Squale is proud to present the 1521 Marina Militare model. To celebrate its 65 years in business, Square has partnered again with the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) to commemorate a long and fruitful relationship that began forty years ago when Squale supplied watches to the Navy for the first time.

This year is particularly important for the Italian Navy because it is celebrating its underwater activities in 2024. Creating a dive watch for the occasion was a significant choice.

The 1521 Marina Militare is a limited edition of 500 pieces, designed to be a celebratory, historic and high-performance watch. The choice of the 1521 collection is symbolic, since the first model Squale supplied to the Navy was a 1521. This legacy is carried forward with the creation of this functional and evocative timepiece.

Only a handful of the original 1521 watches supplied to the Navy in the 1980s have survived to the present day. This is because the watches were supplied to the divers as military-grade tools, and so, after their use, were returned and destroyed, as per protocol. Luckily, the G.O.S Museum in La Spezia has kept one.

Since the current 1521 Marina Militare was conceived as a celebratory watch it’s been designed to be the most elegant of the 1521 models. The 316L steel case has a brushed finish with polished bevels, while the black dial features a brossé finish which, together with the applied polished steel indexes, creates unique plays of light.

The dominant element is the color orange, an important symbol for both the Navy and Squale. The official Navy logo is orange, as are the iconic minute hands of Squale diving watches, including the 1521 models. This remarkable timepiece features the Navy logo in orange at 6 o’clock along with the minute track on the dial around the flange. And for this limited edition, the iconic minute hand comes in orange SuperLuminova with a white edge to perfectly match the shade of SuperLuminova featured on the first quarter of the bezel.

The design of this dive watch pays homage to Squale's long history and partnership with the Italian Navy. The logo of the Italian Navy and the edition number are shown on the caseback. These details add historic and symbolic value, making it a unique and remarkable timepiece.

This classic diver has a screw-in case back, and a 316L stainless steel case with dimensions of 42mm x 12.5mm for a comfortable presence on your wrist. The caseback bears the Italian Navy coat of arms, depicting the four Maritime Republics, as well as the edition number of the limited series.

This case features a signed screw-down crown at the 4 o´clock position which is recessed and well protected against unwanted impact. Due to the recessed crown and the elegant flowing design of the case the watch is exceptionally comfortable to wear even on a smaller wrist. The hand-painted dial with the distinctly designed applied luminescent markers of Swiss Superluminova C3 provides excellent legibility in all lighting conditions.

The smooth, coin-shaped 120 click uni-directional bezel has a black aluminium insert with all markings in SuperLuminova, C3 and orange color. It partners well with the orange minute hand providing crucial, at a glance, information on remaining or elapsed dive-time. The flat scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is enhanced with an anti-reflective treatment for better visibility.

The Squale 1521 Marina Militare is powered by a Swiss made Sellita SW 200-1 Elaboré automatic movement which provides mechanical reliability and accuracy under the toughest circumstances.

To enhance the functionality of this watch, the 1521 Marina Militare comes with a water-resistant, black, microfiber strap with orange stitching and an additional Squale-branded, natural rubber, black strap. It is packaged in an IP67 certified protective travel case.

The Squale 1521 Marina Militare is a purpose built tool-watch which is elegant, reliable and funcional, a perfect companion for every day adventures!