Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2020
LOT 301
ROLEX, FATHOMETER, VACUUM CHAMBER, BRASS
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 12,000 - 20,000 / USD 1,500 - 2,500TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 8,750
A fine and extremely rare brass, vacuum chamber, HEIGHT 25 cms. In good used condition, untested AAA
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. We have only offered two other example at auction and the serial number on the dial was only 32 numbers apart, indicating a very small production.
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. We have only offered two other example at auction and the serial number on the dial was only 32 numbers apart, indicating a very small production.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Brand Rolex