What makes a watch ?Super? in 2022" In Squale?s case, the ?Super? designation means that the watch fits into the skin diver category, as opposed to divers oriented more toward professionals. The skin diver is a classic invention of the 1960s, born out of the burgeoning popularity of diving as a recreational activity. Skin divers were made to be functional for amateurs in and out of the water, and sat at a price point that made sense if you were only using your dive watch casually. While modern skin divers are usually water resistant to depths that are comparable to serious pro divers, back in the day they were certified for shallow dives, and could thus be made a bit thinner. While the need for a distinction between skin divers and professional grade dive watches isn?t as important today, there?s a notable aesthetic difference and some enthusiasts swear by the skin diver look. 
The idea behind the new Super-Squale collection is a simple one. This is an extension of the original Super-Squale line from the 60s, and takes the familiar skin diver silhouette as a starting point. The specs, however, are in line with what is expected from any contemporary dive watch. The Super-Squale divers are all rated to 200 meters and feature all the conveniences of a modern diver, including sapphire crystals, screw down crowns, and a solid Sellita SW-200 movement. They measure a compact 38mm in diameter and are just 12mm thick. The lug to lug measurement is 45mm. Visually, the...