Benthos 500 Value

sotelodon · Jan 19, 2026

Hello there,

I tracked down this benthos, the seller is asking for less than $1800 but im scared about the chipped crystal and the hands. Good thing looks like not polished at all. I can barely see the original brush finish.

Do you guys know how much can cost the crystal and hands?

redpcar · Jan 19, 2026

Unless the crystal is compromised, I could live with it. Not sure if it is a standard size or not. Sometimes they are stepped making it a pain in the butt to source.
Relume the hands to match is pretty easy and inexpensive for any watchmaker.

Dan S · Jan 19, 2026

I assume that you will relume and color-match the hands, not replace them.

sotelodon · Jan 20, 2026

redpcar
Unless the crystal is compromised, I could live with it. Not sure if it is a standard size or not. Sometimes they are stepped making it a pain in the butt to source.
Relume the hands to match is pretty easy and inexpensive for any watchmaker.

So we can say this is a good piece for the price?

sotelodon · Jan 20, 2026

Dan S
I assume that you will relume and color-match the hands, not replace them.

I didnt think about it. that changes the whole view then

redpcar · Jan 20, 2026

Originals don't come up very often. They did remake it. I have one that I purchased several years ago (before the re-release) for nearly that price. Judgement call.
If it's a watch that you always wanted, like me, yes. If you simply have passing interest and hoping to flip for profit, no.

sotelodon · Jan 21, 2026

redpcar
Originals don't come up very often. They did remake it. I have one that I purchased several years ago (before the re-release) for nearly that price. Judgement call.
If it's a watch that you always wanted, like me, yes. If you simply have passing interest and hoping to flip for profit, no.

tbh profit is not my intention. but yeah i was able to low the price so i paid 1500

Benthos 500 Value

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