Benthos Heritage II
Inspired by the legendary Aquastar Benthos from the 1970s, the Benthos Heritage II is not merely a re-edition but a visionary interpretation of how the original creators might’ve evolved this horological icon.
Drawing inspiration from recently discovered sketches in the Aquastar archives, this new model seamlessly blends vintage character with modern stature.
“The Benthos Heritage II represents a perfect fusion of the rich heritage of the Benthos and contemporary proportions of 40mm and 12mm height,”. “It’s a testament to our commitment to carry the torch of our founders into a bright future for Aquastar.”
At the heart of the Benthos Heritage II is a series of core characteristics that were requested by the Aquastar community over the past 5 years. “We listened carefully to the feedback and requests of our supportive community on our official forum and on social media, and incorporated these features into the Benthos Heritage II”
Echoing the archival sketches, the watch boasts two signature crowns positioned at 2 and 4 o’clock, offering both functionality and distinctive aesthetics.
“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,”. “We are proud to be both historians and custodians of this rich brand, using the new Benthos Heritage II to pay tribute to Aquastar’s influence and innovations in the Dive Watch world.
With its water-resistance accordingly readjusted from 500m to a still very respectable 300m, owing to the small form factor but also, to help more clearly distinguish it from its bigger brothers, bearing the Benthos 500 name.
