Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the
Maritime pioneers, global navies, and intrepid explorers like Jacques Mayol and Philippe Cousteau have long relied upon the Aquastar spirit of timekeeping innovation and utility which
began in 1962. These traditions persist today with the relaunch of the Swiss maker’s famous
Airstar Chronograph.
” Among many of the innovations pioneered by Aquastar founder Frederic Robert, the Airstar
chronograph from 1964 was a departure from the traditional tool dive watch” says Rick Marei, Aquastar’s modern helmsman. “The Airstar features a depth rating of 200 meters, a screw down crown and many attributes essential for serious water resistance, yet combined with aviation grade capabilities”.
While the 316L stainless steel case of the new Airstar retains the signature Skin diver case shape of the original from 1964 it now offers more durability and black elegant aesthetics. The new Airstar is built around the industry workhorse calibre from Valjoux, the 7753, this calibre offers outstanding reliability and great after-market serviceability.
“With every Aquastar release, we try to look at the product cycles introduced by the brand’s original founder, Frederic Robert, and look ahead to what he might still be producing, had the brand never been paused during the quartz crisis,” says Marei. “We are proud to be both historians and custodians of this rich brand, using the new AIRSTAR to pay tribute to Aquastar’s influence and innovations in the Swiss Watch world.
Like its predecessor, the new new Airstar Re-edition is powered by a Valjoux calibre, unlike the 1964 Airstar that used a manual wind Valjoux 72, the new Airstar is powered by a Top grade automatic Valjoux 7753 calibre
