture
Italy
Operating temperature
0–60 °C
Movement
Type
Quartz
Calibre
Ronda 712.3
Case
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
PVD
Crystal
Domed sapphire
Diameter
44 mm
Crown
Screw-down crown
Case back
Screw-down
Oil fill
Oil-filled display with compensation bubble
Dial
Color
Red
Lume material
Super-LumiNova
Lume
Hands and indices
Finish
Soleil sunray
Water resistance
Rating
5 atm
Strap
Material
Silicone
Color
Black
Width
22 mm
Clasp
Type
Buckle
Material
Stainless Steel
Crown
Security
Double security system
Position
Left side
Service
Access
Separate battery-access compartment and oil-adjustment opening; oil adjustment reserved for U-Boat specialized technicians
Collection
Soleil dial colors
Blue, green, brown, red
Questions & Answers
What does the Soleil finish add to the dial?
Fine brushing spreads outward in a sunray pattern, changing how the red surface reflects light. Soleil is the finish, rather than a single color; the collection also includes blue, green, and brown dials.
Why does a bubble move across the dial?
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.
How are battery replacement and oil servicing handled?
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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