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The 1545 collection is designed for all those who love water sports in all their facets: a versatile watch, suitable to follow you at any time of an intense day in contact with water. With resistance to pressure up to 30 atmospheres (300 meters deep) it is a technical and elegant watch at the same time; the perfect companion for any underwater adventure. 

Born in the 1970s, the 1545 collection was produced on request for numerous other brands when Squale was one of the first manufacturers of “water resistant” speakers in the world. Over the years, the case "Y1545" (serial production number of the case - from which the collection takes its name) was made in different sizes and with different finishes but without ever losing its own style that distinguishes it and which has remained unchanged up to the present day. Like every Squale watch, safety and resistance are the fundamental characteristics of each timepiece. For this reason, all models in the 1545 collection are equipped with a red rubberized gasket inside the screw-down crown. This gasket (the O-ring system) allows you to understand at a glance if the crown is closed or if it has remained open, since, when the crown is closed correctly, the gasket is not visible.

The new models of the 1545 collection excite immediately; the dials, also inspired by old 70s models, have been revisited in a modern key, characterized by intense colors and finishes with attention to the smallest details.

This 1545 is the Limited Edition with the Ice Blue dial, specially created for the Dutch Watch Forum in 2024. Limited to 100 pieces only! Very collectable.

Founded in 1948 by Henry Louis Belmont, YEMA has been crafting high-quality watches for decades. Known for its focus on emblematic mechanical timepieces, YEMA has produced specialty watches for pilots, racing drivers, and divers. Among its notable achievements is the revival of the YEMA Superman, celebrated as a legendary French dive watch.

The Yema Wristmaster Traveller showcases a striking striped green dial with a unique texture that creates a three-dimensional caved-in effect. Complementing the watch’s design, the dial features applied markers coated with Super-LumiNova BGW9, ensuring a bright glow in low-light conditions. It is protected by a slightly raised, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal that adds a robust vintage flair. Powering the watch is the new In-House micro-rotor Caliber CMM.20, a self-winding movement with ball bearings and a high beat rate of 28,800 bph, offering a 70-hour power reserve and impressive accuracy of -3/+3 seconds per day. This in-house caliber is meticulously designed to enhance shock and vibration resistance, underscoring YEMA’s commitment to durability and precision.

This Yema is a Limited Edition only 1948pcs made and is in near mint condition. It comes as a set with factory warranty until 12-2025.

Panerai, founded in Florence in 1860 as a workshop, shop and school of watch-making for many decades Panerai supplied the Italian Navy specialist diving corps with precision instruments. Originally created to be used deep underwater, Panerai watches are known for their unparalleled legibility and luminosity in the dark.

The submersible is probably the modern interpretation of a Panerai dive watch featuring a rotating bezel. It was introduced in 1998 with a case size of 44mm. Most submersibles were made in 44mm and 47mm until 2017 when they released the PAM682 in a 42mm case to fit men with smaller wrists.

This Submersible is in near mint condition. Comes with the Panerai box and 3 months warranty.

The Seamaster is one of Omega’s oldest collections. It was born in 1948 and modelled after watches that Omega delivered to the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Over the years, the collection expanded drastically, ranging from elegant timepieces to ultra-robust instruments. 1993 marked another milestone in the evolution of the Seamaster when Omega introduced the Seamaster Professional 300M, a watch that would become an emblem of the brand when it was worn by a secret agent to become the official 007 watch. Today, as part of our in-depth video reviews, we’ll take a closer look at the blue Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Master Chronometer, the latest generation of this all-time classic, one of the definitive dive watches and the perfect modern “Bond Watch”.

This Seamaster comes as a full set in near mint condition! Factory warranty until 2-2028.

Designed by Willy Breitling in the 1940s, the Premier was the brand’s first-ever watch dedicated purely to style. Featuring elegant details and modern-retro touches, this reinterpretation of the Premier upholds its ancestor’s reputation as “a watch of impeccable taste.” On top of its rectangular chronograph pushers and bi-compax chronograph panda look, the Premier displays a variety of elegant design details such as grooves on the case-side and open sapphire caseback.

This Premier “Panda” Chronograph is in near mint condition. Comes as a full set with 3 months warranty.

Designed for the modern-day explorer, IWC Pilot’s Watches blend advanced engineering with the iconic Schaffhausen style. These versatile sports watches are crafted to be dependable companions for any adventure. The 41mm model is built from durable, high-quality materials, ensuring reliability and precision for aviators. It features a stainless steel case and a rubber strap equipped with IWC’s EasX-CHANGE system for easy swapping. The watch boasts a vibrant blue dial with silver-toned hands and markers, all treated with a luminescent coating for clear visibility under any conditions. It includes a chronograph function for tracking hours, minutes, and seconds, along with a day and date display. The glass is specially secured to resist changes in air pressure.

Driven by the IWC 69385 calibre automatic movement, this watch maintains a 46-hour power reserve and offers water resistance up to 100 meters, making it as functional as it is stylish.

This IWC Pilot's watch 41mm is in near mint condition and comes as a full set (without booklet and steel bracelet) on the blue rubber strap. Factory warranty until 8-2029.

The Omega Seamaster 300m is one of the most respected and popular diver in the world. Look at that ceramic wave pattern dial, case design, durability, and the co-axial master chronometer movement!. It is a perfect option for daily wear. The brushed finish of the case and bracelet and ceramic bezel hids wear and tear, the movement is extremely durable, and the design can be worn in many different occasions. 

This Seamaster comes as a full set from 11-2021 and is in very good condition. Factory warranty until 11-2026!

The Panerai Luminor GMT Titanium PAM089 was produced between 2001 and 2004, this model is part of a select collection with limited annual production capped at 3,000 pieces. 

The Panerai 089 holds a unique appeal with its robust titanium construction. The 44mm Luminor case features a solid case back and houses the OP VIII movement—a modified version of the reliable 7750, stripped of its chronometer components and enhanced with a GMT module. This addition perfectly complements the watch’s design, with the small seconds at 9 o’clock aligning seamlessly with the aesthetic Panerai is known for.

This Luminor GMT Titanium is in near mint condition. Comes in the original box with accessoires, just came back from a full service. 1 year warranty. 

Great collectible wristwatch for a real Oris fan! A beautiful automatic moonphase watch by the Swiss company Oris, established in 1904 (and in continuous production since). The watch is an Oris Artelier Complication watch, also known as a "Big Crown" watch (for obvious reasons) and is often termed an aviator style watch as well. The watch has a moonphase function, day, date and a second time zone sub-dials. The watch comes with original box as a full set, Dutch supplied.

According to Oris, "A top level pilot's watch: the top quality mechanical movement of the Oris Big Crown Artelier Compilation displays a moonphase, second time zone, date and week day.These special features are presented in a classic style: an exquisite patterned dial, polished bezel, and of course the Big Crown. High altitude elegance! 3 months warranty.

The Black Bay Fifty Eight, a more compact version of the iconic Black Bay, boasts a 39mm width, offering a proportionately smaller silhouette than its larger brother. Crafted from steel with the refined finish expected of the Rolex/Tudor lineage, this case features a 200-meter water resistance and showcases a vintage-inspired raised sapphire crystal designed to echo the appearance of traditional acrylic crystals.

This Black Bay Fifty Eight is in very good condition. It comes as a full set with factory warranty until February 2027. Great daily watch!

The Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph quickly gained favor among the pilots of the US Air Force Thunderbirds, whom Rolex would later supply with Turn-o-Graphs of their own, earning it the nickname Datejust Thunderbird. It features a waterproof 36mm Oyster case, a Perpetual movement with self-winding, and a sophisticated dial topped with a jump date mechanism. This edition pairs a stainless steel case and bracelet with a matching 18kt white gold bezel.

This Datejust comes with the original Rolex box and one year warranty. Very collectable Rolex watch, by far one of the most underrated models in the Rolex line!

The Patek Calatrava reference 96 is often credited with revitalizing Patek Philippe during a critical time in the early 1900s. Facing financial difficulties, the Stern brothers, renowned dial makers, acquired a controlling interest in Patek Philippe in the early 1930s. Under the stewardship of the Stern family, who still manage the company, the introduction of their first wristwatch, reference 96, significantly boosted the brand and shaped its prestigious reputation.

This Patek Calatrava 96 is the 18K gold version with the 33mm case. The case number 3xxxxxx dating this Patek to the 1940s. Matching serial numbers of case and movement, checked at Patek Philippe. This original watch has had a full restoration in 2015 by Pikotech in the Netherlands and remains the original case, backcase, caliber, dial and hands. 

Really cool vintage Patek in very good vintage condition!