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CEG · 14 February 2009, 01:50 AM

Well, after a year of debating - I've pulled the trigger on a U-Boat Flightdeck MBG 50mm.. Only a handful of dealers in the UK, one of which is in my home town of St.Albans.. Managed to get a deal after a spot of haggling, at 17% discount, so this little baby came home

It's not an everyday watch by any means - but sure will be a fun watch to wear, particularly in the summer

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You'll either love it or hate it - but I won't take offence !!

WatchTimes · 14 February 2009, 02:56 AM

WOW that is a beast.
Not my Cup of Tea BUT
a nice watch and a nice U Boat.

Thanks for sharing the photos, please
keep us posted on how it wears.

Enjoy and wear it in good health

mfer · 14 February 2009, 04:37 AM

Looking good. I really like the double second hand.

You wear the size well!

WatchTimes · 14 February 2009, 07:45 AM

Curious...
How big is your wrist?

Also, I agree with MFer, I think the sub dial
second hand really makes that watch.

CEG · 15 February 2009, 04:21 AM

Never measured it

7 inches approx

WatchTimes · 15 February 2009, 06:03 AM

Hmmm, too big of a watch for me at 6 and 3/4...
Your wrist is just the right size but I dont think it
would work on smaller guys like myself :(

Again, congrats and enjoy!!

WatchTimes · 15 February 2009, 06:03 AM

Sorry, double post due to a lock up...

karmatp · 15 February 2009, 07:10 AM

That thing looks insane, probably a blast to wear.

doghouse · 15 February 2009, 10:31 AM

Nice looking watch!

topcat30093 · 15 February 2009, 01:52 PM

Blimey Dan!!
That is one HUGE watch,it would be far toooooooooo big for me.
But at least I wouldn't have any trouble in reading the time.

It appears to me, to be fairly light in weight, would that be an accurate guess?
And by the way congratulations on buying it.

What made you take a year to decide whether you would buy it or not?

B.B.B. · 15 February 2009, 05:36 PM

wow! i like it!

vukotab · 16 February 2009, 02:10 AM

Wow, man!
That thing looks HUGE!
So, HUGE congrats to you!!!

CEG · 16 February 2009, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

Blimey Dan!!
That is one HUGE watch,it would be far toooooooooo big for me.
But at least I wouldn't have any trouble in reading the time.

It appears to me, to be fairly light in weight, would that be an accurate guess?
And by the way congratulations on buying it.

What made you take a year to decide whether you would buy it or not?

Hi mate, yeah it's sure a biggun

Weight wise it's fairly heavy, and with a bracelet it certainly would be, I've worn it all weekend tho, and it's very comfortable, considering the bulk ! Really pleased.

I looked on & off, but had never seen this model in the flesh, and when i did I fell in love ! Plus funds went on the GMT IIc a few months back.. John coudn't help with this one unfortunately - very few dealers in the UK, but one is 1.5 miles from my home

Hope you're good..

alphamale2012 · 16 February 2009, 05:56 AM

Looks great, Mine is a fly cab in green so similar to your one. Love that watch

B.B.B. · 16 February 2009, 07:17 AM

CEG! your u-boat or your LV? which has more love?

CEG · 16 February 2009, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B.B.B.

CEG! your u-boat or your LV? which has more love?

I love all my watches to be honest, don't have any real favourite.. I've worn the U Boat constant since I bought it - but that's just the novelty !

Zman86 · 16 February 2009, 09:34 AM

I love U-Boat watches, but I want to try one on before I buy it, and according to the official website, the only dealer in Canada is somewhere in Quebec...

archaeofreak · 16 February 2009, 11:25 AM

looks like an ETA 6497. am I right?

CEG · 16 February 2009, 05:28 PM

Correct

alphamale2012 · 17 February 2009, 04:36 AM

This thread made me miss my u-boat. Last time I was home I got my 1st rolex so the u-boat didnt get any loving.

SirLoki · 17 February 2009, 07:49 AM

hey Dan do you still have your Omega? which do you prefer the seamaster or your new u-boat?

CEG · 17 February 2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirLoki

hey Dan do you still have your Omega? which do you prefer the seamaster or your new u-boat?

No, the Omega has gone, just didn't get any wrist time TBH

hflee55 · 21 February 2009, 12:43 PM

it is so BIG!

BondandBigM · 22 February 2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEG

You'll either love it or hate it - but I won't take offence !!

Good choice, much better watches than some people like to think, I'll join you, been wearing mine for the last couple of days.

alphamale2012 · 22 February 2009, 08:24 PM

BIGM thats a lovely looking u-boat. When did you purchase it as I didnt see that model when I got mine last year.

BondandBigM · 23 February 2009, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphamale2012

BIGM thats a lovely looking u-boat. When did you purchase it as I didnt see that model when I got mine last year.

I've had this one for a few years now so you won't see them new, you do occasionally see the odd one on ebay now and then. They also did them with a silver dial and I've seen a smaller one with a cream dial.

B.

tomee · 26 February 2009, 06:37 PM

i like u-boat designs, but they're just too big for me.
would be great if they had 40mm models

alphamale2012 · 27 February 2009, 04:34 AM

Try 1 on. they are very impressive

CEG · 27 February 2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomee

i like u-boat designs, but they're just too big for me.
would be great if they had 40mm models

They do have a range of 44mm

alphamale2012 · 29 March 2009, 01:22 AM

Heres mine!

14 February 2009, 01:50 AM	#1
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	New Addition... U-Boat Well, after a year of debating - I've pulled the trigger on a U-Boat Flightdeck MBG 50mm.. Only a handful of dealers in the UK, one of which is in my home town of St.Albans.. Managed to get a deal after a spot of haggling, at 17% discount, so this little baby came home It's not an everyday watch by any means - but sure will be a fun watch to wear, particularly in the summer 002.jpg 003.jpg 013.jpg You'll either love it or hate it - but I won't take offence !! __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

14 February 2009, 02:56 AM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	WOW that is a beast. Not my Cup of Tea BUT a nice watch and a nice U Boat. Thanks for sharing the photos, please keep us posted on how it wears. Enjoy and wear it in good health __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

14 February 2009, 04:37 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Looking good. I really like the double second hand. You wear the size well! __________________ member#3242

14 February 2009, 07:45 AM	#4
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Curious... How big is your wrist? Also, I agree with MFer, I think the sub dial second hand really makes that watch. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

15 February 2009, 04:21 AM	#5
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Never measured it 7 inches approx __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

15 February 2009, 06:03 AM	#6
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Hmmm, too big of a watch for me at 6 and 3/4... Your wrist is just the right size but I dont think it would work on smaller guys like myself :( Again, congrats and enjoy!! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

15 February 2009, 06:03 AM	#7
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Sorry, double post due to a lock up... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

15 February 2009, 07:10 AM	#8
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	That thing looks insane, probably a blast to wear. __________________ My grails:

15 February 2009, 10:31 AM	#9
doghouse Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: mark Location: Utah Watch: submariner Posts: 255	Nice looking watch!

15 February 2009, 01:52 PM	#10
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,448	Blimey Dan!! That is one HUGE watch,it would be far toooooooooo big for me. But at least I wouldn't have any trouble in reading the time. It appears to me, to be fairly light in weight, would that be an accurate guess? And by the way congratulations on buying it. What made you take a year to decide whether you would buy it or not? __________________

15 February 2009, 05:36 PM	#11
B.B.B. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emmanuel Location: California, USA Watch: submariner lv m Posts: 764	wow! i like it!

16 February 2009, 02:10 AM	#12
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Wow, man! That thing looks HUGE! So, HUGE congrats to you!!! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

16 February 2009, 05:56 AM	#14
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Looks great, Mine is a fly cab in green so similar to your one. Love that watch

16 February 2009, 07:17 AM	#15
B.B.B. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emmanuel Location: California, USA Watch: submariner lv m Posts: 764	CEG! your u-boat or your LV? which has more love?

16 February 2009, 09:34 AM	#17
Zman86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 421	I love U-Boat watches, but I want to try one on before I buy it, and according to the official website, the only dealer in Canada is somewhere in Quebec... __________________ One and counting (very slowly) Submariner 16800

16 February 2009, 11:25 AM	#18
archaeofreak "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: AZ Watch: SS 16610 Posts: 125	looks like an ETA 6497. am I right? __________________ 16610 with holes

16 February 2009, 05:28 PM	#19
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Correct __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

17 February 2009, 04:36 AM	#20
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	This thread made me miss my u-boat. Last time I was home I got my 1st rolex so the u-boat didnt get any loving.

21 February 2009, 12:43 PM	#23
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	it is so BIG!

22 February 2009, 08:24 PM	#25
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	BIGM thats a lovely looking u-boat. When did you purchase it as I didnt see that model when I got mine last year.

26 February 2009, 06:37 PM	#27
tomee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 446	i like u-boat designs, but they're just too big for me. would be great if they had 40mm models

27 February 2009, 04:34 AM	#28
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Try 1 on. they are very impressive

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