Squale Polipetto assigned Italian State Police Diving Unit with Box and Papers

Squale “Polipetto,” the watch worn by State Police divers.
Have you ever thought about what time really means for those who work in the silence of the deep, amid icy currents, rough seas, and often extreme conditions?
The divers of the State Police know this well: every year, over 5,000 hours of diving mark their path in missions where reliability is not an option, but a vital necessity. That’s why the motto of these extraordinary professionals is: “Our sky begins where yours ends.”
In this underwater world, every second counts and every tool makes a difference. This is where a legendary watch comes into play: the Squale “Polipetto.” But why choose this symbol?
The octopus was chosen as the symbol of the State Police Diving Unit precisely because of its extraordinary underwater abilities.
Its distinctive shape, with tentacles capable of clinging firmly, evokes the training, strength, and ability to operate in complex aquatic environments, similar to that required of divers who face depths, rocky walls, and challenging underwater scenarios. The tentacles symbolize adherence and stability, which are essential for those who work underwater. In terms of strength and stability, the octopus embodies resistance to currents and high pressures, just like police divers, who are called upon to face extreme situations and maintain control even in the most difficult conditions.

The animal’s remarkable mobility also represents the expertise of divers: the ability to adapt and move efficiently and safely in a wide variety of environments, from the depths of the sea to shallow coastal waters. Finally, the octopus is often associated with great strength, which in divers manifests itself as determination and courage, qualities that allow them to tackle every mission with team spirit and dedication.
Imagine our operators diving into winter seas, tackling the murky waters of harbor bays, exploring rivers, lakes, wells, and flooded cisterns. In each of these scenarios, time must be monitored with absolute precision because safety depends as much on training as it does on equipment. A diving watch, therefore, is not just an accessory: it is a true anchor of reliability, designed to withstand great depths, sudden impacts, temperature changes, and extreme conditions, without ever letting the wearer down.

Extraordinary evolution: Squale 2002 Series “Polipetto”
Let’s now talk about the Polipetto model, a special version of Squale’s historic 2002 series, tailor-made for the State Police Diving Unit. In 2016, a revamped version was launched, introducing some decisive improvements:
• Helium valve, essential for professional deep-sea diving
• Superluminova printed indices for record-breaking brightness, even on the darkest nights or in murky waters
• Three straps, rubber, leather, and steel, to suit any operational or non-operational requirement.
• Nucleo Sommozzatori logo – the famous “octopus” – printed on the dial and engraved on the case back, together with each diver’s personal certification number

Why the “Polipetto” is already legendary among enthusiasts
This watch could not be purchased; it is one of those personally assigned to operators. In fact, the personal license number of an operator is engraved on the case back. This watch is a true collector’s item. The “Full Set Like NEW” versions, complete with every original accessory, are highly sought after, rare, and represent a piece of diving and Italian police history.
The Squale “Polipetto” is not just a diving watch: it is the story of a passion, professionalism, and trust that is renewed with every mission. Swiss technology, Italian design, and a wholly human soul: this is time, according to those who protect our tomorrow, where the sky becomes the sea.

Squale Polipetto, made in 2016