Squale No Radiobino, 2020

Dealer description — Analog/Shift

Squale can be traced back to the late 1950s, a time when sport diving was just coming into its own and big manufactures like Rolex and Blancpain were beginning to produce watches that would become the cornerstones of the dive watch world. Charles Von Buren, Squale's founder, had actually begun putting together watches as early as the late 1940s, but didn't develop a cohesive brand until 1959 when he minted the Squale name (Italian for 'shark') and its recognizable curved shark logo. During the 1960s and into the 1970s, Squale was a major producer of stainless dive watch cases and responsible for the cases of some major brands, including Blancpain, DOXA, Auricoste and Heuer. Their signature Atmos case, featuring a 4:00 crown position, can be seen many watch lines of the era and has become an iconic styling still used today (think Seiko SKX007). In addition to filling contracts for other dive watch producers, Squale developed their own line of dive watches that were very well regarded among sport and professional SCUBA divers alike. By the 1970s, they had won various awards for technical and design elements. It was around this time that began to develop heavy-duty lugless style cases with depth ratings well over 1000 meters. This particular example is one of the coolest things ever to emerge from Squale's factory. Made using 'NOS' parts, this piece dates to 2020 but you'd never know! Measuring 35mm in stainless steel with an automatic winding movement, this incredible diver has the wear and feel of a watch you've loved since the 50s, but it's ready for use today! In place of the typical radiation filled dial, this piece has a special indicator at 6 o'clock reading 'no radiobino'. For lovers of vintage watches and historically important divers, this is a home run unlike any other!