VINTAGE WATCHES

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Ref. 1701
1960

Aquastar

63

Aquastar 63 Automatic diver’s watch from the 1960s.

BASIC INFORMATION

Rare Aquastar 63 Automatic diver’s watch from the 1960s. Ref. 1701.

Watch features a beautifully aged tritium dial and matching tritium hands. Dial is signed “Aquastar, Geneve, Automatic 200m/600ft”. For dive-time measurement, watch is equipped with an internal timing bezel located beneath the crystal and adjustable via the crown. Strong original-condition stainless steel case measures 37.5 mm and is fitted with the original crown. Case remains splash-resistant but is no longer suitable for diving use.

Aquastar 63 model is powered by an AS cal. 1700/1 automatic movement. Movement has just been fully serviced.

Black Saffiano leather strap is from our own collection.

Watch comes with a 12-month service warranty.

Aquastar was originally one of the brands of watch manufacturer Jean Richard. In 1962, Jean Richard established Aquastar SA as a dedicated company focused exclusively on diver’s watches. Most well-known Aquastar dive watch models include Aquastar Benthos 500, Aquastar Deepstar, and Aquastar 63. Several Aquastar models were used by Jacques Cousteau’s diving team. Cousteau himself participated in testing the Deepstar model during Conshelf III underwater habitat missions. ⸻ TECHNICAL SUMMARY • Brand: Aquastar • Model: Aquastar 63 Automatic • Reference: 1701 • Year: 1960s • Case material: Stainless steel • Case diameter: 37.5 mm • Dial: Black • Dial details: Tritium, internal timing scale • Hands: Tritium • Movement: AS cal. 1700/1 • Movement type: Automatic • Service history: Fully serviced • Bezel: Internal rotating timing bezel • Crown: Original • Water resistance: Splash-resistant, not suitable for diving • Strap: Black Saffiano leather strap • Box: None • Papers: None • Warranty: 12-month service warranty

Harvinainen Aquastar 63 Automatic ref. 1701 sukeltajankello 1960-luvulta. Kellossa on kauniisti ikääntynyt tritium kellotaulu ja -osoittimet. Kellotaulussa on teksti Aquastar, Geneve, Automatic 200m/600ft. Sukellusajan mittausta varten kellossa on lasin alla muistikekko, jota voi säätää nupista kiertämällä. Kellossa on vahva 37.5 mm alkuperäiskuntoinen teräskuori ja alkuperäinen nuppi. Kuori on yhä roiskevesitiivis, mutta ei sovellu enää sukelluskäyttöön.

Aquastar 63 mallin AS cal.1700/1 automaattikoneisto on juuri huollettu.

Kellon musta Saffiano -nahkaranneke on meidän omasta mallistosta.

Kellolla on 12kk huoltotakuu.

AQUASTAR

Aquastar oli alunperin kellovalmistaja Jean Richard :in yksi tuotemerkeistä. Vuonna 1962 Jean Richard perusti pääyhtiön alle Aquastar SA:n joka keskittyi vain sukeltajankelloihin.

Merkin tunnetuimpia sukelluskellomalleja olivat Aquastar Benthos 500, Aquastar Deepstar sekä Aquastar 63.  

Merkin useat mallit olivat käytössä mm. Jacques Cousteaun sukellusryhmällä. Cousteau itse oli mukana testaamassa mm. Deepstar mallia Conshelf III sukelluksien aikana.

GALLERY: Aquastar 63 diving watch from 1960s
Ref. 1701
1960

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