Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage Blue SUB-39GMTB.BR22 Stainless Steel Band GMT Diver Watch

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About the Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage Blue SUB-39GMTB.BR22 with stainless steel bracelet and GMT complication

All Squale Watches I Squale Sub-39 Series

Squale can look back on a history spanning over six decades. In keeping with the anniversary in 2019, the manufacturer gave itself a gift. With the Sub-39, Squale has launched a completely new series. The main focus is on the history of the brand, which is reflected in the design of the Sub-39. You could say: the Sub-39 combines old designs in a new timepiece - an ambitious project!

The striking name comes from the historical templates, which have a diameter of 39 millimeters. However, the Sub-39 is slightly larger. The case was inspired by an old Squale watch that was found in the archives of founder Charles Von Büren. It dates from the 1960s and contributes significantly to the look of the Sub-39. The trademark is also the slightly box-shaped watch crystal, which is reminiscent of the old Plexiglas designs of the past - today,  high-quality sapphire crystal is used instead.

Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage Blue SUB-39GMTB.BR22 with stainless steel bracelet

The classic now with a GMT complication and in rich blue! Indices and proportions are in typical vintage style. This makes the Sub-39 look like one of the first diving watches ever! SuperLuminova in the "Old Radium" style. The watch cuts a timeless figure on the three-link stainless steel bracelet.

That's how vintage works - the Sub-39 shows the way!

The GMT references at a glance:

SUB-39GMTB.BR22 blue dial/stainless steel

SUB-39GMTB.HTB blue dial/rubber

SUB-39GMTV.BR22 black dial/stainless steel

SUB-39GMTV.PN black dial/leather strap

SUB-39GMGR.HT green dial/rubber

SUB-39GMGR.BR22 green dial/stainless steel

Specifications

• Automatic Sellita SW 330-1 Elaboré
• Screw-down crown
• Screwed case back
• Blue insert bezel - K1 glass
• Blue dial
• SuperLuminova "Old Radium"

Housing

• 40.5mm diameter
• 12mm thickness
• 48.5 mm from lug to lug
• 316L steel - polished
• Box-shaped sapphire crystal
• Glass - A/R coating
• 300M water resistance

Bracelet

• Stainless steel
• Blue
• 22mm

Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage SUB-39GMGR in the test

All Squale watch tests in my blog

My conclusion:

"A vintage watch with a statement! Squale not only dusts off a single old model from the archives, but also merges several historical designs into a new watch. The result is correspondingly versatile.I would even go so far as to say that this example is the most beautiful reference ever! But the Sub-39 always cuts a good figure. The best thing to do is click through the collection and choose your favorite!"