Squale MastervsWhitby Watch Co. Ad Mare Diver

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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.

Squale Master at true scale

Master

Whitby Watch Co. Ad Mare Diver at true scale

Ad Mare Diver

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.8mm

Thickness

15.5mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

1200m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$2,785

$550

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
15.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1200m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,785
$550
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Reviews

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

Squale Master

Owners widely praise the Squale Master's outstanding quality and value, with one owner considering it the best dive watch at its price point. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the vintage dial and orange minute hand for excellent legibility, and the high-quality mesh bracelet is also a noted strength. A reviewer points out the Sellita SW 200-1 elaboré movement has an accuracy of ±7 to ±20 seconds per day, and the 17mm thickness and substantial 42mm size are noted as significant, though the reviewer found the stealthy, dressed-down design grew on them. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Master highly for its exceptional build quality and legibility at its price point.

Whitby Watch Co. Ad Mare Diver

Owners widely praise the Whitby Watch Co. Ad Mare Dive Watch as a solid dive watch for its price, with multiple users calling it the best deal under $600 and one rating it 8.5 out of 10. Reviewers note its substantial feel, quality construction, and crisp dial with applied indices, powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some owners find the 44mm case size to be a comfortable daily wear, with one mentioning the sanded texture of the titanium variant keeps it light. Drawbacks noted by one owner include the absence of a date wheel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Whitby Watch Co. Ad Mare Dive Watch highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

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