Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage SUB-39GMTV.BR22 Stainless Steel Band GMT Dive Watch

The historical models have a diameter of only 39 millimeters - this is where the name of the series comes from. However, the Sub-39 is slightly larger. The case was inspired by an old Squale clock 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 crystal, which is reminiscent of the old Plexiglas designs of the past. Today, however, sapphire crystal is used. After all, this is significantly higher quality and more robust.

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

The Sub-39 is presented entirely in black and now also with a GMT complication. The indices and proportions are in the characteristic vintage style. This makes the Sub-39 look like one of the first diving watches from the 1960s! The three-link stainless steel bracelet is very classic!

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

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
• Black 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
• Black
• 22mm

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

All Squale watch tests in my blog

My conclusion:

"An incredibly beautiful diving watch - there's not much more you can say about it! Squale doesn't just take an old model out of the archives, but rather combines several historical designs into a new watch.The result is breathtaking. Whether a three-hand diver's watch or optionally with a GMT complication like this reference. In any case, the Sub-39 cuts a very good figure. However, this also makes this reference the most expensive watch currently available. But: this watch is worth the money!"