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U-Boat U-42 STRATOS 45 BE
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U-Boat · U-42 STRATOS

U-Boat U-42 STRATOS 45 BE

$6,000Sold out

Case

Diameter
45mm
Thickness
9.3mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Mineral

Movement

Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Manual
Power reserve
42h

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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The U-Boat U-42 STRATOS 45 BE is a manual watch, with a 45mm stainless steel case, 9.3mm thick, powered by the ETA/Peseux 7001 movement and a 42-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a mineral crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $6,000.

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