SQUALE (Swiss) Ref. T-183FCBL ‘Blue’ Forged Carbon Case 60ATM Diving Watch – Sellita Cal. SW200-1 Reglage Elaboré

SPECIFICATIONS:

+ Movement: 26j Sellita Cal. SW200-1 Reglage Elaboré automatic movement with date at 3h
+ Power reserve: 38-40 hours
+ Water resistant to 600m/1970ft
+ Case: Forged Carbon, Steel Caseback
+ Case diameter: 42 mm, Lug-to-Lug: 49mm, Height: 15.50mm
+ Weight: 102g, strap included
+ 20mm black/blue rubberised leather strap and logoed satin black buckle. Two more straps will be included as a gift from Localtime. A €75 value, these are 1. a black canvas with blue stitching and black leather liner and 2. a royal blue ladder silicone strap, both with satin black buckles.
+ Caseback: Screw-in black steel caseback, acid-etched
+ Crown: Screw-down, signed with “VON” logo
+ Bezel: 120-click, uni-directional with black brushed ceramic insert
+ Crystal: Sapphire crystal, with A/R coating
+ Dial: matte grey dial with applied indexes and blue details
+ Lume: Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9
+ Packaging: Squale box, hang tag and papers included
+ Swiss Made
+ Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Years

”Forged carbon is a type of carbon fiber that is incredibly strong, yet lightweight. The term “forged” is derived from the manufacturing process: small fragments of carbon fiber are placed in molds together with resin, then compressed and“forged” at high temperature. The mottled effect is a unique characteristic resulting from this process. Every case begins life as a single block of forged carbon, from which individual cubes are carved. Through a process using high-precision machinery, a single case is machined from each of the cubes, removing the material until the final shape is obtained. These semi-finished carbon pieces are then encased in a steel housing that guarantees durability and excellent water resistance. With the T183 Forged Carbon, water resistance is guaranteed by an internal cylindrical 316L steel case, onto which the sapphire glass with A/R coating is laid and sealed with a steel screw case back. This internal case, containing the Sellita SW 200 movement – 1 Elaborè, is then inserted by means of pressure into the semi-finished carbon piece, designed with the utmost precision for a perfect fit. The combination of steel with forged carbon is the crucial element for a product that is light yet resistant to high pressures (up to 60 ATM). To complete the unique look of each T-183, each watch comes with a rubberised leather strap matched to its colours. The leather of the strap is in fact coated in rubber; the sides are then trimmed, waxed, and hand-painted in a colour to match the details of the hands and dial. Please contact me for whatever questions you might have.’

N.B. As an official Squale dealer, I carry many replacement straps and buckles, that are listed separately.