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Aquastar

Aquastar Benthos 500 II Founder's Edition - Centrally Mounted Chronograph

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  • Product Description
    Product Specifications

    The Aquastar legacy began in 1962 as the brainchild of entrepreneurial diver and sailor, Frédéric Robert. Robert sought to develop watches and specialised instruments exclusively for oceanic activities, ranging from sailing and sport diving to professional scientific excursions and underwater explorations - all with the ultimate goal of making aquatic exploits safer. Every Aqustar watch designed and produced by Robert in the 1960s and 70s held groundbreaking patents not yet deployed in wristwatch applications. These included water-resistant crown designs and special “no decompression” calculation bezels that could be used for multiple dives. Since the brand’s re-launch in 2020, the modern Aquastar catalogue has served as an extension of the brand’s deep archives. With both faithful tribute references and more interpretive editions, there is something to suit the tastes of every diver. 

    Model Specifications BENTHOS-FOUNDERS: 

    • This limited edition model has been created in collaboration with La Joux-Perret. 
    • The semi-gloss black dial features applied hour markers coated with high-density, ecru-coloured SuperLuminova. 
    • A unidirectional 120 click rotating elapsed time ceramic bezel surrounds the dial. It is fully graduated with luminous 60-minute markings. 
    • A 316L stainless steel case frames the dial. It measures 42mm in diameter, 47mm from lug to lug, and 15.4mm in thickness. 
    • For great comfort on the wrist, the chronograph pusher is located at 2H and the crown at 4H
    • A flat, triple-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects the dial. 
    • Functions on the watch include central hours, minutes, seconds and a central 60-minute timer (actuation from 2H). 
    • Securing the watch to the wrist is a genuine 22mm ISOfrane black rubber strap. 
    • A Swiss-made 1MPS movement powers the watch. The movement features a mono-pusher 60-minute centre-mounted chronograph and has a 60-hour power reserve. 
    • The watch is water-resistant up to 200 metres (20 bar) and 660 feet.
    As an authorised dealer of Aquastar all our products are complete with:
    • Aquastar 2 Year Guarantee
      fully stamped (where appropriate)
    • Instruction manual
      Please note some brands use online manuals
    • Official Packaging
      Official Aquastar packaging
    Please note: Outside of the UK, the duration of the manufacturer's guarantee may be different and therefore you may need to return your watch to First Class Watches in order to get the full guarantee.
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    Product Specifications
    • Gender
      Men's Watches
    • Movement & Power
      Automatic Mechanical
    • Movement Calibre
      1MPS
    • Movement Origin
      Swiss Movement
    • Collections
      Luxury Watches, Limited Edition, Dive Watches
    • Mechanical Power Reserve
      up to 60 hours
    • Features
      Glowing Hands, Glowing Markers, Sapphire Glass, Chronograph, Ceramic Bezel
    • Strap Material
      Rubber
    • Case Material
      Stainless Steel
    • Display Type
      Analog
    • Dial Colour
      Black
    • Strap Colour
      Black
    • Case Width
      42 mm
    • Strap Width
      22 mm
    • Dial Shape
      Circle
    • Hour Markers
      Batons
    • Water Resistance
      200 metres
  • Delivery & Returns
    Free delivery is available on all UK orders -
    For items listed as in stock, your order should be completed before 4:00pm (Monday-Friday) for us to despatch the same day or before 11:30am on Saturday for delivery Monday. Please note that all orders must pass our security policy before they are despatched and we must be able to take payment successfully, if this is not possible we will email or send an SMS with further instructions. For queries and delivery questions please feel free to call us on +441926 298499 (English only).
    For other items, a delivery estimate will be shown where possible. If we feel we are unable to adhere to the timescale after you place your order we will contact you to make you aware and allow you to change your order if necessary. Items will be sent by your chosen delivery method once they are back in stock and payment will not be taken until the items are despatched (NB. PayPal and Amazon orders are charged immediately).
    Returns Policy

    We aim for you to be absolutely delighted with your purchase and therefore offer you 30 days to change your mind on your purchase (excludes pre-owned watches). You may do this by using the form provided with your order or otherwise. We will provide a refund of all payment received (not including delivery upgrades), usually within 48 hours of receipt of the product. This will be made to the original payment method. For most payment methods it will take 3-5 working days for this to show on your statement.

    Please ensure items from your order are suitable before wearing as we are unable to accept items which have been worn under our returns policy.

    For UK orders under £500, you may generate a free tracked and insured returns label on the Royal Mail website (opens in a new window). You can print this label and send it back at any local Post Office at no cost to yourself. It is also possible to have the label printed at Post Office using the QR code from the confirmation email. Please retain the proof of postage receipt. Unfortunately we are unable to provide a refund of return postage for returns through other methods, so we recommend printing the free postage label provided. For orders over £500, please consult your receipt for details on how to return. For international returns, you will need to bear the cost of returns postage. Please ensure the watch is returned to us in an unworn, new condition with all the original packaging (manufacturer's manual and guarantee if applicable). Please ensure items from your order are suitable before wearing as we are unable to accept items which have been worn under our returns policy. We reserve the right to make deductions for unnecessary damage caused to the product by yourself.

    We are also able to offer an exchange to a different product if required, please specify this when returning your product.

    If a fault develops with a watch that is outside of the 30 day returns period or is no longer in a new condition the watch can be returned to the manufacturer under the terms of the guarantee (we are an official UK dealer for all brands on our website) so that they can rectify any issues. For more information please see our returns policy page.

  • Authorised Retailer
    First Class Watches AUS are Aquastar watch retail partners so you can be assured your sparkling new watch will arrive with a stamped manufacturer's warranty, packaging and instructions.
    This item is supplied with:
    • Official Aquastar guarantee
      fully stamped (where appropriate)
    • Instruction manual
      Please note some brands use online manuals
    • Official Packaging
      Official Aquastar packaging
    Please note: Outside of the UK, the duration of the manufacturer's guarantee may be different and therefore you may need to return your watch to First Class Watches in order to get the full guarantee.
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