Squale moved its headquarters entirely to Chiasso, Switzerland, in 2020.
2010
The brand was relaunched in 2010 under the Italian Maggi family, with headquarters in Milan and watchmaking in Chiasso, Switzerland.
1974
Squale entered the watch market as an independent entity in 1974.
1959
Founded in Neuchâtel, Switzerland by Charles von Büren.
More Squale references, by line
Lines without a guide page yet: every reference we list for them, with its strap size.
Master
Master Marina Militare20 mm
Master x Palombari Comsubin20 mm
Master Titanium
Master Titanium 120 ATM Grand Bleu MASTIBLBL.RAL20 mm
Master Titanium 120 ATM Grand Vert MASTIBKGR.RAL20 mm
FAQ
What lug width do Squale watches use?
20 mm is the most common (62% of Squale references with a listed width), followed by 18 mm and 22 mm.
Do all Squale watches take the same strap size?
No. Squale uses 4 different lug widths across its collections, so check your exact model or reference.
When was Squale founded?
Squale was founded in 1959 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland by Charles von Büren.
Help
What is lug width?
The gap between the two lugs that hold the strap, in millimetres. A new strap must match it exactly: 20 mm lugs take a 20 mm strap.
Measure it in 30 seconds
Take the strap off, or look at the back of it: many straps print their width.
Measure the inside gap between the lugs with a caliper or a millimetre ruler.
Round to the nearest whole millimetre. Most watches use 18, 20 or 22 mm.
Strap, quick release or system?
Most watches use spring bars, so any strap of the right width fits. Many smartwatches use their own band system instead, such as Apple Watch bands or Garmin QuickFit.