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title: U-Boat 8697/B Darkmoon 44mm Red IPB Soleil Watch
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  global.title_tag: U-Boat 8697/B Darkmoon 44mm Red IPB Soleil Wristwatch | HS Johnson
  global.tag-9-movement: Quartz
  global.tag-8-display-type: Analogue
  global.tag-12-water-rating: 50 m (5 ATM)
  global.tag-3-case-material: Stainless Steel
  global.tag-5-strap-type: Strap
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A collection inspired by the dark side of the moon. The case is completely filled with a special oil that emphasizes the dial, creating an optical effect of an higher legibility. Innovative locking system (Locking ring system) with quick battery replacement.

**We are a U-Boat UK authorised dealer**

**New boxed stock with full retail boxes & paperwork**

  
  

**U-Boat** **8697/B Darkmoon 44mm Red IPB Soleil Wristwatch**

**MOVEMENT:**

the Swiss precision of the Ronda 712.3 quartz movement, lubricated with oil bath.

**FUNCTIONS**

hours, minutes, screw-down crown.

**CASE**

stainless steel AISI 316L. with subsequent IPB treatment, completely filled with a special oil that emphasizes the dial, creating the illusion of the absence of glass, and an optical effect of an higher legibility. Visible air bubble on the dial to compensate the temperature variations. Distinguishing crown on left side. Diameter 44 mm.

**BACK**

innovative locking system (Locking ring system) with quick battery replacement.

**DIAL**

red metal with brushed soleil finishing, hands and indexes treated with beige luminova.

**CRYSTAL**

domed sapphire.

**WATER RESISTANCE**

50 mt, 5 ATM.

**STRAP**

ultra-resistant vulcanised rubber, in black colour, personalised with the logo of the Maison in relief.

IPB Steel tongue buckle. Width 22/20 mm. Strap: ref. 8351/Z Buckle: ref. 5467/SCREW