AQUASTAR MODEL 60 MKII
Aquastar model 60 MKII
The Model 60 is back—and sharper than ever. The legendary Swiss dive watchmaker reignites its legacy with the Model 60, a modern tribute to the iconic 1957 original, the world’s first skindiver Swiss dive watch. That original from 1957 introduced a friction ring-operated bezel—Aquastar’s patented safety innovation that stopped accidental rotations underwater. It became a benchmark for dive watch design.
Fast-forward to 2025, and the Model 60 gets even tougher. Now equipped with a **uni-directional rotating bezel** for enhanced dive safety and **20mm lugs** for broader strap compatibility, it’s built to meet the demands of today’s explorers without losing its vintage soul.
This watch has deep roots. In 1960, U.S. Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh wore the original Model 60 on his descent to the Challenger Deep—35,814 feet down in the *Trieste*. That moment cemented Aquastar’s reputation for reliability under pressure.
The new Model 60 isn’t just a nod to history—it’s a precision tool for those who live boldly. Whether you’re diving, sailing, or just chasing horizons, this is the watch that won’t flinch. The new Model 60 MKII can be pre-orderd now at a 20% returning customer discount for delivery in September 2025
Want to see it in action? Teddy Baldassarre breaks it down with style—check out his take and see why the Model 60 still leads the pack.
Model 60, keeping with the traditions
Thoughtfully sized in a 37mm stainless steel case the Model 60 MKII is a somewhat unique reference in the deep Aquastar archive, as it follows a more traditional dive watch execution, using bold hour markers and lume-filled paddle hands, a 60 minute rotating bezel, and a center-mounted seconds hand, eschewing the bold asymmetrical dial elements that would characterize later Aquastar watches, like the iconic Deepstar Chronograph. In keeping with Aquastar’s modern traditions, the new Model 60 maintains a robust 200 meters of water resistance, and is powered by an Elabore top-grade, 100% Swiss Made La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement with 68 hours of power reserve, adjusted in 4 positions, a solid ball bearing rotor and the sophisticatedly engineered shock protection system. The Aquastar model 60 MKII comes on a choice of straps and bracelets. A seatbelt NATO, a genuine TROPIC® or a beads of rice stainless steel bracelet.
The inaugural aquastar dive watch from 1957
Aquastar model 60
“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 the Marketing Director of, Aquastar. “We are proud to be both historians and custodians of this rich brand, using the new Model 60 to pay tribute to Aquastar’s influence and innovations in the world of undersea exploration,” he continues.
Aquastar Model 60
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIAL:
Black glossy dial design
High density filling old light Radium super Luminova application
Re-edition of the Aquastar model 60 from 1957
CASE:
Uni-directional rotating bezel
316L Stainless Steel case with highly domed, AR triple-coated sapphire crystal
Case Diameter 37mm
Bezel Diameter 37mm
Length from lug to lug 47mm
Case height 11mm
Lug width 20mm
MOVEMENT:
Swiss Made caliber LJP G100 Soignee
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland, Swiss made
FUNCTIONS:
Hour, minute and seconds indicators
Uni-directional Rotating 60-minute elapsed time bezel
STRAP:
Seatbelt NATO Strap or
optional genuine Tropic strap or
optional STAINLESS STEEL BOR BRACELET WITH FITTED ENDLINKS AND quick adjustement clasp
Aquastar Model 60
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