Basel 2010 - U-Boat's Successor to the U-1942

Armed with the U-28 Movement, this smaller version has a 40 hour power-reserve and is water-proof to a depth of 300m. The U-42’s winding crown was built in two parts:

One is attached to the movement stem whilst the other is hinged to it with a pivot. This gives a flexible joint configuration which allows the crown to protrude considerably from the watch itself for winding and setting, yet returning it to a protected, hidden position - diminishing the side clutter when in action.

This type of crown is imperative under certain conditions as it is absolutely necessary for activities during which gloves are required such as underwater operations and environmental practise at Arctic temperatures.

The water-tight crown protection attached to the stem is assured by a clipping gasket in energised Polytetrafluoroethylene and by an O-RING twin-arrangement.

The dial is made with a slab in brass. All engravings on this piece are carried out by mechanical pantograph, including the brass dial which is galvanized and finished with a bright enamel paste.

Coming to TIME² this autumn, please email contact@time2.co.uk for further information.