The Squale 2001 collection represents a milestone in the history of dive watches. It was born in the pioneering era of the 1960s, when new technologies transformed simple timepieces into reliable tools for professionals of the sea. This collection introduced significant innovations.

The Squale 2001, with its iconic case featuring hidden lugs, was the first watch to incorporate the "push to release" technology, allowing the bezel to be locked after setting the dive times. With its extraordinary resistance to 60 atmospheres, it became a symbol of dive watchmaking and paved the way for iconic collections like the Squale 2002 and 2003.

On the occasion of the brand's 65th anniversary, Squale reflects on the events and individuals who contributed to making them an icon in the world of dive watches, both in the past and today. The Squale 2001, for example, was chosen by the legendary explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau as a gift for Michel Laval, the first officer of the Calypso, at the start of the 1972 Antarctic expedition.

Collection: 2001
Water Resistance: 60 ATM
Case Diameter: 40mm
Case Material: 316 L Steel
Movement: Automatic
Power Reserve: 38 hours
Glass: Sapphire Crystal
Bezel: Push to Release, Bi-directional
Dial Color: Black 
Luminescence: Superluminova C3
Strap: Rubber
Reference #: 2001LAVAL.HT