RE-INVENTING THE ICONIC BENTHOS 500
Benthos Heritage II

a historic diver in a contemporary size

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,” said Rick Marei, the modern day helmsman of Aquastar. “It’s a testament to our commitment to carry the torch of our founders into a bright future for Aquastar.”

DIAL:

Semi glossy black dial design
High density filling with very light shade of the old radium super Luminova

CASE:

40mm , Uni-directional rotating bezel with scratch resistant ceramic insert

904L corrosion resistant Stainless Steel case with flat, AR triple coated sapphire crystal

Case Diameter                 40mm

Length from lug to lug      44mm

Case height                      11.9mm

Lug width                          20mm

MOVEMENT:

Genuine Selitta SW200-1 Swiss Made mechanical Calibre
Movement Type: Automatic
Jewels: 26
Power Reserve: 38 hours
Diameter: 25.60mm
Height 4.6mm
Vibrations Per Hour: 28,800
Lift Angle: 50 degrees
Shock System: Incabloc
Regulator: Etachron
Rotor System: Ball bearing
Winding Direction: Bi-directional
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

FUNCTIONS:

Hours, minutes, seconds, central, elapsed time 60 minute uni-directional rotating bezel

Manual Helium Escape Valve at 4 o’clock

STRAP:

Comes on a genuine Tropic® strap, and an additional black genuine ISOfrane strap. Stainless steel Bead of rice bracelet is optional.

Benthos Heritage II

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”, said Rick Marei of Aquastar.

A benthos is always instantly recognizable

**BENTHOS iconic Design:** 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,” says Marei. “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.

BENTHOS H2

40mm diameter and 12mm height

substantial, yet you can wear and forget

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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIAL:

Semi glossy black dial design
High density filling with very light shade of Old radium super Luminova

CASE:

40mm , Uni-directional rotating bezel with scratch resistant ceramic insert

904L corrosion resistant Stainless Steel case with flat, AR triple coated sapphire crystal

Case Diameter                 40mm

Length from lug to lug      44mm

Case height                      11.9mm

MOVEMENT:

Genuine Selitta SW200-1 Swiss Made mechanical Calibre
Movement Type: Automatic
Jewels: 26
Power Reserve: 38 hours
Diameter: 25.60mm
Height 4.6mm
Vibrations Per Hour: 28,800
Lift Angle: 50 degrees
Shock System: Incabloc
Regulator: Etachron
Rotor System: Ball bearing
Winding Direction: Bi-directional
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

FUNCTIONS:

Hours, minutes, seconds, central, elapsed time 60 minute Uni-directional rotating bezel

Manual Helium Escape Valve at 4 o’clock

STRAP:

Comes on a genuine Tropic® strap, and an additional black genuine ISOfrane strap. Stainless steel Bead of rice bracelet optional.

BENTHOS H2

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