Squale 2001 Marina Militare: Italian Navy Edition Now Available to the Public
The Squale 2001 Marina Militare is a limited‑edition dive watch originally created for the Italian Navy and now available to the public in a run of 500 individually numbered pieces. It features a 41.5 mm cushion‑shaped stainless‑steel case with hidden lugs, a push‑to‑release bi‑directional bezel, and a flat sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective coating, offering 600 m (100 ATM) water resistance. The dial is finished in a sunray‑brushed dark blue tone, accented by luminous white and orange hands and domed hour markers, while the Marina Militare logo sits at the 6 o’clock position. Powered by a Sellita SW 200‑1 automatic movement (Elaboré grade) that runs at 28 800 vph and provides a 38‑hour power reserve, the watch is paired with a unique blue rubber strap and an optional stainless‑steel bracelet. Pricing is set at CHF 1 750, EUR 1 990, or USD 1 965, and the piece includes a screw‑in crown, a solid steel caseback with dedicated engravings, and a 19/16 mm strap buckle. Its design draws on Squale’s legacy of professional dive watches, incorporating features such as the crown positioned at 4 o’clock and the pioneering “push to release” bezel lock. The 2001 Marina Militare continues the brand’s tradition of robust, legible instruments suitable for both military use and civilian collectors.
Buying Time Analysis: This story is important because it marks the first public release of a limited‑edition Squale 2001 dive watch, originally exclusive to the Italian Navy, highlighting a unique collaboration that brings a historically significant military‑issued timepiece to collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
