Aquastar Benthos ProfessionalvsDamasko DSub10
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Benthos Professional
DSub10
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
13.7mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Aquastar Benthos Professional is widely praised for its significantly slimmer 13.9mm case, which contributes to comfortable everyday wear and a sleek profile, and its ultra-legible dial. Reviewers note its well-tensioned bezel and an improved beads-of-rice bracelet. Some find the 42mm case size substantial for a dive watch, and its 38-hour power reserve is considered unremarkable. The watch is priced at $1,290 during pre-order. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Aquastar Benthos Professional highly for its comfortable wearability and legible dial at the price.
Owners widely report Damasko offers exceptional build quality for the money, with the DSub10's bezel noted as a step up from alternatives for readability, particularly underwater. Some owners feel the DSub10's appearance is somewhat generic, with newer Damasko designs perceived as lacking character, though others find the 43mm variants wear well despite their size. Overall, owners rate the Damasko DSub10 highly for its exceptional build quality relative to price.
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