1963 Aquastar Genève Skindiver | | Ref. 1701 | Full Set - Box & Papers + Thermometer

Some dive watches found their purpose along the way. Aquastar had one from the beginning.

Founded in 1962 under JeanRichard, the brand emerged just as recreational diving was taking off, producing clever, purpose-built instruments for a new generation of underwater explorers. That credibility would later extend to Jacques Cousteau, who famously put Aquastar watches to use beneath the surface.

This example comes from 1963, just a year into the story, and was originally sold in Geneva. More remarkable is what survived with it: the original Aquastar guarantee, period Tropic strap, elusive star-signed buckle, and an exceptionally rare early presentation box an object coveted in its own right by serious Aquastar collectors.

The watch is exactly how we like to find them: worn, but never messed with. Even the original Plexiglas survives, complete with its unusual internal square magnifier – a tiny, wonderfully nerdy detail that will mean everything to the right collector.

Early, honest, and remarkably complete. For the Aquastar faithful, this is about as compelling as a skindiver gets.