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Aquastar Benthos 500 II 42mm Limited Edition Black Dial Rubber Mens Automatic Watch BENTHOS-500

The Aquastar Benthos 500 II Founder’s Edition marks the return of one of the brand's most sought-after dive watches. Faithful to the dimensions and aesthetics of the original Benthos 500 introduced in 1970, the watch is housed in a 42mm case crafted from 316L stainless steel, measuring 47mm from lug to lug with a reduced height of 15.4mm. The distinctive layout retains the chronograph pusher at 2 o'clock and the crown at 4 o'clock, while the semi-gloss black dial sits beneath a flat sapphire crystal with triple anti-reflective coating. Applied hour markers filled with high-density Super-LumiNova improve visibility in darker conditions, and the unidirectional ceramic bezel features luminous markings for elapsed-time tracking. Exclusive Centre-Mounted Chronograph At the heart of the Benthos 500 II Founder’s Edition is the Aquastar Calibre 1MPS, a Swiss-made top-grade movement developed in collaboration with La Joux-Perret. Created exclusively for Aquastar, the calibre revives the centre-mounted 60-minute chronograph display that made the original Benthos a standout among professional dive watches. Alongside the hour, minute and seconds hands, the movement powers the central chronograph counter and delivers a power reserve of approximately 60 hours. Combined with water resistance of up to 200 metres (660 feet), the watch continues Aquastar's tradition of purpose-built underwater instruments. ISOfrane® Rubber Strap The Benthos 500 II Founder’s Edition is fitted with a genuine 22mm ISOfrane® rubber strap, a design closely associated with professional diving watches. Combining durability and flexibility, the strap complements the robust character of the case while remaining comfortable on the wrist. Limited to 300 pieces worldwide, the Founder’s Edition represents Aquastar's most prestigious modern interpretation of the Benthos chronograph. 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Read more © 2026 - WatchNation Powered by Shopify Clearpay American Express Apple Pay Bancontact Diners Club Discover Google Pay iDEAL Wero Maestro Mastercard MB WAY PayPal Shop Pay Union Pay Visa euwiderrufsbutton.de GBP £ English Currency GBP £ AFN ؋ GBP £ ALL L AUD $ EUR € XAF CFA CAD $ CNY ¥ XOF Fr CZK Kč DKK kr. HKD $ HUF Ft ISK kr INR ₹ IDR Rp ILS ₪ JPY ¥ KZT ₸ KES KSh LBP ل.ل MYR RM MXN $ NZD $ NGN ₦ NOK kr PKR ₨ PHP ₱ PLN zł RON Lei SAR ر.س SGD $ KRW ₩ SEK kr CHF CHF TWD $ THB ฿ AED د.إ USD $ VUV Vt Language English English Deutsch français Español Italiano English Deutsch français Español Italiano Description The Aquastar Benthos 500 II Founder’s Edition marks the return of one of the brand's most sought-after dive watches. Faithful to the dimensions and aesthetics of the original Benthos 500 introduced in 1970, the watch is housed in a 42mm case crafted from 316L stainless steel, measuring 47mm from lug to lug with a reduced height of 15.4mm. The distinctive layout retains the chronograph pusher at 2 o'clock and the crown at 4 o'clock, while the semi-gloss black dial sits beneath a flat sapphire crystal with triple anti-reflective coating. Applied hour markers filled with high-density Super-LumiNova improve visibility in darker conditions, and the unidirectional ceramic bezel features luminous markings for elapsed-time tracking. Exclusive Centre-Mounted Chronograph At the heart of the Benthos 500 II Founder’s Edition is the Aquastar Calibre 1MPS, a Swiss-made top-grade movement developed in collaboration with La Joux-Perret. Created exclusively for Aquastar, the calibre revives the centre-mounted 60-minute chronograph display that made the original Benthos a standout among professional dive watches. Alongside the hour, minute and seconds hands, the movement powers the central chronograph counter and delivers a power reserve of approximately 60 hours. Combined with water resistance of up to 200 metres (660 feet), the watch continues Aquastar's tradition of purpose-built underwater instruments. ISOfrane® Rubber Strap The Benthos 500 II Founder’s Edition is fitted with a genuine 22mm ISOfrane® rubber strap, a design closely associated with professional diving watches. Combining durability and flexibility, the strap complements the robust character of the case while remaining comfortable on the wrist. Limited to 300 pieces worldwide, the Founder’s Edition represents Aquastar's most prestigious modern interpretation of the Benthos chronograph. Product Specifications Delivery Information Are your watches genuine? Yes — we are an Authorised Dealer for every brand we sell. All watches come with an official box, papers, and a full manufacturer’s warranty. How long is the warranty? Every watch includes a manufacturer warranty. You’ll find more warranty info listed in the product description. When will my order be delivered? Orders placed before 5pm (Mon–Fri) are dispatched the same day. Order before 12pm on Sat for same-day dispatch. Free UK delivery is available on all orders, and tracking details are provided once shipped. Can I return or exchange my watch? Yes — you have 14 days from delivery to return or exchange your item, provided it’s unused and in its original packaging. {"Brand":"Aquastar","Dial Colour":"Black","Department":"Mens","Manufacturer":"Aquastar","MPN":"BENTHOS-500","EAN":"0647581398814","SKU":"BENTHOS-500","Strap Colour":"Black","RRP":"£3399","Guarantee":"2 Year Manufacturer's Warranty","Family":"Benthos 500","Gender":"Mens","Case Size":"42mm","Strap Type":"Rubber","Water Resistance":"200m","Movement":"Automatic","Glass":"Sapphire","Clasp Type":"Pin Buckle","Watch Style":"Dive","Case Material":"Stainless Steel","Lug to Lug":"47mm","Dial Style":"Plain","Display Type":"Analogue","Power Reserve/Battery Life":"60 Hours","Bezel Material":"Stainless Steel","Bezel Action":"Unidirectional","gtin":"0647581398814","Lug Width":"22mm","Case Height":"15.4mm","Caliber/Module":"Aquastar Calibre 1MPS","Strap Material":"Isofrane","Woocategory1":"Watches","Woocategory2":"Aquastar Watches","Woocategory3":"Aquastar Benthos","Woocategory4":"Aquastar Benthos 500","Woocategory5":"Mens Watches","Woocategory6":"Dive Watches","Woocategory7":"Aquastar Limited Edition"} Brand Aquastar Dial Colour Black Department Mens Manufacturer Aquastar MPN BENTHOS-500 EAN 0647581398814 SKU BENTHOS-500 Strap Colour Black RRP £3399 Guarantee 2 Year Manufacturer's Warranty Family Benthos 500 Gender Mens Case Size 42mm Strap Type Rubber Water Resistance 200m Movement Automatic Glass Sapphire Clasp Type Pin Buckle Watch Style Dive Case Material Stainless Steel Lug to Lug 47mm Dial Style Plain Display Type Analogue Power Reserve/Battery Life 60 Hours Bezel Material Stainless Steel Bezel Action Unidirectional gtin 0647581398814 Lug Width 22mm Case Height 15.4mm Caliber/Module Aquastar Calibre 1MPS Strap Material Isofrane Delivery Information UK Shipping We are pleased to offer FREE shipping on all UK orders . 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