Squale Heritage Limited Edition 600M Automatic Dive Watch #2001LAVAL.HT

The Squale 2001 collection represents a milestone in the history of dive watches. It was born in the pioneering era of the 1960s, when new technologies transformed simple timepieces into reliable tools for professionals of the sea. This collection introduced significant innovations.

The Squale 2001, with its iconic case featuring hidden lugs, was the first watch to incorporate the "push to release" technology, allowing the bezel to be locked after setting the dive times. With its extraordinary resistance to 100 atmospheres, it became a symbol of dive watchmaking and paved the way for iconic collections like the Squale 2002 and 2003.

On the occasion of our brand's 65th Anniversary, we reflect on the events and individuals who contributed to making Squale an icon in the world of dive watches, both in the past and today. The Squale 2001, for example, was chosen by the legendary explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau as a gift for Michel Laval, the first officer of the Calypso, at the start of the 1972 Antarctic expedition.

The watch, already rich in symbolic value, became even more special due to the personalized engraving on the case back, featuring Cousteau's initials and Laval's full name. This discovery inspired Squale to create a new edition of the iconic model.

THE NEW EDITION: SQUALE 2001 HERITAGE
The new limited edition, consisting of only 300 pieces, is a faithful reproduction of the model chosen by Jacques Cousteau. The new version of the Squale 2001 retains the exact proportions and dimensions of the original.

The two-tone bezel, in black and orange, recalls the vintage style of watches from the 1960s. Made of sapphire crystal for superior resistance to shocks and scratches, it features the "push to release" system, which allows the bezel to be unlocked in both directions only with perpendicular pressure, ensuring maximum security even in case of accidental impacts.

Water resistance is guaranteed up to 60 atmospheres, thanks to the combination of sapphire crystal and the 316L stainless steel case with a polished finish. The limited edition is completed by a rubber Tropic-style strap, paying tribute to the model worn by Michel Laval.

LIMITED TO 300 PIECES