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U-Boat - Flightdeck 50mm Carbon Fiber PVD -

Mirage

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Lucky me, there was two watches in the box that arrived today ;)

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And here is a quick review of the second watch:

-Case: No complain on that side, it is identical to the gen and PVD coating gives a nice finish. It tends to be stained by finger prints, but i don't care.

-Dial: The carbon fiber is gorgeous! I love it. The big numeral markers and teh dots have lume. No fancy lume, but it works. The lume compound makes the numeral markers a bit fuzzy.

-Hands: Just like the gen but.... NO LUME! This must be a mistake, but I remember seeing another member with that issue. Ho well, I will get it relumed one day.

-Crown: The crown cap seal is not big enough, it would secure better the cap if it was.

-Movement: Well, I was all proud when I saw that this 7750 was the new generation, but unfortunately my chrono does not work. It looks like the pusher is positioned to high and interferes with another part preventing it to do his job. I guess I will have to get my watch serviced sooner than expected.

-Bracelet: Not real leather, like all reps. Feels cheap, but is very soft and comfortable. I like the look as well.

-Buckle: Simple, with engravings and well made.


This is the watch I have been dreaming of for quite a while now. The fact that the chrono does not work bothers me a bit, but it will only get me to the watchsmith faster. The funny thing is that this Flightdeck is a bit bigger (thicker) than my quartz U-1001, but it feels small compared to my U-42


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Mirage

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Thank you Lelouch, yeah, It is really a nice piece! I don't regret my pick!
 

GFlansburg

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Very nice. If you dont mind me asking, which dealer is that flightdeck from?

Both are amazing, wear them well.

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Mirage

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I bought them from Mary at Watch International. But most of the trusted dealers can source it as well.
 

Bomba

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Is that U-42 gen?

I didn't think the rep was available with the production number tag on the dial?
 

Franchise

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does anyone know if this is available with the ceramic bezel? i saw pics of the gen version and i think i enjoy that bezel even more =]

checked a few TD's and yet to find tho
 

Mirage

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I looked for this as well, but could not find it either.
But remember that what we see on the internet is not alwas the lates and greatest in terms of production release. I got a tag Mikrotimer in End of August 2011 in a Northern city of China. So It must have been out on the market a few weeks/months before that time.

Pure time added them to their website on Oct 15th 2011...

In other words their is hope! Send a request to a trusted dealer and let us know.
 

uboatfan69

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Please find soon, been a big fan of the carbon fiber dial but been holding out a bit for the ceramic bezel as well. Definnitely post if you have any leads plz!!!
 

uboatfan69

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If you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay for it from Mary??
 

Mirage

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288$ was the damage for this one. Well worth it if you ask me. I have been wearing it a lot and it seems to keep perfect time. Chrono works fine now after I've re-tightened the operating arm retaining screw.

How do you guys like the white dial and SS ones?
 

Franchise

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i have a TD on the hunt for this piece for me, i let him know others are also interested =]

i requested ceramic bezel tho