The Titanium Field Guide

Viribus Unitis SHU8

The Viribus Unitis SHU8 is a 44 mm bronze field watch with a Sellita SW360-1 automatic movement.

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Price
≈$2,570 (€2,280)
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
Bronze (alloy not stated)
Water resistance
200 m
Type
Field
Case diameter
44.0 mm
Thickness
13.8 mm
Origin
Austria
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Sellita SW360-1
Complications
Date
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
22mm leather strap with metal buckle
Crystal
Double domed sapphire, AR coated
Display back
No
Dial
Green sunburst with a leather inlay (SHU8), green with a distressed finish and leather inlay (SHU8 Vintage)
Dial colours
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (numbered limited editions of 50 pieces per dial)
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Power reserve, Colour, Hardness, Construction, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: Viribus Unitis (SHU8) / Viribus Unitis (SHU8 Vintage)
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Viribus Unitis SHU8 nickel-free?

No. The caseback is steel, and steel carries nickel, so the guide does not list it as nickel-free.

What is the case of the Viribus Unitis SHU8 made of?

The case is bronze (alloy not stated). The guide has not yet confirmed it on the maker's own page. The caseback is steel, not titanium.

What size is the Viribus Unitis SHU8?

The case is 44 mm across and 13.8 mm thick. It is water resistant to 200 m.

How much does the Viribus Unitis SHU8 cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $2,570.

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