Hi I just wanted to quickly share my new acquisition. This watch has been on my radar for a long time, easily over 4 years. I love the hunt, and it was well worth the wait. This is easily the closest thing to NOS in a vintage watch that I've seen in person. I'm so lucky to have found this through another forum member @tmw57. Thanks again Todd. It's the Favre Leuba Bathy 50 circa 1966. Favre Leuba is the second oldest Swiss watch brand dating back to the mid 1700's. This was first mechanical watch in the world to have a built in depth gauge. This particular model measures up to 50 meters. Some quick pics Depth Gauge diagram Thanks for looking J
Very, very cool, just goes to show what's possible with the help of the community! Wonder if it would be overly difficult to service the depth gauge if you are going to use it.
I've handled this watch, and it is outstanding! If I didn't have small wrists, it may never have seen the wider market. And yes, Todd is terrific to deal with.
@Tony C. Thanks to you too. I absolutely love this watch. Let me know if you wrists are preventing you from keeping other pieces like this
@Dero13 @cristos71 @Larry S It would be cool to dive with this, or at least pressure test it to see how it works. But this 53 year old watch won't be seeing any water. Parts for these old Favre Leuba watches are near impossible to come by if something should happen.
Yes we have an amazing community here on OF. I've owned the sister watch to this the Bathy 160 square case. From experience I can tell you that not everyone can service the depth gauge.I know there are some out there who can but no one that I've been able to find.