The Bronze Field Guide

U-Boat Chimera 46 Bronze

7538

The U-Boat Chimera 46 Bronze is a current-production watch with a cusn8 marine bronze case. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible.

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Alloy
CuSn8 marine bronze
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
7538
Type
Other
Case diameter
46.0 mm
Origin
Italy
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Power reserve
38 hours
Complications
Day-date
Construction
Assembled
Nickel-free
Not verified (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Leather strap with oversized buckle
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Bronze or black; some sapphire-dial limited editions
Dial colours
Black Bronze
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (bronze runs are limited editions of the Chimera line)
Not published
Price, Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Caseback, Bronze bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: U-Boat / T3
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Frequently asked questions

What bronze alloy is the U-Boat Chimera 46 Bronze?

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

What size is the U-Boat Chimera 46 Bronze?

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

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

It is current-production; the guide does not list a price for it.

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