Aigi Watches GRUVEBUSvsSquale Super-Squale

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS at true scale

GRUVEBUS

Squale Super-Squale at true scale

Super-Squale

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Thickness

12.3mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$1,095

lowest

$1,230

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$1,230
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS

Owners widely praise the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS for its legibility and the unique coal-pressed dial motif, with some comparing its character to Grand Seiko. The watch features GTLS tubes for luminescence and a hardened steel 40mm case, powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement and offering 200m water resistance. Some owners report receiving the watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade. One owner notes the Jubilee-style bracelet as a luxurious touch for a tool watch, while another finds the 40mm case size and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement to be chunky. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Aigi Watches GRUVEBUS to be a decent tool watch for its price, with its unique dial and legibility being key strengths.

Squale Super-Squale

Owners widely praise the Squale Super-Squale for its comfortable 38mm case, vintage skin diver aesthetic, and outstanding build quality for the price, with many highlighting the beads-of-rice bracelet as a standout feature and finding it a great value "go anywhere, do anything" watch. Some owners note the stock strap is not ideal and consider alternative strap options, while one enthusiast finds the 38mm case with 18mm lug width wears small. Accuracy of the Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported as ±7–20 seconds per day, which is considered not impressive by today's standards, though adequate for reliability and serviceability. Overall, owners rate the Squale Super-Squale highly for its vintage charm, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.

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