Old But New! The Aquastar Model 60!

[@jamegumm]

After the Spaghetti Scametti, no other watches interest me….

[@ostertag811]

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

Better hurry up. I bought the whole stock. Gonna sit on them for a few months. Quality like that can only appreciate in value.

[@ChrisLoew]

​@MyMarsham you took that factual video to heart, fact

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

@@ChrisLoew I got a hundred Schmee’s in my cupboard too. Just waiting for that market to go up…

[@kiwicory100]

Lol

[@fooferbob9230]

Beautiful. I think I may get the Vostok version for 1/10 the price.

[@Mike-kr9ys]

I like vintage recreations - this one looks very good. My budget just reminded me that we will be waiting for the San Martin version.

[@brianmccord7387]

Have you seen the Seestern homage to the 62MAS?

[@ihp7]

I’d love a good San Martin version of this. Would buy it in a heartbeat

[@squirrellydan1277]

Clean, simple, classy. One of my favorite watches you've had on the channel, wish I had a thousand spare dollars

[@janvachek]

Love these aquastar reissues from the past couple of years ❤ Nice to see they are keeping it so true to the original 👍

[@JinKee]

The scuba dude setup! I have a Suunto button clip on compass on my Marathon and surprisingly it still points north even though the steel case of the watch is in close proximity. Shawn Ryan says on his podcast that you dive with a dive computer and a full sized navboard, but if you do have to cut away all your more capable tools to get out of an entanglement, the dive time bezel will get you to the surface and the button compass will get you back to the boat.

[@xgford94]

Stainless Steel is not ferromagnetic so the compass will be good to go

[@JinKee]

@@xgford94 huh I didn't realize. Thanks!

[@GregWallis]

My heart says yes, my budget says buy the Unimatic. By the time you add tax and adjust for the standard retail price, it's actually pretty expensive for what it is.

[@AwkwardHorology]

This watch is right up my alley. I recently bought a retro issue wolbrook and this skin divers are in my opinion perfect watches! Just a little expensive though…

[@Dan-uo3pv]

Looks very nice but I'd say they've priced themselves out of the game here considering the sheer volume of quality divers available for far less.

[@isaacjoyagalvan7923]

Two years ago I had one Aquastar fixed by a local watchmaker, it belonged to my great grandfather

[@andreas1453]

First thought: what a nice, clean vostok. The crown had me

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Hi Jody! What I don’t understand - why is there a fault patina on the hands and indices but the date wheel is pure white? 🤔 If a company pretends, their brand new re-issued 60 years old watch should look as it have been sitting on a windowsill for a couple of decades, they should have given the dial and the date wheel a patinated look as well! Best wishes, Claus

[@lkdenve]

Gotta be a better watch than yesterday’s, but I don’t know if the video can possibly be.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ahahha, watch is DEFINITELY better.

[@danielleavitt5411]

@@JustOneMoreWatch Shhhh... Ben will revoke your influencer privileges.

[@glennbeadshaw727]

LOL that videos part of History

[@CKT1138]

The price absolutely KILLS it. Ouch!

[@smgeraldo]

Why no timegrapher, always good to see, especially on a relatively new movement?? Come on Jodi.

[@soutboot]

You’d have to be mad to spend $1000+ on that. Luckily for them, most watch enthusiasts are!

[@lamaludwig1470]

As a watch enthusiast I say: max 500 $ for the watch.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Like it a lot. Compact dimensions, clean look, great power reserve, proper vintage vibes. Thumbs up

[@robertlittlehawk7713]

Inside the treiste great glad they stayed close to the original ty for the prompt review

[@BryanSchiffner]

I bought a Foster 11 Atmos last fall with a similar look to this but for only $500. Really love the watch and great quality for the price. There seems to be a few brands these days in the $1000 to $1500 range that I don’t quite see where the value is being added.

[@dylandwyer6305]

One of them being Doxa-same owner

[@BryanSchiffner]

@@dylandwyer6305exactly one of the brands I was thinking of

[@jonathanallen2388]

The compass is not as corny as you make it sound! I don’t wear my keys outside my pockets and find the compass a quite nice addition, especially if you use this watch for purely its tool purpose, which I do. I always like your in-depth reviews! Thanks

[@f.kieranfinney457]

Been lusting after the 2022 Deepstar but can’t justify the price. This gives a lot of the feels at half the price. Used these will be affordable. So beautiful.

[@adrianfreeman2041]

Compass is a handy add-on to check if your watch is magnetised.

[@SirEricArthurBlair]

The One EDP and Herod are some of my favorite scents. You were right about 40 Knots being great too. I will have to add Ideal Extreme and L’Homme Intense to my collection.

[@mosytube]

Great video @Jodi! Does the movement hack? What is the accuracy range?

[@alvinmick218]

Thanks for featuring this watch. I enjoy faithful 1:1 reissues and this one is pretty good. The price is a real issue though. I realize they need to make a profit and return on their investment but it still seems a little steep. Perhaps including the compass, nato strap, tropic strap, and a bracelet for $1,000 USD and I think you have a tremendous winner for a quality vintage reissue. Excellent video as always. Well done!🥃

[@henryparkes9666]

I got the second reissue of the Deepstar (they reduced it back down in size) and absolutely love it!

[@frankyz007]

thanks Jody, what a beauty!!! the shape looks like a Seiko 62mas of 1965...

[@martinkaplan1805]

I really like the clean, simple design. Thanks!

[@FranklinHallock]

Just bought a seagull red star 1963 in bronze last week waiting to hear when it will get to me in New York USA. Nice video as always thanks

[@scottbeckett4190]

Nice watch. I think it will quickly get lost in the crowd. Never heard of Aquastar until now which makes it more like a microbrand. Maybe at half the price. Great vid! Merci!

[@HAL-xy3om]

A real little beauty of a watch, shame about the no drilled lugs. Also too pricey for me but I really like their collection.

[@jaysp1910]

Seems fine for an authentic reissue, although interesting that their other models include Swiss made on the dial.. Next one needs to upsize to 39mm (even with the lug length), loose the date wheel fauxtina, and keep the price the same. Then it might be an option.

[@villagranvicent]

Jody, what would you say if this watch was a Citizen or a Seiko with these specs for the same 1150 USD?

[@markikn3183]

I get it, it's nice and if you bought me one for Christmas i'd be a very happy boy. I'm sure the finishing is up to high standards too but i cant get away from the basic fact, they want too much money for that watch. I can think of a long list of better things to do with a grand, many include buying a different watch and spending what's left on other nice things.

[@jjakiefte2165]

What price the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic....?

[@twstrchasr]

I was actually looking at these online yesterday. Pretty cool. Maybe next you can do a review of an Aquadive watch !!

[@scottsj4625]

Thanks for the review, it is always nice to hear an honest review. The price is too much for me and I think it is not worth it as it is very basic. An unknown movement to me. I have seen better watches with the Miyota 9000 series for under 500 dollars.

[@pk4459]

Handsome! Love how they remained faithfull to the original.

[@tkindschi]

I'm a guy with a "comfort zone" of about $500-$600. And I'm not sure this watch has either the look or function to push me above my comfort zone. Sometimes, Swiss Made (or Suisse), is just code for "keep looking".

[@calnative4904]

I like it, wish it was bigger, unidirectional bezel and priced a bit lower.

[@philspencelayh5464]

A nice enough watch, nothing says "buy me" though and is it four times as good as a Kamasu?

[@peterbeck-rasmussen8514]

Beautiful watch ! Is it just me, or is the bezel pip not lining quite up to the 12 o,clock marker on the dial - it looks slightly off to the left ? ............. correction - I meant to the right !! 😅🤣

[@danielleavitt5411]

From what I have read, that LJP movement is based on Miyota 9000 series architecture, with the main plate somewhat thicker to match cases designed for the 2824. It is a good looking watch! I do use a compass like that for one thing: if you put it on top of your watch, you can tell it has been magnetized. So my compass sits with my demagnetizer.

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

You are correct.

[@artieshell9205]

Isn’t it odd for a bi directional bezel on a diver? Or is that just how it was in 1957 (1960), so they just kept it consistent?

[@villagranvicent]

It is more like a desk diver than a real diver watch.

[@vamark7751]

This review is spot on. I have one and love it. I try and get as close as I can to historic dive watches through reissuances or modern interpretations w/o the risk of buying vintage originals. I like the use of modern materials and getting a watch in pristine condition. I can understand, though if the historic connection is not important, some folks will pass due to the cost. Movement gains just 1-2 seconds a day- happy with that. I feel the same way about Doxas- not perfect and pricey, but connected with dive watch history.

[@scottlauren3145]

200m = 600 ft? Can you explain this? Did the length of a meter change at some point?

[@mordeth1964]

Maybe a US metre instead of imperial 🤔🤪

[@ostertag811]

good catch, 200 meters is equivalent to 656 feet.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

I believe Citizen owns the La joux movement’s. Very cool indeed.

[@marlboro9tibike]

No idea why some people/bussinessmen wake up the brand from a grave like there was some connection between old and new but the $name. 😂 Nevetheless, this one looks quite nice.😊

[@DisplayKeesBack]

Thanks Dr. Miller! Great review! I like these reissues but all too small for my tree trunks😢

[@davidrosenblum2178]

Oh dear...I'm one of those "keys on a carabiner" people occasionally! Handsome and I like the carbuncle-y compass but it's just a bit too small for my taste. Pricey, too, for what you get. Thanks anyhow!

[@dashstarkiller]

Just listened to your Scottish Watches interview! Amazing stuff!

[@justinebodlak1373]

Nice enough watch but for this kind of price I would go for Oris...Great review as always. Ta!

[@educarmar]

It genuinely looks like a San Martin 37mm 62mas model - with a different bezel insert, hands and dial. The LJP movement is compatible with the 2824, so this is a direct swap into the San Martin

[@chillausmc]

007 would. Kinda Vostok but bi-directional bezel. Great video sir, thanks for the macro shots.

[@ForeverUnknowing]

I absolutely love the look and size of this watch, but that price is a huge failing point for me.😢

[@IlyaSolodky]

I can't find any justification for this price for a resurrected company

[@maverek5]

​@@IlyaSolodky I'm with you, I have the same issue with Smiths.

[@IlyaSolodky]

@@maverek5 and honestly I think Smiths has much more brand recognition and charge half the price

[@HaonProductions]

I really do like small, vintage divers, but I already have the 36mm Longines Legend, and I don't know if buying this would keep me from wanting a Black Bay 54. That BOR bracelet is gorgeous though, might have to find something with one on Ali!

[@eric21881]

Got one of the deepstar twos in blue coming in from Australia Can’t wait

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

So did you check what's on the USB stick?

[@lpsalsaman]

As always Jody, nice review but yeah, it's a bit way too expensive for a 62MAS sort of look. Oh, by the way, I have noticed now that when you end your video, and point to see other vids, the boxes come up but the vid picture does not. This is now the second or third vid that is like that, I'm not sure if when you play it to review the vid, it shows the way I shows to us. Anyway, keep up the great work!

[@nearly-blindbrian8372]

love it, just wish it was a bi larger.. 40 to 42 is my sweet spot

[@rayharrison6400]

For someone new to the Aquastar journey, this is pricey little number. But its spot on heritage wise and quite a nice looking watch. The case back tool pattern is not a great move for a modern re-issue as it narrows your choices of getting it looked at if needed. Brands should also back their products better with a longer warranty period

[@alisterquinny4767]

Hey there Jordi, coud you reveiw a casio enticer MTP-1381 ? its like a rolex presedential or a hamilton kaki

[@marcjames3487]

It's a very well done ' Nothing Fancy ' but a little small for me, as is the warranty. Sure it will do well though.

[@johngibson7127]

I like this size and it wears bigger than 37mm. .many high quality small brands used the aquastar case for their divers in the 60 s I have one and it suits me but they would definitely sell more at a 39mm size. At this price id save up for a yema.

[@ihp7]

Beautiful watch! I’d love to buy one, but not for $1000+

[@Spectrecontrol]

It'll make a good accompaniment to my Grand Scammetti Diver 54 Oaks

[@armandr1613]

JOMW upload and resurrected watch brand... count me in!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ayeee, one of many.

[@tayne5009]

Is that a detachable usb on the warranty card?

[@sivanstar]

I hope they read these comments, it seems everyone appreciates the design but not the price. I think its a very tight niche product.

[@johnrand9799]

Love the vintage reissue watches. I hope you can get your hands on an Aquastar Deepstar. With the connection to Jacque Cousteau, I think that would be great content. And there is always the vintage continuous issue Vostok Amphibia. Cheers!

[@vvveenn]

At that price (plus VAT!!) I’m waiting for a faithful Chinese ‘re-issue’ 😄

[@rosomak8244]

Judging by the misrepresentation of the movement this watch *already* is Chinese.

[@adk7962]

It’s a nice enough watch, but a little rich for my blood. There are MANY watches I would buy before I buy this one for the same money. Still enjoyed the review. I enjoy KZbin videos about Porsches also, and I can’t afford those either!

[@strongandco]

The styling is great imo but 37mm with bezel leaves very little real estate for the dial by modern standards. You're really going to have to be into your retro products and have a fair bit of expendable income to buy this one.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Agree on all points. It doesn't actually feel that small though because of no chapter ring. Feels bigger than the SKX013 for example. But not cheap. 😬

[@Alias_Anybody]

A compass on a diver? Would make more far sense on some kind of Alpinist or Flieger.

[@hattyfarbuckle]

I always assumed the original divers, which were niche not mainstream at the time, had a date because the movements they used already had them or they wanted them to be your only watch. Which real divers need a date

[@michaelkilbride2927]

Love these vintage reissues but as big man with 8in wrists I wish they'd make a 42mm version as well there are a lot of bigger guys that'd love this in size they can weare that's not to small for them an un taped market a vintage watch for the us bigger men

[@Duniaspeker2]

I really like to see watch reviews. greetings from Indonesia

[@EsbjornWristwatchReviews]

GAH! Jealous you got to film this one! Nice work as always 🙂👍

[@glennbeadshaw727]

Love the Simplicity of the Retro look disappointed in the misinformation about the original date of issue especially when it's printed on the case but the price however would seem reasonable if the reliability of the movement is as good as other Swiss movements but really the misinformation would prevent me from buying it

[@watchrob77]

The compass is for real divers. They use that to find their way back to the boat or insertion point. Easy to get lost without it back before they had dive computers

[@romybuenaventura3133]

par with tissot, hence the price should between $400-$600 or less

[@kkasavu3149]

The case looks like an AliExpress special.

[@rosomak8244]

Because it is.

[@Laz_Arus]

Would be a good buy ... for half the price. Must be the added "Swiss Made" premium we have all been led to believe justifies the cost.

[@Mile-long-list]

Sounds like you're butthurt from your disposable seiko needing a service to keep it within 60 seconds a day.

[@runningawayvagabond5876]

I'm with ya. Half the price might be a bit too much of a reduction but $649/$699.- max is where this should be at. At a grand there are just soooo many other options.

[@dominikw677]

I dont know if you know this Jody but there is a USB drive in that guarante card.

[@jameshoward9700]

As ever, great review. Nice, but a shame they didn't update the recreation with a unidirectional bezel - I mean, they increased the size, so it's not like for like anyway and with a bidirectional, a bit dangerous to dive with!. So what is it the 'like for like' of? A '50s Jean Richard 'Aquastar' worn by Don Walsh on Trieste (carrying a Rolex on the outside, but dive timing equipment and Picard's watch, all Longines) in '60, that was updated in 1960 (in celebration?) by his son Frederic who would go on to rename 'Jean Richard' 'Aquastar' in '63 seems to be about it!

[@frank327]

Charming little watch

[@brianmsahin]

Nice enough but I'm not overly excited about this. I don't get this fauxtina lume fad. It only takes patience and your lume will get there itself. I have a Seiko diver that has a nice patina, of course living in a sunny place, it might happen faster than normal. What I wonder about, looking to the future is how bad will a fauxtina lume get, after it gets a patina on top? I imagine the answer will be no lume at all.

[@wendigee]

I got a question... Is the link you posted to the Pagani store the real official one? I assume so! My questions is... There is another company with a very similar name that is still selling their older models. Is the other company that says its an outlet for Pagani legit and selling older models or is it just a fake company? I was not able to find the 1701 on the express store you listed with matching color wheel when you chose a black face. They have less watches and don't sell the 1701 with matching date window? Was the 1701-v3 with color matched date window a fake of an homage all along?

[@ahirshfield]

I do love vintage re-issues, but at this price it’s a no go for me. The logo might be original, but now it looks like Seestern! And Seestern have very similar cases with their 62MAS homages which have gone through several iterations and sizes to almost perfection now. The LGP movement is nice. I’d like to see that is more Microbrands. But it is still just a suped-up Miyota 9-series architecture.

[@cliffordrichardc]

how can buy this from hong kong

[@theeverydaywatch]

Is that warranty card one of those weird credit card sizes USBs? What was on it?! 👀👀👀

[@nickhannaford3253]

Nice but pricey. I went down the Doxa reissue road with the first Sub 300T they did. But that’s because I was into the brand and the Dirk Pitt books. I owned a well worn original and wanted a new one to get wet.

[@bencurry35]

Why the hang up on a 1 year warranty? As a long time subscriber, I know this is something you call out frequently. So I'm curious, how many watches typically fail after the 1 year time period but not before the end of 2? Thanks for your insight!

[@JeeGee114]

My Selitta powered Glycine Combat Sub did.

[@lns5170]

is that a USB with the warranty card???

[@marktibbetts3799]

Very Nice,not busy!

[@727coolstuff]

Nice watch I might get the mrs one

[@EmpireStateStudios]

what a great piece

[@zillsburyy1]

i wouldn't mind having one

[@glennbeadshaw727]

Me too

[@johnclarke9506]

“Who questions a man with a PhD?” 😂

[@hattyfarbuckle]

Depends whether he has rubber gloves n a scalpel... Then i have questions

[@paulhart2021]

I kind of think they should have done it as a 39mm and a 20 mm dial.

[@tikkathreebarrels]

Was thata submarine or a bathyscaphe?