A Legend is Born: Squale Just Dropped a New 37mm Diver
If you have been following us for a while, you are likely well versed in Squale’s divers, vintage-inspired designs, and limited edition runs. The brand has quietly been a leader in the realm of dive watches since the 60s with a cult following from hardcore dive watch nerds. In the past decade in particular, Squale has been getting more and more traction and recognition.
In 2019, the brand notched its 60th anniversary and with that, introduced a new collection: the Sub-39. This limited edition fittingly paid homage to Squale’s early 1960s divers, using an original prototype with a 39mm case as reference. Following its success, the brand ultimately made the Sub-30 a permanent collection, upping the ante with COSC-certification and complications like a GMT. Today, we get the next evolution with the Sub-37 Legend.
Focusing on the brand’s core tenants – proportions, function, and character – the new slightly sized down 37mm diver emphasizes form over function in a way that is faithful to the golden age of diving, an era when watches were designed to perform rather than to impress. Beginning with the dial, you have a fairly quintessential execution in matte black with a sapphire glass-box crystal reminiscent of vintage plexiglass while ensuring durability and optimal dial legibility.
Visibility remains at the forefront of this utilitarian design with both the dial and hands treated with SuperLumiNova Old Radium. Framing the dial is a clean, highly readable unidirectional bezel complete with SuperLumiNova markers and designed to measure real dives. Here, the case is rendered in 316L stainless steel with a screw down crown, helping to ensure the 300 meters of water resistance.
Beating at the heart of the new Sub-37 Legend is the Swiss Made automatic Sellita SW200 movement with no date, keeping the model strictly time only with hours, minutes, and a central seconds hand. With this caliber, you get a power reserve of roughly 38-41 hours.
Topping it all off, is the Bonetto strap, crafted from premium Italian vulcanized rubber and rendered in black, nicely complementing the dial and bezel. While the model is joining the catalog and not a limited edition, each watch is individually numbered. The Sub-37 Legend is priced at just $1,750 and is available today.
However, if you would like the chance to see it in the metal and give it a test drive before purchasing and you happen to find yourself in Geneva next month for the upcoming annual fairs, the Sub-37 Legend will be the star of the show at Squale’s booth at this year’s Time to Watches, held alongside Watches and Wonders. For more information, head over directly to Squale.
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