Maritime Object - Rubber, Metal, Plastic- Capillary profundimeter S

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Estimated period 1960–1970; materials include black vulcanised rubber, metal and black plastic, a mid‑century modern capillary depth gauge produced in Italy.

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Producer: S.O.S. – Underwater Optical Instruments, Turin (Italy)
Production period: approx. 1965–1970
Measurements: diameter 57mm, thickness 1.7cm, length 30cm
RARITY: functioning magnetic compass inside the yellow, frosted central cap.
• Operating system: capillary (the internal annular tube gradually fills with water).
based on pressure, allowing direct reading of depth.
• Body material: black vulcanized rubber
• Dial: black rigid plastic with a white scale in meters (m)
• Front glass: not provided (the upper surface is an integral part of the body)
• Strap: original SOS black rubber strap, flexible with a minor defect (see photo).
Fastenings: a missing screw on the left side (non-structural).
Not being a sub, I am unable to guarantee its operation.
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Producer: S.O.S. – Underwater Optical Instruments, Turin (Italy)
Production period: approx. 1965–1970
Measurements: diameter 57mm, thickness 1.7cm, length 30cm
RARITY: functioning magnetic compass inside the yellow, frosted central cap.
• Operating system: capillary (the internal annular tube gradually fills with water).
based on pressure, allowing direct reading of depth.
• Body material: black vulcanized rubber
• Dial: black rigid plastic with a white scale in meters (m)
• Front glass: not provided (the upper surface is an integral part of the body)
• Strap: original SOS black rubber strap, flexible with a minor defect (see photo).
Fastenings: a missing screw on the left side (non-structural).
Not being a sub, I am unable to guarantee its operation.
Exhibition address

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Piemonte
Title additional information
Capillary profundimeter S
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Metal, Plastic, Rubber
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
2 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
41 g
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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