Squale Super-SqualevsZenith Defy Revival A3643

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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 Super-Squale at true scale

Super-Squale

Zenith Defy Revival A3643 at true scale

Defy Revival A3643

Diameter

38mm

37mm

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

50h

highest

MSRP

$1,230

lowest

$7,800

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

n/a

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Silver

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
n/a
Type
Automatic
n/a
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
50h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,230
$7,800
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Reviews

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

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.

Zenith Defy Revival A3643

Owners widely praise the Zenith Defy Revival A3643 for its faithful 1969 reissue, featuring a crisp silver sunburst dial, sharp hands, and a sculptural 14-sided bezel within an eight-sided case. Its 37mm size and case geometry allow it to wear vintage without feeling top-heavy, and the 300m water resistance makes it a chic dive watch. The Gay Frères-inspired ladder bracelet, though divisive, offers comfortable wear with period correctness. One owner notes the lume is significantly brighter than on other Zenith models. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -5 seconds per day and another experiencing -10 to -15 seconds per day issues. The price is $7,800. Overall, owners rate the Zenith Defy Revival A3643 highly for its faithful reissue and comfortable wearability at the price.

From video reviewers

The octagonal case and fourteen-sided bezel are consistently praised. The 15mm thickness is considered substantial for the 37mm case size.