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# Sleek Stainless Steel Timepieces
Squale Has Released a New 1521 Classic COSC Certified Wrsitwatch

By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-03-14 | Luxury
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1521-classic-cosc-certified
References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/style/squale-1521-classic-cosc) & [squale.ch](https://www.squale.ch/en/squale-1521-classic-cosc)

Boutique Swiss watchmaker Squale has unveiled its newest luxury timepiece, the 1521 Classic COSC Certified. Interestingly, the new watch marks a major milestone for the brand as it is the first timepiece that Squale has produced to receive COSC certification. What this means is that it has passed a series of standardized tests that indicate the precision of its movement and its overall quality.

In terms of features, the new watch comes equipped with a 42mm stainless steel case with SuperLuminova printed markers, a 120-click unidirectional bezel, and a dial with applied indexes. In addition, the watch is powered by a [Sellita](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laventure-marine-type-3-chronometer) [automatic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-giorgio-galli-s2-<a%20class=)-38mm'>SW200-1 automatic, which has a 38-hour power reserve, and comes packaged in velvet carrying case with an extra leather and NATO strap.

Image Credit: Ricoh

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 66% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 11%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **COSC Certified Watches:** Luxury watchmakers can explore opportunities in producing watches that have passed standardized tests for precision and quality.
- **Stainless Steel Timepieces:** Innovative companies can capitalize on the trend of creating sleek and premium watches made of durable stainless steel materials.
- **Superluminova Printed Markers:** Businesses can explore the use of SuperLuminova printed markers in their watches as a feature that improves legibility in low light conditions.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Luxury Watchmaking:** Luxury watchmakers have an opportunity to create high-quality COSC certified watches to cater to discerning customers.
- **Metalworking:** Companies that specialize in metalworking can provide high-quality stainless steel materials for use in the production of premium watches.
- **Watch Components Manufacturing:** Manufacturers that provide SuperLuminova printed markers can capitalize on the trend of adding this feature to timepieces for better legibility in low light conditions.

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