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The Unicum is one of the best expression of the highly successful series of U-42 watches designed by Italo Fontana and displays all the distinctive qualities expected from the brand U-BOAT starting from the case in lightweight titanium with an IP black coating and completely handcrafted and treated by Italian artisans in order to make each watch completely original and one of a kind.

In occasion of Baselworld 2018, Italo Fontana presented the updated version of the Unicum, increasing the bold personality of the model and its Steampunkesque features.

In the brass dial, which have been naturally aged, Italo chose to apply a skull in relief making the appearence of the watch even stronger and rebel along with the distressed and highly unique vintage look. The case, with a diameter measuring 50mm, excluding lugs and the huge crown, makes a very bold visual statement and the bezel, rotating in either direction and lockable through a patented mechanism have been scratched on purpose, treated with an IP black coating and special acids, and meticulously hand finished adhering to the finest artisan traditional techniques.

Nominated just couple of year ago,“The Best Department Store in the World”, with its 150 years of history, La Rinascente is no doubt point of reference for high quality shopping.
Reason why U-BOAT decided to point it as a new stockist in Milan. Not a normal shop and much more than a department store, La Rinascente from now on will display in the prestigious jewellery and watches lounge the latest creations by U-BOAT, among other major brands of the watch industry.
The latest models like Sommerso, the U-42 GMT and ultra-thin Stratos, unveiled during the last Basel event, along with many more others will be showcased in a dedicated U-BOAT corner. Italo Fontana is proud to be part of this landmark, always celebrating Made in Italy like he always does, and one of most elegant department store in the world

In the occasion of Baselworld 2018 Italo Fontana steps outside the boundaries of the fair, presenting his latest creations with a Special Event that will be held in two different locations in Basel.
The event, which will take place on March 23rd and 24th, includes an invitation-only cocktail party at the renowed Bar Rouge in Basel on the first day. While Saturday 24 will be unveiled the 2018 novelties of the Tuscan watchmaking house, in an exceptional location, on board the MS Lällekönig boat on the river Rhine.

“Life is a continuous journey and today our dynamic life communicates it in every moment. You wake up in New York, but tomorrow you’re in Moscow, and then you fly to Milan, and fall asleep in London for an upcoming trip to Dubai or Singapore. It would be nice to stop the time but it is impossible. You can keep it under control, mark the different time slots separating you from home time. A time that marks your life on the road and one that brings you back to home and relax, like two lives lived side by side, like a double time”