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Is AquaStar 60 a good watch?

Nice review of the 60 in its natural element, with some great pix. Bringing a reissue of a 1957 watch underwater, where it belongs. We test the brand new Aquastar Model 60 Dive watch underwater. I like it. It keeps its vintage vibe, including size, and has just enough modernity. Well done.

What makes AquaStar Model 60 so special?

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 Sellita SW200 automatic movement with 38 hours of power reserve, a solid ball bearing rotor and the sophisticatedly engineered shock protection system.

Is AquaStar a good dive watch brand?

Aquastar might not be a name familiar to many, but it was perhaps the single most innovative dive watch brand of the 1960s, with over a dozen patents for everything from bezels to depth gauges. The company had its genesis within the venerable Jean Richard brand, one of the oldest Swiss watch brands at the time.

Does the AquaStar Model 60 have a friction ring?

The original vintage Aquastar Model 60 was the first to include a friction ring for its rotating dive bezel — an important safety innovation to prevent accidental adjustment of the bezel for the ‘50s, but a far cry in both security and utility from the ratcheting unidirectional bezels modern dive watch enthusiasts are accustomed to.

Is AquaStar a vintage Skin Diver?

With the new Model 60, Aquastar has managed to capture the broad, easy-wearing appeal of the vintage skin diver while nailing the details that made the original fit for all kinds of aquatic adventures. For more information, visit Aquastar online. A faithful retooling of a classic of the skin diver era.

Who wore the 1957 AquaStar Model 60?

For its latest release, Aquastar returns to the diver that started it all: the 1957 Model 60. Famously worn by U.S. Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh during his descent to the Marianas Trench’s Challenger Deep aboard the bathyscaphe Trieste on January 23, 1960, the Model 60 is one of the watches that would define the skin diver as a style.