AboutTime Summer 2017 Issue #15 | Page 45

SQUALE In another watchmaking blast from the past, Squale rebirths an original model from their 1970’s collection in subdued tones. Rated to an amazing 60atm, a domed sapphire crystal covers the brown dial skirted by a black and orange enamel bezel. The 44mm stainless case has an offset screw-down crown at 4 o’clock recessed into the steel case. Inside is the vetted ETA 2824-2 automatic mechanical movement protected by a screw-down stainless steel back. The watch also features an aerated brown leather strap with retro inspired stitched “tie-offs” near the lugs. One rare feature for Squale is that this bezel can be removed by loosening the 4 screws on perimeter of the bezel. This allows for easy maintenance and cleaning any debris that might interfere with the easy action of the uni-directional bezel. Shown here with the ventilated leather strap, this Squale diver is a great value at $1,290 at www.longislandwatches.com AboutTime Magazine | 45