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Squale 20 atmos 1545

rogue_hog
Squale 20 atmos 1545
This seems to be a rather popular watch. There are several variants. The first two earlier variants are sold out. A second batch of one of the earlier variants was relaunched 2 days ago.



There seem to be a fair bit if talk about it on wus.

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Mobilenerd
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Good price and VFM.



May drop by during lunch to see it.
Cosmograph
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
So this is better in value than an ocean 1 from steinhart?



If I could only choose one? Which do you all recommend? Thanks :)
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
I have the first batch vintage. I don't have a steinhart ocean 1. But I compared the two while at the shop.



Firstly, the squale is smaller at 40mm. Secondly, the cyclop date window is better on the squale. The one on the steinhart is virtually for show.



Weight wise, although smaller, it is rather hefty for its size.



Unlike the ocean 1, it comes with diver's extension clasp. The ocean 1 doesn't.



The finish is better in the squale IMHO.



Anyway, gnomon has no stock of the ocean 1 at the mo.



Here's a shot of the latest squale classic.





The first release classic had text ad 6 o'clock like the vintage below.



Here's a shot of my vintage for comparison.

Cosmograph
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Thanks rogue hog.



So there's stock of the squale 1545 now? How did it compare to your original one?
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Ok here's a bit of history.



The first 1545 were launched with 2 variants. The classic and the vintage. The latter was sold out a few days upon release. The classic as well a few days later.



This latest batch only has the new classic. There will not be anymore vintage as that uses nos dial. Only 20 were made.
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545

"Cosmograph"

Thanks rogue hog.



So there's stock of the squale 1545 now? How did it compare to your original one?

Yes there is stock of the classic now.
Mobilenerd
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Just checked the web site, says sold out already.
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Haha yup anders told me last night.
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
The latest release from squale.

2BHIGH
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
so u hooted this root beer?



too bad it is not the text above the 6 o'clock position...


"rogue_hog"

The latest release from squale.
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Yup love colour. Bought one for wife too. :)
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Another bro here bought one as well.
Mobilenerd
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Who???
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Ya who???
Mobilenerd
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
A&W time!!!



rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Haha indeed!
Cosmograph
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Congrats both of you!



Wah the rate you guys are going, Gnomon strike lottery. :lol:



Wear them in good health! :D
Ed.YEO
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
I just couldn't help myself but keep looking @ your "RootBeer" comparing to my STEINHART Ocean Green.

The positive impression that i get from your pics will be...

1. The close to Rolex design bracelet, especially the equally brushed links...gives me no worries on scratching the bracelets, if i'm to wear it to the harsh environment.

2. The lume dot on the bezel is not raised. Hence i'll have no worries on dropping off if i carelessly brushed the bezel against any surface.

3. 40mm is just nice, as a unisex model. Fit's men's wrist moderately well, not too awkward on female wrist.

4. BIG CROWN!

5.. ROOTBEER color!!!



What i personally may not like...

1. Hmm... 40mm... Forget about my STEINHART Oceans, will it be a little smaller than my SANDOZ which i already felt quite small?

2. Mercedees hands again???



Overall, i will give your piece a 4/5 score. If you hooted the black one, i might give you 3.5/5. Yeah... you might have guess it... the ROOTBEER dial scores a little more points.
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Actually, more than 1 black dial has been released to date. There were 2 in the first batch released - the vintage with gilt hands and indices and silver hands and silver bordered indices. The latter is released as an updated version in the latest release. And all three were sold out in days.



I agree with you on the 40mm size as I have mainly big watches in my stable as well. But i was surprised it didn't look too puny on me. The were a few bros who were also eyeing on the vintage piece and contemplated for too long as they felt thy were rather small, only to regret later as they couldn't get it anymore.



And actually, feel the Mercedes hands complements the watch pretty well.



As for the steinhart green, I'm afraid I really don't have much positive comments about that model. Cos I'm not a fan. And furthermore, the cyclops date on the ocean range is a bit of a joke really. Might as well not put it there.



But thx for your opinions, bro. Always glad to hear and share views with you.
MeePokMan
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545

"rogue_hog"

The latest release from squale.



very nice. may i ask: 11 blue notes enough to hoot this root beer?
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545

"MeePokMan"

[quote="rogue_hog"]The latest release from squale.



very nice. may i ask: 11 blue notes enough to hoot this root beer?[/quote]

Dunno what's the discount he gives but list is around $740 or $760 I think.
MeePokMan
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545

"rogue_hog"




Dunno what's the discount he gives but list is around $740 or $760 I think.


thanks for the reply...money no enough...I PASS! :lol:



i like the dial. ;)
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
The first batch of root beer has completely sold out.
Mobilenerd
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Yup. Poisoned my colleague and she bought one for herself.

Haha
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Hah I heard u bright two female colleagues there today.
Mobilenerd
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Finally got round to shooting the Squale today.

Here are some of my humble shots.

Love the way the dial changes color under different lighting condition.













rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Beautiful shots! Captured the auburn masterpiece in all it's glory!
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Btw, you were the first caller. Haha
Mobilenerd
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Was I?? Haha



Will drop by lunch time to pick up.
doinkydoink
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Tempting! Any chance is still available till this Friday? My pay day.
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545

"doinkydoink"

Tempting! Any chance is still available till this Friday? My pay day.


Nobody can really answer that. Not even gnomon, methinks. It really is a case of whole stocks last.
Mobilenerd
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Maxi dial taken on 13th Dec 2012





Side by side root beer and maxi:



spynet
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Finally after 2 trips, i got my rootbeer. Here's the first pics of the new hoot



http://s1292.beta.photobucket.com/user/spynetsg/media/squale/unbox1_zpsc6d8c046.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2



Watch is as good as it is. But it came with the new box which is a VERY BIG disappointment. Box is smaller than a Seiko regular box. It's white thin cardboard for the exterior box, and the internal is a small black box with Squale logo printed with a fold down button down flap. internal is the pillow for the watch and some cushion on the flap to protect the watch glass against the box.



Compared to the blue box earlier, this looks smaller and not to mentioned very very cheap. Really reminds me of those notepad box one will place beside the telephone for scribbling messages. Have left a request to change the box to the old blue one with gnomon and they will call when available. Hopefully it's not lip service. :)



Happy Holidays...
Mobilenerd
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Personally I like the new box. It's more compact compared to the old box and Steinhart boxes. I don't store my watches in the box so this works for me.
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545

"spynet"

Finally after 2 trips, i got my rootbeer. Here's the first pics of the new hoot



http://s1292.beta.photobucket.com/user/spynetsg/media/squale/unbox1_zpsc6d8c046.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2



Watch is as good as it is. But it came with the new box which is a VERY BIG disappointment. Box is smaller than a Seiko regular box. It's white thin cardboard for the exterior box, and the internal is a small black box with Squale logo printed with a fold down button down flap. internal is the pillow for the watch and some cushion on the flap to protect the watch glass against the box.



Compared to the blue box earlier, this looks smaller and not to mentioned very very cheap. Really reminds me of those notepad box one will place beside the telephone for scribbling messages. Have left a request to change the box to the old blue one with gnomon and they will call when available. Hopefully it's not lip service. :)



Happy Holidays...

Alamak bro! Box only what. You're buying the watch not the box right?



You lucky you still have box. None of my squales come with any boxes!
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545

"Mobilenerd"

Personally I like the new box. It's more compact compared to the old box and Steinhart boxes. I don't store my watches in the box so this works for me.


I concur. Smaller boxes better. No place to keep them not to mention, big boxes hard to smuggle past customs officer at home hahaha!
spynet
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Lucky for you. The watches will be Christmas gifts for my Dad and in-law. No plan to start a bias war. :)
spynet
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Anyone willing to swap their blue box for the black one? Pls let me know. Much appreciated.
spynet
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Anyone?
fireal
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
ahh yes mine is the old blue box... i dont really fancy the box material though
Ed.YEO
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Wah lau ehh... all these poison! Makes me want to huntum the DLC variant as well as the ROOT BEER variant!

Too bad that i had burst the limit of my acct... other wise, huntum both to close for the year...
Cosmograph
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545

"Ed.YEO"

Wah lau ehh... all these poison! Makes me want to huntum the DLC variant as well as the ROOT BEER variant!

Too bad that i had burst the limit of my acct... other wise, huntum both to close for the year...


Go go go.... :twisted: :twisted: you know you'll regret it it either way so might as well be one who's smiling while doing it! :lol: :lol: :twisted:
roo7
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Hoot next year. Just around the corner. haha





Sent from my iPad
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545

"Ed.YEO"

Wah lau ehh... all these poison! Makes me want to huntum the DLC variant as well as the ROOT BEER variant!

Too bad that i had burst the limit of my acct... other wise, huntum both to close for the year...


Just go for it. Anyway, you can only purchase the dlc now cos the current batch of root beer has already sold out and won't be in stock till sometime next year. Probably sometime in mid-late Jan 2013 at the earliest, it seems.



There were a few that were flipped, including one locally that I know of but all were snapped up within hours of posting.



You sure you want the 20 atmos? It's only 40mm. Might be a tad too small for you.
spynet
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545
Still looking for a blue squale box. If available, pls leave me a pm. Thanks.
rogue_hog
Re: Squale 20 atmos 1545

"Ed.YEO"

Wah lau ehh... all these poison! Makes me want to huntum the DLC variant as well as the ROOT BEER variant!

Too bad that i had burst the limit of my acct... other wise, huntum both to close for the year...


Bro, check out sales section. Call bro lexong.