Some specs:
Watch is 45mm and the case is made of black resin
The whole set is about 15cm
The other instruments are an underwater compass and depth meter and are also Aquastar originals.
The whole set is in very good conditions with normal wear and age signs
Unfiltered opinion:
In the 1970s, Aquastar was one of many watch brands to explore the possibilities of alternative case materials, and as a result introduced in 1975 the Glasstar (Ref. 02), an affordable and indeed “completely corrosion proof” dive watch in a black resin case (with either a black or yellow “one-way click bezel”). The watch was powered by an automatic movement by A. Schild. More importantly, the 100-meter/300-feet water-resistant Glasstar could also be used as the third module of the remarkable Navigator Panel, a set offering “compass, depth gauge and seat for a divers watch, all instruments visible at a glance”. It wasn’t the company’s first attempt to offer such a comprehensive collection, but the earlier version, made of metal, is quite difficult to find nowadays.
And there is, of course, a reason for its scarcity: while it was a perfect example of the Aquastar’s unique dedication to diving, the rather huge console (6 inches/15 cm long) was most likely not the most practical piece of equipment to wear.
It therefore can be regarded as one of quite a few fascinating innovations bearing the Aquastar name that were developed and patented by one man during that period: Frédéric Robert, a passionate diver and inventor who, after leaving Aquastar, joined Omega to support the further development of the brand’s Seamaster collection of dive watches in the 70’s.
A fantastic and unique set, very rare, with minor wear and age signs but still in good condition.
