Which is cheaper, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Squale 1521 is the cheaper of the two at $1,265, against $1,290 for the Aquastar Model 60 — a $25 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the Aquastar Model 60 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 200m for the Aquastar Model 60.

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Aquastar Model 60vsSquale 1521

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Aquastar Model 60

MSRP $1,290

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 6037mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

Model 60—

152138h

Water Resistance

Model 60200m

1521500m

MSRP

Model 60$1,290

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

37mm

42mm

Thickness

11mm

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

0mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Steel

Water Resistance

200m

500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Green

—

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

—

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,290

$1,265

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