Squale Ocean Blasted 1521-026 Diver's Watch Review | aBlogtoWatch
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- Squale Ocean Blasted 1521-026 Diver's Watch Review
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James Stacey of aBlogtoWatch reviews the Squale Ocean Blasted 1521-026 dive watch.
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Outstanding review of one of my favourite watches of all time. REAL pedigree and REAL heritage, amazing quality, attention to detail and a classic design for an unbeatable price.
Quite surprising to see such distain from so called "haute horologists", obviously their youtube handle is a sarcastic joke. Any REAL horology fan would be able to appreciate this well bred stallion of a piece. Its sad when peoples own insecurities and ignorance get in the way of being able to enjoy such a terrific watch like this. Sure its not a Blanc Pain, but the man makes the watch, not the other way round, right?
LOVED the fact you actually took it diving and shared it in the review.
I can't compete with that, so I graciously bow my head in respect.
Thank you and best regards,
TGV
100% agree with you and love your channel, keep it up!
Thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry I read this in your voice :c
The Urban Gentry Thanks for saying what needs to be said.
I learned of this brand from you and have spent some time
reading about them and I agree with you 100%.
This is a real watch that a regular person can afford. When I first got into watches I was all into
the high end expensive brands but after owning a few honestly I feel like an idiot
for spending that much for a watch. Now I'm
into brands that don’t cost as much as a car.
Jim Jones There you go, It doesn´t have to cost a arm and leg to buy a nice watch !!
Mine arrived today, absolutely stunning in person and very very comfortable. Glad I finally went with Ocean Blasted, its gorgeous. Thanks to yourself and TGV for helping me make my mind up.
Please don't listen to the snobs, I really enjoy all of your reviews. There's nothing low end about Squale, and I for one like to watch reviews of watches way out of my league, but equally those that could be simple impulse buys. The more variety of timepieces and price points the better. Great review, keep it up guys.
Tetlee Hear hear!!!
Best regards,
TGV
Your review was great because it included the dive experience under water watch view! Nice to see a fellow Canuck, from an expat Vancouverite. I was on the fence about this particular model (I recently bought the 1545 Mil) but your review was perfect...thanks!
This might be the best watch review I've ever seen.
I agree with TGV and others siding with this channel's recent tendency to deviate from their past standards, but thats actually okay, because after all, these reviews are watched by various collectors, owners and audiences across the world and NOT everyone can afford high end watches. Sure, watching high end watches review are satisfying and was the foundation of this channel, but eventually branching out is essential to reach a wider variety of audiences.
Also, FYI, this watch and the Grand Seikos are nothing short of fantastic. Despite being classified and identified to be of different leagues, they are still good in their own ways and should be appreciated regardless of its origin and whether the brand is famous or not. PLUS its always awesome to have something not EVERYONE has. As a proud owner of a Grand Seiko, I can not only vouch for it's accuracy, design and that it is practically on par with their Swiss counterparts but it's a plus to have something most people dont have or dont know.
Thank you for the excellent review! Beautiful watch. I really appreciate the fact that you wear the watch and review it on the wrist for a while. I think that it is very important for us, watch/horology fans to get a size idea/reference about proportions, because we all have different wrist sizes, and designs can suddenly change how the watch looks on the wrist.
Cheers!
James - GREAT REVIEW!! Plus, the added actual dive footage is KILLER! Your review definitely puts this watch on my radar. Keep up the good work.
I've owned this watch for three months now and despite having much more expensive brands, this is my favourite one right now. It's just so fun and alluring, it's irresistible. It keeps good time, but most of all, it's super comfortable to wear all day.. The crown is a little fiddly it's true, but not annoyingly so. Fantastic job Squale. Well done.
Beautiful watch, that blue is perhaps the blue I've seen on any watch, classy and yet eye catching. Cracking watch, if people turn their snotty noses up at something like this they are not a viewer worth keeping.
Great review and the dive footage adds context. The Squale watch brand seems to be in the spotlight at the moment (having been reviewed on a number of watch channels). Squale has received a lot of prais, rightly deserved I think, because it combines classical styling with great functionality at accessible prices.
Beautiful watch! I definitely see a 1521 in my collection in future, love the design and history.
I was so sold on the polished but holy crap this looks nice when held live in real light. Very nice
got my first Squale last week,nothing short of a bargain if you ask me..packed with high end quality and features
I have a 50 Atmos and love it. Though I am not a diver, I really like this brand. I do sail and my Squale is my go to watch. I do recommend your reviews to my friends who dive and they all agree that you do justice to the time pieces that you review.
Loving all your reviews and your choice of watches to review. Squale is a massive favourite of me and my watch collecting mates, they are just superb. Anybody that doesn't restrict their collecting knows this. Keep doing what you're doing !
First time I saw such a review. Wearing a diver watch by diving. Such a simple thing but never showed (at least in the videos I saw until now). GREAT !!
Great review. I've owned this model for 2 years now and it's my go-to. So comfortable and perfect for a smaller wrist. Looks good on the supplied blue and yellow NATO strap. Mine is very accurate - 6 secs per day. Cheers.
Wow, the case is so well proportioned and the blue dial/bezel is just striking... I've seen pics of this watch before but apparently they didn't do it justice.
I wasn't really a fan of Squales but this video made me realize how beautiful this watch looks. Now I must say that's one of the prettiest divers I've seen any brand make, wow. Finishing looks insane
Thanks for that great review. It really is a sweet watch. That was awesome that you included the diving footage.
James Stacey: you are the best watch reviewer on the planet. Thank you for providing all the measurables in your reviews, particularly the lug-to-lug length. Ariel should do that as well.
Funny I just look last week at The Urban Gentry vidéo review and I really like this watch
Excellent review!I thoroughly enjoyed it.Keep up the good work.
great review. appreciate the time and effort spent for this. Good to see the watch in the deep :)
Thank you for producing reviews of watches that are within the grasp of the average working joe. I personally love seeing reviews of watches from all manufacturers and all price ranges. Keep up the good work.
This is a beautiful watch and your choice of strap complements it perfectly. Thanks for sharing.
I recently heard about this brand. I really like it. I saw a green 1545 and it blew me away, although it looked a bit too much like a Submariner.
Just purchased this watch, should have it in a few days can't wait!
Squale “Squal-ay” is the correct pronunciation for any new viewers who may come across this video in the future. I’m sure the original author of this video has found this out by now, but just a FYI to viewers curious about this brand & pronunciation 😉
Thanks for your review James! Love the under water footage!
Would it be a good fit for me if i have a 5.9-6 inch wrist? Thanks!
I've been eyeing this one for some time, really good review!
I own this exact watch and bought it directly from the manufacturer for the very reasons you describe. I love the look. Unfortunately the bezel scratched within a few weeks of owning it. Either my bad luck or maybe the paint is vulnerable to scratching.
yeah bezel is aluminium and scratches easily, however you can purchase a saphire bezel in same colour for $60 it's just x4 little screws to loosen on the side of the bezel and the blue ring should lift off and be replaced easily with the new one. being made from saphire the new ring is totally scratch resistant so problem solved :)
@@riley165 who sells that?
How would you say that this compares to the Tudor black bay? They both have the same movement. So I guess I'm asking about the build quality and feel of it. Thanks.
James, this is my favorite of your reviews. Well and honestly presented. It's an interesting brand (I just got their PanAm).
This is one of the most impressive watches that I have ever seen. Why get a Rolex after seeing this?
Hold two of them together. You will understand. That said, if you are not in a position to drop ten grand for a watch, this is a great option.
Fun fact, the orange minute hand is UV reactive for great low light visibility underwater with a black light accessory.
We have to purchase them online or there's retailers in Canada? let me know pls thank you and nice review 11/10
That is a great review. You were really thorough. I want to get one.
Is this USA Squale 'matte' finish or Page and Cooper 'Satinato' finish?
Excellent review. Really enjoy your stuff. Keep it up.
Great review. Loved the dive footage in particular.
Beautiful blue dial on that Squale, and nice to see it used on a real dive situation. Watch snobs be damned!
Nicely done review! Keep up the great reviews!
Great review man, as always.
So cool! You used a dive watch for its intended purpose. That's awesome.
Nice to see a watch used for what it was built for for once. Oh, and keep mixing it up please, they are loads of people who appreciates watches for what they are, rather than the social standing they're supposed to give.
Another great review! Thanks!
Can someone who has seen in person both the blue Tudor Pelagos and this Squale compare the blue shade of both dials please.
Great review, love this watch on that tan strap. I'm finding it difficult to find in he UK though.
+SirStamford27 Easiest thing to do is order from the Squale website. They will UPS it to the uk for free from there warehouse in Europe and it will take around 3 days.
Love this watch, but find their website bizarre, there's not even an option for me to buy this watch, on the Squale site. The black one yes, but not this. It's as if they don't want my money. Nevermind lol
It could be out of stock on a big back order. Maybe worth an email to them?
Did you get one in the end?
Congrats, of the hundreds of dive watch videos I've seen this is the first I've seen actually using the watch in the water...!
very nice,looks like top quality and a great review but maybe you guys might give us some rankings based on comparative price with otherlower priced (not necessarily low end) divers. You're a diver your opinion would go along way ,thanks!
As of Jan 2024
Product Features
Movement:Swiss Sellita SW200 Automatic (self-winding)
Case:Sand-blasted stainless steel, 42mm x 12.5mm and 48mm tip to tip.
Back:Solid screw-in back
Crystal:AR Sapphire Crystal
Band:Leather strap, buckle closure, 20mm.
Water Resistant:500 meters
Weight:100 grams
Warranty:2 Year
Thanks for a review for us blue collar WORKING stiffs. As an ELECTRICIAN, I don't have TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS to spend on a watch, but doesn't mean I don't like mechanical watches. Especially watches I can AFFORD. Keep up the good work. I'm sure the masses will agree.
Don't electricians get paid nicely?
+Jonathan I make about $70K a year. Not Patek Philippe money!
Ronnie DJ I never took into account that you may have kids or stuff like that but you could still get a Rolex if you save and stuff right?
+Jonathan hey brother, yes. Actually I am saving for a Ceramic bezel Submariner Date, 116610. I have a couple Seikos', but nothing I would consider a 'Grail' piece. I want something nice to leave to my son one day.
Ronnie DJ See your doing good for yourself your gonna get a great watch and you got a nice job.You don't seem to be doing bad, hell I'll be lucky to get a job that pays that much.Gotta pick a career soon though electrician was one of my options.
What's your wrist size sir?
thanks
Well the movement was worth mentioning - it‘s a watch review. Interesting would have been which grade it is.
Strikingly beautiful watch! I'd love to get my hands on one. Great composition, great heritage... Also, if "Mr. Haute" was indeed what he passes himself off to be, he could afford to do his own high end reviews at home.
Wow! Really like the blue.. it Pops!!
The fact that squale triggers watch snobs is why I want one even more
I dont really get what the issue is, other than the fact they make rolex homage watches. I figure they have to pay the bills somehow, and those things sell aperantly. The 1521 platform is so unique and original, I just wish they had more blasted case options.
Great flex on actually using the watch underwater to testament performance and usage
Where did you find this in Vancouver man?
In the US the firm has a website. For the money these watches are quite nice.
This is gonna be my next purchase!
If you find one, please let us know your source!! They're sold out everywhere!
ty kam I actually went with the new Chris ward
Beautiful watch.
I need make review for this brand:)
+iReviewWatches.com Still waiting for your review! Love your channel
+wilzoon wilson I see many reviews for this brand on TH-cam, its why I not in rush do same.
I have review for another brands, like Regia, Deutsche Master and many reviews for Lum-Tec. Soon be more new mini-brands. Thanks. :)
A very unique and interesting watch. The Squale brand is making some nice watches, and the cases look great. Their entry level models look a bit too much like a Submariner, but you can say that about any number of brands who make divers.
BEAUTIFUL watch you can wear anywhere and be proud!!
A real beaut this one! The titanium case would make this watch even closer to perfection.
It's a great watch for the summer.
Thank you for a great review.
I just got this exact same watch and it's off a little over 20 seconds a day!!! WTF!! The ETA 2824-2 movements is literally about as accurate as the Asian 7750 movement I have in my Rep Pan. Unbelievable!! This is my first Swiss watch.
+Sami I did buy into that TVG shit! Haha. He sounded like he knew what he was talking about! I was sold! Haha! Big mistake!
+John Bandle exclamation mark!!!!!!!
I know that this is 2 years later but that’s how it is. Standard/Elaboré/Top/Chronometer. Only the COSC ETAs and those modified by higher end brands will really be somewhat comparable with something like a basic Rolex 3130 in the current ND Sub. This is why Rolex is the best value for people that do not have Patek or high-end AP money (more than just the basic 15400st which is not so much). For example both my BLNR and 118238 DD run within +2/day for years now. Since I place them down crown facing up over night they lose that second or two they gained throughout the day leaving me anywhere usually from -2/0/+1. It will vary each time you wind the watch up after it has stopped but always within that range.
It is for this reason that I laugh when people say Rolex is overrated or overpriced. Especially those who have purchased a good fake. Yes, they make look similar but a watch is more than just appearance. The modern Rolex movements are often more accurate than “holy trinity” watches like the 15400st and 5711. When you look at the movement quality, bracelet and clasp quality, dial quality, bezel quality and overall fit and finish they’re really a no brained and worth every single penny. Yes, they are like the Mercedes of the watch world and many posers buy them but that they are a great product is indisputable.
awesome review !
Looks killer on that color strap
Great review! Thanks!
Somehow I imagine this watch with the same blue dial and hands, but with a black bezel, to make it a bit more 3D.
Price?
one of the best Swiss price/value watches under $1000...looks wonderful with the mesh bracelet....
The big issue with a watch like that is accuracy of the movement. Please talk about it. If it were able to run for 3-5 years at under 10s per day, I would already have one.
the movement (eta 2824-2) is a very good movement IMO
I have had Seikos that run like that, but never a Swiss automatic.
I've had an ETA 2824 running at +1s per day. Seiko 6r15 at +3s per day. With automatics especially at this price point, you'll need some luck to get a good accuracy. Even my $2k MM300 with 8L35 is +25s per day.
I'm 3 years down with +4 to 5 seconds a day.
No matter what you have heard or read elsewhere, the brand name is pronounced SQUAL-AY. Talk to Marc Frankel at Long Island Watches, the sole authorized Squale dealer in the US.
Very nice video! well done
ETA 2824 Achilles heel is magnetic fields. Also, I suspect it is not chrono-grade, but you didn't say.
Fantastic watch and by no means 'boring' and 'depressing'. Some people are just too obnoxiously ignorant to see past the price tag to even give a rat's behind about a brand's heritage and achievements.
I wished watchmakers would offer the choice between date or no date-windows. Or at least put it at 6 o'clock and give the background the same colour as the watch face.
what a gorgeous watch! I wish they were like $400 though!
Strange how Invicta puts that same branding aesthetic on the side of its diver and haters say that it is very tacky
I love that watch
I might buy one
9015 watches are under half their cost and they have gone up in price now too
I seen a TH-cam video, where a more orangish leather strap matches the orange hand, and looks much better !
Hold up... Someone actually going diving with a dive watch?!
Very nice!
I lOVE THIS WATCH
oris aquis blows the squale 1521 out of the water . really , it does. still a great watch , though . Ive owned both btw.
UGH!!!!! Would someone please sell me one of these! I have watched this video nearly 20 times now!!! I missed the boat on getting one new and am searching for one on the second hand market. Love the blue on this watch!! Absolutely stunning.
Haters gonna hate. If you can't appreciate a quality watch such as a Squale...fine. Doesn't mean you have to let everyone else know you're and idiot.
I have got to have one...!
Actually it is quite nice
Cool Mustache James!
so this company closed and was reopened by a different family?
so I;m not sure how much of horological provenance can be claimed by such a company.
kind of reminds me of stowa and or other companies that could not survive the japanese quartz flooding the market.
looks good
I got one man!
Is this review paid for by Squale like Squale pays TGV?
I think the text on the side of the case is horrible!
Fortunately, in that case, you needn't buy one.