Squale, which is making its debut at this year’s WATCHPRO Salon in November, is a Swiss watchmaker with a fascinating history thanks to a connection to the Italian Navy that goes back to the 1980s when Squale became the official watch supplier to the La Spezia Scuba Diving Group.
Forty years on from that collaboration, the Italian Navy and Squale have renewed their partnership, this time in the form of a 300 piece limited edition watch made with input by the navy, particularly when it comes to indestructibility and reliability.
The Squale Master Marina Militare is water resistant to 1,200 metres, thanks to a re-engineering with a helium valve and the addition of a thicker sapphire crystal.
The world famous submarine and diving equipment business Drass Galeazzi company carried out the water resistant tests in their laboratories and certified the resistance up to 120 ATM.
The 42mm watch is made from 316 L steel, which protects an automatic Sellita SW 200-1 movement with 38 hour power reserve.
Its caseback carries the Italian Navy coat of arms, depicting the four Maritime Republics, as well as the edition number of the limited series.
The Squale Master Marina Militare is on sale now for £1,320.
WATCHPRO Salon 2022 exhibitors and partners
WATCHPRO Salon is a showcase of prestige watchmakers where collectors, brands, retailers and press meet in 5-star luxury.
Back for a second time after a spectacular debut in 2021, the two-day event takes place from November 11 to 12 at The Londoner, one of the capital’s most spectacular 5-star hotels on London’s Leicester Square.
ALLEMANO | ANORDAIN | BALL WATCH | BIANCHET | BONHAMS | CHARLES GIRARDIER | CYRUS | CZAPEK & CIE. | DOXA | EBAY | ELLIOT BROWN | ENCELADE 1789 | GRAND SEIKO | HANHART | IKEPOD | JUNGHANS | LAURENT FERRIER | MARATHON | MAURICE LACROIX | MICHEL HERBELIN | MONTRES LEROY | ORIS | PARMIGIANI FLEURIER | PEQUIGNET | PERRELET | SCATOLA DEL TEMPO | SEIKO | SINN | SPEAKE-MARIN | SQUALE | SWISS CAPSULE | SWISS KUBIK | VICTORINOX | WILLIAM WOOD WATCHES | ZEITWINKEL
There are various ticket options, with exclusive access and additional experiences for some guests.
WATCHPRO Salon 2022 – VIP Preview Friday
Booking early will be essential for the VIP Preview session on Friday — a sell-out last year — thanks to the exclusive event offering visitors canapés, fine Champagne and the opportunity to book private appointments with exhibiting watchmakers.
Most importantly, it will be a chance to mix with leaders of the watch industry and fellow watch enthusiasts in the 5-star luxury surroundings of The Londoner, the capital’s newest and most prestigious hotel on Leicester Square.
VIP Preview tickets are normally £100, including VAT, but are discounted to £80 until the end of the month.
WATCHPRO Salon 2022 – Salon Opening Night Friday
The first evening, on Friday, November 11, is the official opening night party.
Tickets for the reception, with free-flowing Champagne and canapés, will be £45 from the start of September but are discounted to just £36 for the rest of August.
Guests will be mixing with the exhibiting watchmakers, media, retailers, influencers and horological experts.
WATCHPRO Salon 2022 General Admission
General admission tickets are available for Saturday, November 12 for just £16 until the end of August, and £20 thereafter.
Guests will be free to tour the full WATCHPRO Salon exhibition, trying on and even ordering the rare and precious timepieces being presented.
