Revolution: The Evolution of the Role...
New York, Apr 17, 2008
LOT 56
Rolex Fathometer Made in the 1960s. Apparatus for checking the depth resistance of "Oyster" watches.
USD 8,000 - 12,000
EUR 5,400 - 8,000
The chamber is filled with distilled water. The rotating wheel on the base allows it to increase the water pressure, re-creating diving conditions. Dim. 25.5 cm x 10.5 cm In very good overall condition, may be in need of service
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Interestingly enough, this apparatus has the name "Fathometer" inscribed on it. The name was patented by Rolex in December 1954
and one can speculate that it was probably destined to be one of the possible names for their sport model that ended of course being
the Submariner.