Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 119
Rolex - Etancheiscope Rolex ?Oyster Patent Etancheiscope?, Ref. 1000. Made in the 1970s. Vacuum tank apparatus for checking the water-resistance of ?Oyster? watches.
CHF 1,400 - 2,700
USD 1,400 - 2,700 / EUR 1,000 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 2,750
The chamber is filled with distilled water. The lever creates a vacuum, thus drawing air from the inside of the watch. Escaping air bubbles indicate the exact location of the potential leak, pressure gauge calibrated from 0-76. Dim. 24 x 37 cm. In very good condition, may be in need of service
