I bought this medium sized quartz diver new back in July 2012 directly from the
Squale official webstore. I just had a look in the webstore and was amazed
to see that Squale still have all
those NOS-watches in stock for sale. They either have a shitload of old parts
or they don’t sell these watches at all. The 38mm case is similar (if not the
same) as the old Heuer and Tag Heuer 1000-series which today are popular collector’s
items. I'm surprised not more people pick this model up instead.
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| #136 - The Squale 1545-058 from the Leisure-series. |
The watch arrived in the classic blue Squale
box. I didn’t even have to put it on the wrist before I realized it wasn’t for
me. It was simply too small. Don’t get me wrong, I can wear 36mm watches
without a problem, it was its proportions that was off which made it feel small.
Its edges also felt sharp, unfinished somehow, and the bezel action was the
worst I’ve ever felt I think. To complete my dissatisfaction the color of the
lume on the hands and the indexes of the dial didn’t have the same tone.
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| Check out the color difference of the hands and the indexes. Can't stand details like that. |
I think it might be a good idea to pick up a few
of the old NOS Squale’s while they’re still available. Some of them are quite
cool and I especially like their 35mm two toned Corallo 200m which might work
as a good vacation dresswatch that still could function for water sport
activities. I love it that they also have the “his and hers”-versions
available. They don’t cost very much so adding one or two to your vintage
collection could very likely pay off in the future.
Squale has a new line of 1545’s (the Submariner copies) which are a joke and I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing one. I can’t understand why they would want to associate their classic brand with that kind of watches. Of course they want to make money but I would say Squale is on the verge of selling out too much and will risk becoming an embarrassment instead of a well-regarded watch manufacturer. I really think they’re heading in the wrong direction with those watches and it’s truly sad to see.
Squale has a new line of 1545’s (the Submariner copies) which are a joke and I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing one. I can’t understand why they would want to associate their classic brand with that kind of watches. Of course they want to make money but I would say Squale is on the verge of selling out too much and will risk becoming an embarrassment instead of a well-regarded watch manufacturer. I really think they’re heading in the wrong direction with those watches and it’s truly sad to see.
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