Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LumenvsSquale 1521

S.A.R. Rescue-Timer Lumen
Mühle-GlashütteS.A.R. Rescue-Timer Lumen

Ref. s-a-r-rescue-timer-lumen-rubber-strap-black·MSRP $2,395

1521
Squale1521

Ref. 1521-classic-leather·MSRP $1,265

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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.

Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer Lumen at true scale

S.A.R. Rescue-Timer Lumen

Squale 1521 at true scale

1521

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.6mm

n/a

Thickness

13.5mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

500m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$2,395

$1,265

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.6mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
500m

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,395
$1,265
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Reviews

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

Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer Lumen

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN for its exceptional legibility, particularly its full-lume dial, and its robust, tool-like build that wears smaller than its 42mm case. Some owners report it as a fantastic daily beater that wears surprisingly well. One owner expressed concern about the potential long-term degradation and chipping of the rubber, questioning its impact shock resistance design, while another found the included textile strap to be too short, stiff, and cheap-looking. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer LUMEN highly for its legibility and rugged, well-wearing design.

Squale 1521

Owners widely praise the Squale 1521 for its classic look and robust build, with specific mentions of its wearable 12.5mm thickness and refined case finishing. The 42mm case is noted by some to wear smaller, closer to 40mm, due to short lugs, feeling solid without being too large. However, opinions on the bracelet vary, with some finding it too flashy or stiff, and one owner reported moisture ingress after a shower due to a loose case back. The crown can be difficult to operate due to deep integration, and the 38-hour power reserve is considered old-school but reliable. Overall, owners rate the Squale 1521 highly for its classic design and wearability, despite some reservations about the bracelet and crown.

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