Squale 1545 Vs Rolex Submariner
20-something at heart, he has his eye on this this custom Rolex Submariner by Black-Out. Worn by Kanye, and adored by many, this watch is stunning. I mean, just look at it. Unfortunately, the $7,000+ price tag for the Submariner is a bit prohibitive, and my friend is looking for a more affordable alternative.
About a month ago, I was telling Anders of Gnomon that watch companies seem to be headed down memory lane of late. Rado with the D-Star, Rolex with the orange hand Ex2, JLC with the Rendezvous, Tudor with the Black Bay to name a few.He smiled and tickled me with a teaser. He said told me to hold off my purchases for now as he would be launching a couple of value for money offerings from Squale very soon.I waited impatiently, bugging him for preview pics but he just wouldn't relent.Then came the fateful day. I tried it, thought it's a tad too small for me and decided to pass. But I couldn't stop thinking about it for the next 2 days and told Anders I'll take the last piece that he had.
Thank God as there were only 20 or 30 pieces produced.And since, then, I've had 2 offers from two brothers in WUS. But as My wife has expressed interest in it as well, I declined their offers. Furthermore, I do not have a habit of selling my pieces.Anyway, let's take a close look at the watch now.This watch bears a close resemblance to the Rollie that it pays homage to. The case is very well finished. All the right curves and lines. The 40mm case diameter is identical to Rolex Sub it's pay homage to.
Squale 1545 Vs Rolex Submariner Men
This watch has been compared against the MK II Kingston and Steinhart Ocean Black 1. I have not seen the former but have fiddled with the latter countless times. My thoughts in a nutshell between the Steinhart and the Squale:1) The Steinhart is more like an enhancement of the Rolex Sub - big in every way. A modern interpretation of a classic. The date magnifier seems to be pointless, imho.2) The Squale is truer to form as a homage. Similar size, Cyclops date window that actually servs a purpose.Basic Info:Case: 40mm.Movement: ETA 2824-2.Power Reserve: +/- 40 hours.Case: Stainless Steel.Dial: NOS black dial with gilt indices and hands.Pros:- Value for money.- Nice heft for its size.- Versatile - as a work day watch and for the weekends.- Very well constructed.- Reliable movement.- Unique screw-down crown design.- Beautifully crafted gilt NOS dial and hands.Cons:- Very limited production.- Short bracelet.
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