Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage Blue SUB-39GMTB.HTB Rubber Strap GMT Dive Watch

All about the Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage Blue SUB-39GMTB.HTB Rubber Strap GMT Dive Watch

About the Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage Blue SUB-39GMTB.HTB with rubber strap and GMT complication

All Squale Watches I Squale Sub-39 Series

Squale can look back on an eventful 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 new series. The main focus is 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 completely new timepiece - an exciting project!

All historical models have a diameter of 39 millimeters - hence the striking name. 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 appearance of the Sub-39. Another trademark is the slightly box-shaped watch glass, which is reminiscent of the old Plexiglas designs of the past - today sapphire is used instead. This is of course much higher quality.

Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage Blue SUB-39GMTB.HTB with rubber strap

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! The timeless rubber strap is quite sporty!

That's how vintage works - the Sub-39 shows you how to do it!

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
• Black 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

• rubber
• 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 combines several historical designs into a new watch. The result is correspondingly versatile. Whether as a three-hand diving watch or with a GMT complication . The Sub-39 always looks good. Different colors complete the excellent overall impression."