Galeazzi Artiglio - Ltd Ed 500pcs

There is a distinct purity in how Squale approaches watch manufacturing. Since opening its doors in 1959, the Swiss Italian brand has maintained a singular focus on craft, creating dive watches engineered specifically for true sub surface professionals. Every case, crystal, and seal is built to perform under extreme operational stress, yielding an instrument of absolute reliability for those who measure time far below the surface.

That passion for underwater capability aligns perfectly with the pioneering legacy of Italian naval engineering. In 1926, Roberto Galeazzi patented a revolutionary spherical chamber that allowed divers to descend further than ever before without succumb to crushing ocean depths. Operating 130 metres down in the English Channel in 1932, his Bathyscaphic Tower stationed on the salvage vessel Artiglio allowed workers to recover precious gold bars from the sunken wreck of the SS Egypt, an extraordinary haul worth around 500 million dollars in modern valuation.

Squale Galeazzi Artiglio - Ltd Ed 500pcs

Marking a century since Galeazzi secured his original patent, the new Squale Galeazzi Artiglio stands as a deeply considered tribute to that pioneering salvage effort. To ensure total historical fidelity, Squale joined forces with historian Fabio Vitale, head of the scientific committee at the Artiglio Foundation. Gaining unprecedented access to Galeazzi private archives, Vitale uncovered technical design details that directly informed the creation of this timepiece. The result is an engaging, highly specialized tool watch that brings an extraordinary century old achievement to the wrists of modern collectors.

That deep sea history is wrapped in a steel case that feels refreshingly restrained by modern dive watch standards. On the wrist, the Galeazzi spans a neat 39.5mm across, 47mm lug to lug, and 12.6mm thick before accounting for its sapphire crystal. Finished in brushed 316L stainless steel with clean polished bevels along the flanks, the profile carries all the easy charm of a mid-century skin diver. Yet behind those modest proportions lies a far more serious piece of equipment. Thanks to a heavy duty screw down crown and a solid caseback engraved with the Drass Galeazzi logo, this compact case delivers an uncompromising 600 metres of water resistance ready for genuine deep water duty.

Wet Indicator – internal humidity detection disc on dial

Framing the dial, the unidirectional rotating bezel houses a flat K1 glass insert treated in a rich Pantone 295U blue shade. Matching the rest of the display, the insert carries crisp timing scales filled with BGW9 SuperLumiNova. The tough K1 mineral glass protects the blue tone against scratches, ensuring that critical elapsed time readings remain clean, sharp, and easy to read in low light environments.

The dial is where the watch becomes truly compelling. Finished also in a rich Pantone 295U blue across its entire surface, it creates a clean, utilitarian backdrop for the handset and markers. Positioned right above 6 o'clock is a rare nod to mid-century dive safety, a working wet indicator disc. Designed to function as an internal humidity sensor, the disc shifts color if water ever breaches the case seals. Long before modern electronic pressure testing equipment existed, early combat and commercial divers relied on these simple visual cues to verify instrument integrity before plunging into the ocean. It is a wonderfully analog safeguard for a genuine tool watch, making total sense within this historical tribute.

Glows bright in the dark, even on its Pantone 295U blue K1 glass insert

Applied domed indexes and Squale iconic handsets filled generously coated with BGW9 SuperLumiNova provide exceptional legibility across the display, glowing brightly when lighting conditions drop. Further enhancing the historical significance of this timepiece, the DRASS Galeazzi logo featuring its unmistakable diving helmet is screen printed onto the inner surface of the flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment. This clever technique positions the emblem physically above the dial, creating a subtle floating effect that appears to hover effortlessly over the blue background.

Powering the Galeazzi Artiglio is the reliable automatic ETA 2824-2 No Date in Elabore grade, a familiar calibre that suits the utilitarian character of the watch perfectly. This dependable workhorse operates at 4Hz or 28800 vibrations per hour, features 25 jewels, and includes both hand winding and hacking capabilities for precise time setting. Choosing such a proven mechanical tractor reinforces the mission ready ethos of the timepiece, offering effortless servicing and rock solid reliability out in the field.

Box set includes canvas and microfibre travel pouch with Galeazzi and Squale logos

Paired with this iconic piece come two straps in a 19mm lug width that give the Galeazzi two quite different personalities. A mosaic rubber strap in matching Pantone 295U blue serves as the obvious aquatic option when the watch actually heads into the water. For a warmer look, a sand coloured microfibre fabric strap leans further into the vintage military influence of the timepiece. Both options come finished with a rugged Squale signed steel buckle, ensuring secure wear on the wrist regardless of the terrain.

Celebrating 100 years since Roberto Galeazzi patented his pioneering spherical diving structure, the Galeazzi Artiglio marks a compelling second chapter in the ongoing collaboration between Squale and DRASS Galeazzi. Limited to just 500 pieces, the watch revives the historic Wet Indicator technology alongside a floating DRASS Galeazzi logo screen printed directly onto the inner sapphire crystal. Accommodating the timepiece inside its travel pouch is a commemorative bronze medal featuring both Squale and Galeazzi logos, serving as a highly collectible detail that honors the shared maritime heritage connecting these two historic Italian companies.

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