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U-Boat Chimera 46 Bronze Sapphire

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The U-Boat Chimera 46 Bronze Sapphire is a current-production chronograph watch with a cusn8 marine bronze case. It is priced well above the $2,700 median for the category. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible.

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Price
$7,870
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
CuSn8 marine bronze
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
8083
Type
Chronograph
Case diameter
46.0 mm
Origin
Italy
Movement
Automatic chronograph
Caliber
Valjoux 7750 base
Power reserve
48 hours
Complications
Chronograph, Date
Construction
Assembled
Finish technology
Natural finish
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Brown calf leather strap with bronze pin buckle
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Brown (matte)
Dial colours
Brown
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Limited edition of 300
Not published
Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Caseback, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: The Watch Pages
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the U-Boat Chimera 46 Bronze Sapphire?

The U-Boat Chimera 46 Bronze Sapphire has a cusn8 marine bronze case. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the U-Boat Chimera 46 Bronze Sapphire?

It is 46.0 mm in diameter, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the U-Boat Chimera 46 Bronze Sapphire cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $7,870.

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