“It's my 2nd Squale after a 1521;
This is one is amazing despite the "hate" on potential homage-like... But if you look at it, this Squale gives me all I love in a classic Diver watch with perfect sizing for my 7 1/4 inch wrist and so much quality in a contain price; I am a Scuba diver Instructor and this one will have long hours of wrist watch;
Movement is just 0/+3 per day, bezel aligns perfectly and so good to use, all dial is gorgeous and so nice to look on a Macro lens, cannot stop looking at it;
Very happy for this everyday and super classy watch;
Thanks Longislandwatch for carrying it!”
“It's a Squale. There's not much more that needs to be said. They are outstanding timepieces with original vintage designs (their own) that are incredible values. I bought this because it's a classic style and I lean more to mechanical/automatic vintage divers. This has a great size, weight, classic look, solid movement and classic Squale style. I do like the red gasket to let me know if the crown is not screwed in all the way.
This is a watch that punches into the higher price point realm without breaking the bank. I have slimmed my collection down to about 30 pieces, mostly Swiss mechanical/automatic movements. I have been fortunate to buy pieces, wear them awhile and then sell or trade to get others. In doing so I've been able to try a vast array from the big brands to the micro brands that some people have never heard of. There are so many great companies out there making fantastic watches for very reasonable prices. Squale has made cases for many of the big, high quality dive watch companies in the past and the fact they're doing their own thing is fantastic. They've kept the 1960's-1970's style and feel alive and well and I'm a very grateful client.
I've had a few Squales and I also took a chance on buying the T183R which is one of the original Carbon fiber watches from 2019-2020. Mine has the red striping on the case and red hands. It's not what I'd call a "Classic" due to the material. However, despite being Carbon Fiber the case size and shape are the same as previous "Atmos models" I've had in the past.
I'm really happy to have added the Original style 1545 20 Atmos to my collection. If you're on the fence about buying a Squale, go for it! You will be very happy you did! Long Island Watch is by far the best when it comes to great selection, fair pricing, great loyalty program (Crowns), and fast shipping. I see Marc in the You Tube videos and I can feel his passion for watches, no matter which one he's looking at. Don't be afraid to reach out if you have any questions or reservations about what you're looking at. I guarantee you'll get the answers and reassurance you're looking for to make an educated decision. Cheers Marc!!”
“I will try to be as objective as I can, specially this being my first Squale.
I did the research before buying and very often people will say “for the money, you get a great watch” which told me nothing. So let me tell you, it is an excellent watch. Yes there are technically “better” watches, or more specific watches let’s say, but remember that the fact that something costs 10 times more, doesn’t meant it’s ten times better.
It is well made, and its only crime is being made by a brand that is not very well known by the general public and admitting they don’t use in-house movements (even when the movement inside is proven to be one of the most reliable movements). It feels sturdy, the finishing is great, even the grained texture of the numbers on the bezel, the texture of the crown, etc.
My only 2 cons are, and 1 is functional, 1 is subjective:
1. The lume on bezel dot is barely visible in the dark, which is a bummer and something to keep in mind about if you need that functionality.
2. Personally I don’t like the ceramic bezel insert. It’s too shiny for me, it feels like it’s trying to hard and it kind of clashes with the retro vibe of the watch. Perhaps they should have used an aluminum one for this one. tbh I might end up changing the insert sooner than later.
In terms of the design, I would not call it a homage. When you have a design that stands between their own 1960’s version of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, the sword hands that - even when were used on the milsub - were also used on many other military watches, additionally these are black and they wider, etc, and all of this with a more modernized twist, it’s like a refreshed version of a 60’s military watch look, you have a watch that stands on its own.
Squale is a great swiss brand with great history, they maintain that spirit of watches being adventure tools. I’m happy to see they are have a comeback, I’m rooting for them. I might even get another of their models.”
“In the three days since it arrived, this watch has barely left my wrist. I wasn’t thrilled about the bracelet, it was finicky to adjust but I eventually got it fitted well. Everything else is fantastic, I love how this is a solid MilSub homage without the cyclops.”
