Daniel JeanRichard - Aquascope Heritage!
Swiss Made - Ref. 24004 - Early Series, 2000 Production
This Daniel JeanRichard model is the perfect blend of traditional Swiss watchmaking and tool watch character.
Simple yet captivating: with a simple cream-toned dial, a matte steel casing, and high water resistance, it combines vintage spirit with modern robustness.
The real surprise lies in the technical detail – despite the acrylic (mica) crystal, it offers 100 meters of water resistance.
This engineering choice was rare even in the early 2000s. The warm and nostalgic texture of the mica crystal combined with the modern gasketed casing, resulting in a watch with a retro character yet technically bold.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Since this product will be shipped within the European Union, you will not pay customs duties if you are within the EU.
Production - Description
Brand/Model: Daniel JeanRichard - Aquascope Heritage
Origin: La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Production Period: 2000 (Ref. 24004 - Early Serial No.: 0874)
Caliber: ETA 2824-2 S.1 (Standard Grade, 25 jewels)
Condition: Excellent - clear acrylic glass, spotless dial, screw-down crown fully functional
Box: Matching brown and black combination box
Movement - ETA 2824-2 S.1
Type: Automatic (with hacking second)
Frequency: 28,800 vph
Power Reserve: 38 hours
Number of Jewels: 25 jewels
Rotor Engraving: "DJR - Daniel JeanRichard"
Construction: Glucydur balance, Incabloc guard, triple-bridge architecture
Caliber Engraving: "ETA 2824-2 S.1"
This "S.1" designation refers to the first-generation Standard Grade variant, which ETA produced exclusively between 1998 and 2002; therefore, this movement and model are a true 2000 production example.
Case, Glass, and Crown
Case Diameter: 38 mm (excluding crown)
Case: Stainless steel, satin-brushed with a polished finish
Class: Domed mica (acrylic crystal) – easy to polish
Crown: Screw-down, with "JR" engraving on the side, watertight seal
Case Back: Screw-down steel cover with DJR "mountaineer" embossed logo in the center
Water Resistance: 100 meters (10 ATM)
This combination (acrylic glass + screw-down crown + 10 ATM seal) is still considered an industrial success in the collectors' world.
Dial and Design
Color: Cream (off-white) matte finish
Indexes: Embossed Arabic numerals, black outline
Hands: Sword-style, Super-Luminova inlay
Seconds Hand: Thin black center hand
Date Window: At 3 o'clock - black print on white background
Inscription: "300ft = 100m / AUTOMATIC / SWISS MADE"
The dial design is at the heart of the pilot-field-diver trinity: readability, function, and elegance.
Strap and Comfort
Strap: Brown leather, soft-touch (new)
Clasp: Stainless steel classic buckle
Wrist Fit: 20 cm
The 38 mm case is the ideal size for both classic and everyday wear.
Condition Report
Dial: Flawless
Glass: Clear, domed mica
Case: Homogeneous brushed surface
Movement: Clean, operates with high precision
Crown: Fully functional screw-down system
Strap: New and comfortable
Collectible Value - Why is it special?
This model is one of the most characteristic examples of Daniel Jean-Richard's rebirth under Girard-Perregaux in the late 1990s.
Giving a watch with acrylic glass 100 meters of water resistance is unparalleled in terms of both engineering and audacity.
The mechanical ETA 2824-2 S.1 caliber is top-tier in terms of both collectible value and technical reliability.
Engravings and Codes
Back Cover: “JEANRICHARD - 24004 - 0874 - WATERRESISTANT 10 ATM - SWISS MADE”
Rotor: “DJR”
Movement: “ETA 2824-2 S.1”
Balance Bridge: “S.1 ETA” hallmark
Final Word
This Daniel Jean-Richard Aquascope Heritage is a Swiss classic from 2000.
With its cream dial, screw-down crown, and acrylic glass, it offers both a nostalgic and technical identity.
This combination, now discontinued, is one of the last reflections of the romantic era of Swiss watchmaking.
“A Swiss classic that doesn't measure time, but evokes durability and elegance.”
The product you are viewing was manufactured in 2000.
Professionally overhauled and FULLY SERVICED (the movement is completely disassembled, its components cleaned, oiled, and adjusted), your watch will function flawlessly without any surprises. (It will be maintenance-free for 3 years unless exposed to direct water or high humidity for extended periods.)
Item Condition: Tested and fully functional.
