Aquastar, founded by Frédéric Robert in 1962, focuses on creating technical diving timepieces, highlighted by the Benthos 500's groundbreaking features, ideal for divers. After Rick Marei's 2019 acquisition, the brand has seen a revival, relaunching classic models with modern updates that have resonated with watch enthusiasts. The latest model, Benthos Heritage II, combines classic design with contemporary appeal and affordability, maintaining Aquastar’s reputation for high-quality dive watches.
Aquastar may be the most important watch brand you've never heard of, founded by Frédéric Robert in Geneva in 1962, focused on creating serious diving tools.
The Benthos 500 was the first non-monobloc dive watch with a 500-meter depth rating, featuring innovative tools like a flyback totalizer hand and lumed dials.
Rick Marei has relaunching Aquastar’s classics, including the Benthos II and Deepstar chronograph, making waves with their thoughtful updates and excellent build quality.
The new Benthos Heritage II, a streamlined version of the classic, represents great value in the Swiss-made dive watch market at under $1,500.
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