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Aquastar · BENTHOS

Aquastar Benthos 500 II Founder s Edition

Diver

$3,590In stock
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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
15.4mm
Lug-to-lug
47mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Type
Automatic
Power reserve
60h

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
rubber
Hands
baton

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BENTHOS collection · 6 watches

Benthos 500 II
Benthos 500 II42mm
Benthos Heritage
Benthos Heritage42mm
Benthos Heritage II
Benthos Heritage II40mm
BENTHOS Heritage One Blue Edition
BENTHOS Heritage One Blue Edition42mm
Benthos Professional
Benthos Professional42mm
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The Aquastar Benthos 500 II Founder s Edition is an automatic diver watch, with a 42mm stainless steel case, 15.4mm thick, with a 60-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 200m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $3,590.

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