2020 Squale 1521 Blue Dial Blasted Case Automatic 42mm

Here we have a 2020 Squale 1521 Blue Dial Blasted Case, reference 1521BLUEBL. Released as a core pillar of the brand's diving heritage, it is a modern continuation of the legendary 1521 series, a highly regarded collection deeply rooted in Squale’s historic role as a premier case maker for elite professional dive watches throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. This distinctive timepiece features a 42mm 316L stainless steel case with a matte bead-blasted finish. The case architecture features an iconic 4 o'clock recessed crown position and a structural, unidirectional 60-click coin-edge bezel with a matching blue aluminium insert, offering a commanding lug-to-lug length of 48.5mm and a bold thickness of 12.5mm for a powerful, ergonomic presence on the wrist. A signed screw-down crown. The standout feature of this model is its multi-level matte dial, dressed in a vibrant sunburst ocean-blue hue that magically reflects light as you rotate your wrist. The architectural layout features luminescently painted geometric indices marking the hours and a discreet date window at 3 o'clock. Big orange-accented minute hand filled with premium Swiss Super-LumiNova C3 for sharp legibility in dark environments. Protecting this complex design is a flat sapphire crystal with multiple layers of interior anti-reflective coating. On the reverse, a solid screw-down caseback featuring the classic Squale crest. Inside beats the Swiss-made automatic Calibre Sellita SW200-1. This customised 26-jewel mechanical calibre operates at a high-beat frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and features hacking seconds. The watch comes paired with a 20mm black rubber strap that tapers into a branded buckle.

This watch is sold with its original Squale box and paperwork. The watch comes paired with a 20mm black rubber strap that tapers into a branded buckle. The watch is from December 2020 and is sold in a worn condition, but overall it is in fair condition, as you can see in the photos. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

Of all the variations of the Squale 1521 I've handled over the years, this is probably my favourite combination. The bead-blasted case gives the watch a wonderful tool-watch feel, while the matte blue bezel and dial soften things just enough to make it incredibly versatile and easy to wear. Combined with the orange minute hand, it has that classic dive-watch charm that just works. If I were looking for a dedicated summer watch, this would be right near the top of the list. Lightweight, comfortable, packed with heritage, and sporting one of the best blue colour combinations Squale has produced. Snap it up and add it to your collection today!

Reference : 1521BLUEBL
Movement : Automatic Sellita Cal. SW200-1
Age : December 2020
Year : 2020
Case Size : 42mm
Case Thickness : 12.5mm
Lug to Lug : 48.5mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Squale was founded by Charles von Büren in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, in 1946 as a manufacturer of watch cases and other components for other watch brands. In 1950, von Buren began to produce professional dive watches under the Squale name. During the 1960s and 70s, Squale produced cases for many brands, including Prima, Blandford, Deman Watch, Berio and Sinn. In 1974, Squale decided to enter the watch market in its own right. Unfortunately, like many other watch brands during the “quartz crisis”, they stopped production in 1989. Relaunching the brand in 2010, the Maggi family, who were previously distributors of von Buren and Squale watches in Italy. Their headquarters can be found in Milan, with watch production in Grenchen in the Jura valley, Switzerland.