## The Watch
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | [[Squale]] |
| Model | 1545 Steel |
| Size | 40mm |
| Thickness | ~12mm |
| Lug width | 20mm |
| Movement | ETA 2824-2 |
| Power reserve | ~38 hours |
| Water resistance | 300m |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Bezel | Steel, unidirectional 60-click |
| Dial | Black |
| Strap | Rubber |
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## Role in My Collection
Fills the **dive watch** slot. The beater I don't worry about — 300m water resistance, steel bezel that can take a knock, rubber strap that handles water and sweat.
## Why I Chose It
- Genuine dive heritage (Squale made cases for Blancpain, Doxa, Sinn in the 60s–70s)
- 300m WR — serious dive spec without luxury-diver pricing
- 40mm wears well, not oversized
- Steel bezel ages gracefully with scratches (character, not damage)
- Keeps the dive slot covered without needing a $5,000+ Tudor or Omega
## See Also
- [[Squale]] — brand overview
- [[My Watch Collection]]
- [[Watch Wish List]]