Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013
LOT 387
OMEGA VAcuum Aparatus Omega. Made in the 1960s. Vacuum tank apparatus for checking the water-resistance of waterproof watches.
HKD 7,800 - 15,000
USD 1,000 - 2,000 / CHF 900 - 1,900
Sold: HKD 36,250
The chamber is filled with distilled water. The plunger creates a vacuum, thus drawing air from the inside of the watch. Escaping air bubbles indicate the exact location of the potential leak. Dim. 12 x 6 x 12 in.
