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Tenderloin
@36x18
I have previous with these. That 1545 is ok for £200 or so. But be warned that the lume is green, not white, and the print on the dial is silver (not white). It is a much better case than the Steinhart if you want a sub-a-like. You will have to put up with the "homage" issue. The 40mm diameter, and 47mm lug length make a big difference compared to the Steinhart's 42, 50mm dimensions. If Joe was happy with his Goth(tm)mariner, we would have had silence post-purchase, but we do keep hearing about it... (Smilie:))
I'd aim for a 1521, because it's a genuine Squale, which the 1545 isn't. According to a U.K. importer, the 1545 case is Taiwanese, not even 'Swiss breathed-on'. It is used by other 'watch-makers' without the Squale logo. Go figure.