FS: Squale/Blancpain AWCo Subino LE #38/66

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For sale is a very, very limited batch of Squale Subinos with NOS Blancpain cases.

Only 60 of these were available, with 20 already pre-allocated. I managed to secure #38 of the bunch.

Dating back to the mid-fifties, these are pre-Squale Fifty Fathoms cases. The earliest Squale FF’s date from the sixties.

The cases are in absolutely amazing state, worthy of the “NOS” moniker. They even feature the original acrylic bezel inlays, often mistakenly named “Bakelite”, with a beautiful cream-colored triangle at the top.

It is powered by a reliable ETA 2671 movement. This smaller version of ETA’s well-known calibers allows for the implementation of a rotor. This means we can fit an automatic caliber in a case that was designed for a flat hand-winding movement.

The dial features a 3-6-9-12 dial layout with clean painted stick markers in between. The indices are executed in modern Super-LumiNova C3, in a shade that harmonizes beautifully with the original Blancpain bezel inlay. There is a closed seconds track around the matte black dial, optically divided into four sectors with subtle triangles at 3, 6, 9 and 12. A red line reading “AWCO” brings the whole design to life.

The handset is another nod to the early dive watch era. We have chosen the same pencil style hands you would find on Blancpain divers from the time, completing a congruent and highly attractive aesthetic.

Here's the history of this particular model: https://www.awco.nl/two-ultra-rare-s...cial-editions/

Watch is in MINT condition, never ever worn outside and all specks/scuffs you may see in the images/video are simply just dust.

The case is 35mm, and it comes in a full set with the numbered warranty card, all as originally packaged from AWCo, including the original leather strap with rubber lining. The Uncle Seiko rubber strap pictured is included, free of charge.

Since there are only 60, and never to be produced again, these are exceedingly rare.

Price: $3995 shipped CONUS (international buyers pay shipping)

Payment: Zelle, Venmo, Wire, PP F&F

Contact: PM, Text 626-731-1021, Email: JonathanNguyen111@gmail.com