What time is it? Watches and horology

Think the case finish is a matter of taste to be honest, whereas a shiny dial/bezel/hands present more of an issue legibility wise. I wouldn’t worry about it too much.

Personally I’m not a big fan of the fully polished version, but it does give a bit of a 70s vibe if you like that sort of thing, especially on the Milanese bracelet they offer.

I’m very much into the NATO strap and never into metal strap so a matt finish work for me.

Also later learnt that a matt finish is typical for a diver, so there’s that.

Ed, if you’re interested, I could do you for a 1521 way cheaper than P&C. It’s the standard black polished, and pre the « Squale » inscription on the case. I can’t load images here but could email. Boxed and with a guarantee card.

I have a hard on for the Lion Shark right about now.

Would be interested! Email is edscoble at gmail com

Cool, tomorrow.

Love the bead blasted squale. Every time you post it the watch goes back on my list. The only thing that stops me is that I really want a watch that looks like the squale but has an eco drive movt. Or similar. A grab and go tough diver.

Love the bead blasted squale.

Apparently it’s a different finish;

“ So popular was our original Super Matt bead blasted limited edition watch, we have created a new limited edition version of the famous 1521 with a new non-polished finish.

To create something different and contrasting to the Super Matt, we have again worked closely with the case makers at Squale to create a new finish which we call Satinato.”

Wife’s OP pink indices
I love this watch

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That's lovely

holy shit ive never seen that one, I need me one if those, more details please

edit: theres a few on chrono24, tempting

That’s mint!

Lovely

Hah that is bangin’!

I'm working on a isolation puzzle...

Found his speedy

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Fake 😁

Also @pullingteth , that’s so cool, I’d totally borrow that if my Mrs owned it.

Na ah... Real! I took the photo myself!

What size is it?

Wife has the same with silver dial in 31mm. If it was 34 I’d have it on constantly!

Thanks .. I showed her the comments and she was made up .
It’s 36mm
She’s not really a ring person , and we got married on the quiet ....so she missed on an engagement ring ... this was in lieu of

Then that's in style! Good work!

Got this for sale if anyone's interested.
Vintage Delma Chrono. 35x42mm. Manually wound Landeron. Runs and resets perfectly.
Vg cosmetic condition. £380 posted incl. nos bracelet and extra rubber tropic strap.

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Following all the earlier chat regarding Squale 1521's, I have a black one with polished case in very good condition. Bought it on here a while ago, but not really worn it.

£450.00 (excluding Paypal Fees and Postage), should anyone want one.

^Photo is shit, watch in real life is much nicer.

That OP is awesome.

Have we done the new Top Time reissue yet? Was watching a bit of Thunderball yesterday and made me think that it was surprising Breitling hadn't tried to bring back this range. Well, turns out they're on the case: https://shop.hodinkee.com/blogs/journal/breitling-top-time-limited-edition