Resco UDT Diver - Brushed TitaniumvsSquale 1521

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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.

Resco UDT Diver - Brushed Titanium at true scale

UDT Diver - Brushed Titanium

Squale 1521 at true scale

1521

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.7mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$1,955

$1,265

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.67mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
Steel
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,955
$1,265
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Reviews

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Resco UDT Diver - Brushed Titanium

Owners widely praise the Resco UDT Diver - Brushed Titanium for its quality, durability, accuracy, and good looks. The watch features a distinctive trident on the second hand and 0.2-second indices on the dial, with its brushed titanium case readily accepting NATO, Zulu, or leather straps. Overall, owners rate the Resco UDT Diver - Brushed Titanium highly for its robust build and versatile wearability.

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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