Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 120
Rolex - Etancheiscope Rolex ?Oyster Patent Etancheiscope?, Ref. 1000. Made in the 1970s. Vacuum tank apparatus for checking the water-resistance of ?Oyster? watches. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 750 - 1,500
Sold: CHF 2,000
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
