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    Quote Originally Posted by number2 View Post
    As someone who's been a recreational diver for some years I'm a recent convert to Squale, their history makes ownership almost a "right of passage" for a diver, and ownership feels quite exclusive...
    Nice,

    The more I see pictures the more I want one

    They are deffo growing on me

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    Quote Originally Posted by HookedSeven View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveDSSD View Post
    It is apparently a pre-production/prototype 1521 model, a few of which were found when they were clearing out the Milan office. I'm trying to find out more from Squale but it came from a Squale AD with full warranty etc.
    Looks a lot like the dark blue squalematic. Slightly different dial, different minute hand and presumably different case. Nice find!

    https://www.squale.ch/en/matic_dark_blue_leather

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    Quote Originally Posted by HookedSeven View Post
    I’ve got a bit of a thing for the vintage 100 Atmos cases. Here’s an 80s quartz and a distant relative. Have another incoming too which I’m pretty excited about.

    That bund looks like it has lived a full life! Amazing


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    Had a few over the years but only this one remains in the collection.




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    I bought this from hhhh some while ago, l believe it’s a one off prototype from a collaboration with Gnomon




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    One of my favourite watches and a bargain on SC


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    Quote Originally Posted by Gav View Post

    One of my favourite watches and a bargain on SC


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    .......... and looks great on the blue tropic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Idontgram View Post
    Looks a lot like the dark blue squalematic. Slightly different dial, different minute hand and presumably different case. Nice find!

    https://www.squale.ch/en/matic_dark_blue_leather
    Yes it has a lot in common Dial wise with the Squalematic I think..... also quite similar to the 1521 Onda but without the wave pattern. I'm not sure if it was an early attempt at applied indices that was superseded by the Squalematic or something inspired by it.

    I must say looking at the great watches being posted here, there is a fantastic range of variants, unfortunately making it entirely logical to have more than one!!!

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    As a Squale novice I'm ashamed to admit that I'd been so unaware of the brands history before.
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    Stunning and I do believe you're going to sell it to me one day ;)

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    One of my favourite watches and a bargain on SC


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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    Stunning and I do believe you're going to sell it to me one day ;)
    Lol you will definitely get first refusal

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    Thank you Sir :)

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    Lol you will definitely get first refusal

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ghost Chilli View Post
    I’ve always liked Squales but there doesn’t seem as much love as some brands.

    I was after a full lume last year before I was lucky enough to pick up a Kemmner off here and really fancied this:


    Is this limited can’t see much info on them, saw one for sale uk on another forum but that is orange not sure I’d suit that colour link here if anyone interested
    https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/s...#post-53847524
    What are the build quality of squale like? Are they worth the money?

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    Any thoughts on this ?


    ' The Squale Tiger is a true vintage diving watch featuring a large bezel with a red button on the side for locking the bezel. This watch is a rebuild using all original components from the 1970/80s (NOS) except for a new Swiss ETA 2892 automatic movement, along with new gaskets and a new rubber strap.

    The legendary Squale Tiger line has always been a very recognizable timepiece and an eye-catcher at first glance. The Tiger case is fitted with the distinctive push–to-release button in bright red. The push-to-release button is a clever and remarkable safety-feature as unwanted impact doesn't affect the position of the bezel and the available dive-time remaining.

    The bezel is beautifully polished and hand-finished to perfection with prominent position markers for easy reading and safe diving. The tough flat mineral crystal protects this timepiece up to 300 meters below sea-level or 30 atmosphere of pressure.

    The Squale Tiger is powered by the tried and tested Swiss ETA 2892 automatic movement that provides reliable and accurate timekeeping under the toughest circumstances. In the end, the Tiger is a purpose-built diving watch that Squale is famous for.

    Other core-values are not forgotten - being reliable, elegant, unique, and easy to service.

    Please take notice that the luminicent material is aged, may not glow and the color of markers is more cream.

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    Squale Tiger.. oh my goodness
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    Are Squale still selling the tiger as NOS? They have had them on sale for years (since they first starting selling NOS watches)
    I like them as a kind of a smaller Ploprof, they only thing I dislike is the different sized lume plots at on the top and bottom halves of the dial.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sinnlover View Post
    Are Squale still selling the tiger as NOS? They have had them on sale for years (since they first starting selling NOS watches)
    I like them as a kind of a smaller Ploprof, they only thing I dislike is the different sized lume plots at on the top and bottom halves of the dial.
    Maybe you might like this version better?
    https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/f...ition.5311037/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sinnlover View Post
    Are Squale still selling the tiger as NOS? They have had them on sale for years (since they first starting selling NOS watches)
    I like them as a kind of a smaller Ploprof, they only thing I dislike is the different sized lume plots at on the top and bottom halves of the dial.

    I havnt seen them for sale new, just 2nd hand ones for sale.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Balance wheel View Post
    Maybe you might like this version better?
    https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/f...ition.5311037/
    That is quite smart.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveDSSD View Post

    I've given in an just ordered one !

    Any thoughts on period correct divers strap for it ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonnyv View Post
    I've given in an just ordered one !

    Any thoughts on period correct divers strap for it ?
    Mine came this morning!

    I like the 2 straps that come with it but thinking of a tropic strap or maybe one of Squale’s rubber straps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronin View Post
    Mine came this morning!

    I like the 2 straps that come with it but thinking of a tropic strap or maybe one of Squale’s rubber straps.
    Great! Probably ordered from same place ?
    I've been looking and I think bonetto cinturini 281 in black or orange.

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    I put mine on a silicone ladder strap though I'll also be trying a silicone tropic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by number2 View Post
    I put mine on a silicone ladder strap though I'll also be trying a silicone tropic.
    Nice. Have you thought about an orange strap , or red ? I think Minute hand is Red ?

    I have a Isofrane strap on my Tag deep dive watch, so i was looking for a different strap for mine.
    Last edited by Jonnyv; 3rd September 2021 at 17:39.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonnyv View Post
    Nice. Have you thought about an orange strap ?

    I have a Isofrane strap on my Tag deep dive watch, so i was looking for a different strap for mine.
    Interesting idea, I've an orange silicone ladder on my PRS-3LE, Hmmm??
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    Quote Originally Posted by number2 View Post
    Interesting idea, I've an orange silicone ladder on my PRS-3LE, Hmmm??
    I just edited my post above.

    Is the minute hand red ? Maybe a red strap ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonnyv View Post
    I just edited my post above.

    Is the minute hand red ? Maybe a red strap ?
    No the minute hand is orange, food for thought.
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    The limited edition Drass Galeazzi reminds me of the Tile factors PRS 50b fifty fathoms homage I had some years ago...only nicer. Very nice indeed.

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    Congratulations on the new purchases of the Drass Galeazzi it is a beauty of a watch. In my photo, mine was on a rubber waffle strap from Watchgecko. I think the best option for a vintage look would be a tropic but a ladder type rubber strap also looks great. Mine is currently on a sailcloth strap but I think it goes well with so many straps. I've just purchased one of the new release Zuludiver 330 Italian rubber straps which is super soft.....can't go wrong really with these watches

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveDSSD View Post
    Congratulations on the new purchases of the Drass Galeazzi it is a beauty of a watch. In my photo, mine was on a rubber waffle strap from Watchgecko. I think the best option for a vintage look would be a tropic but a ladder type rubber strap also looks great. Mine is currently on a sailcloth strap but I think it goes well with so many straps. I've just purchased one of the new release Zuludiver 330 Italian rubber straps which is super soft.....can't go wrong really with these watches

    I think your right about the tropic strap.
    I'm going to order one for mine.
    Looking at the Zulu diver vintage tropic in black but I've noticed isofrane do one but it's twice the price.

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    Really refreshing to see so much Squale enthusiasm, a brand with real "dive watch" credentials,
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    Just collected from Shop and fitted ZuluDiver vintage tropic strap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by number2 View Post
    No the minute hand is orange, food for thought.
    Just received mine. Id say the minute hand was red rather than orange. Not the same orange as other squale models if it is orange?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonnyv View Post



    Just collected from Shop and fitted ZuluDiver vintage tropic strap.
    Suits it perfectly!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronin View Post
    Suits it perfectly!

    Thanks. I'm happy. and with it having quick release spring bars is a bonus if i wanted to get another colour.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonnyv View Post
    Looks rather good on that strap
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonnyv View Post



    Just collected from Shop and fitted ZuluDiver vintage tropic strap.
    Nice on Jon and looks awesome on that tropic

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveDSSD View Post
    Nice on Jon and looks awesome on that tropic
    Thanks Steve. I'm pleased with both watch and strap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Artium View Post
    Spotted this on the Friday thread, very nice !

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldHooky View Post
    Love it!

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    This one arrived from redmonaco yesterday. Very pleased and quality is excellent for the price point. Keen on getting a vintage Squale too I think.

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    I thought I'd revive this thread with a photo of mine, which I enjoy equally.


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    Here are my two, I have a want to buy up for a Drass Galeazzi and also on the Squale list for the next tranche (whichever come first)

    Same watch on a grey Tropic.

    My luminous dial, on an orange Tropic, currently on an orange Isofrane.

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    The AWC / Blancpain Squale


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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr.f View Post
    The AWC / Blancpain Squale

    Subino?
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    ^ Yes looks like the 34.8mm 60 piece limited edition...... hopefully Dr F will confirm :)

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