Just purchased vintage depth gage any info?

[jetfixer]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7111079194

I was mainly interested in the depth gauge as a backup to my computer. Any inputs on these items, what year, good/bad model etc. would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[getwet2]

I quote "It worked fine the last time I used it. ......cleaning out a large warehouse and has had this for sometime "

Makes me wonder when the last time it really was used but hey, for $36.01, buyer beware I guess. If it does crap out you could always keep it for a museum piece or a paper weight!

 

[jetfixer]

I quote "It worked fine the last time I used it. ......cleaning out a large warehouse and has had this for sometime "

Makes me wonder when the last time it really was used but hey, for $36.01, buyer beware I guess. If it does crap out you could always keep it for a museum piece or a paper weight!

For the price, that's exactly what I thought! Figured I would try the depth gauge to see if it works. The compass and snorkel were just a bonus. All three seemed interesting enough to have for 36 bucks!

 

[jagfish]

That's a way cool looking depth gauge!

 

[getwet2]

My brother-in-law has a really old depth guage that he takes every time he goes diving, I don't recall what brand it is but it does work and it is accurate. That doesn't stop me from getting a good chuckle every time he brings it out of the bag though.:lol3: All in good fun of course!

 

[Bob3]

Dang, I had stuff just like that, including the leaky snorkel.
My compass broke, but the depth gauge still works.
Mid/late 60s to early 70s era goodies, the depth gauge also came in a shallower scale, 0 - 120' range, if I'm recalling correctly.

 

[Turtleguy9]

Aloha Jet Fixer
The compass appears top be a Taylor Brand compass. The picture does not show very well, but is it Green? All the ones I have are Green. I belive the compass dates from the 1950's to early 1960's.
Turtleguy

 

[jetfixer]

Aloha Jet Fixer
The compass appears top be a Taylor Brand compass. The picture does not show very well, but is it Green? All the ones I have are Green. I belive the compass dates from the 1950's to early 1960's.
Turtleguy

Aloha Turtleguy,

Thanks for the reply. I dig your gear. Great job restoring the regs and all! I don't know what color the compass is yet, since they have not yet arrived. I will post when it shows up, hopefully this week.

 

[jetfixer]

Dang, I had stuff just like that, including the leaky snorkel.
My compass broke, but the depth gauge still works.
Mid/late 60s to early 70s era goodies, the depth gauge also came in a shallower scale, 0 - 120' range, if I'm recalling correctly.

Thanks Bob3 for the input. I'm sure hoping the depth gauge works. I'm planning on trying it all out just for fun.

 

[Flamebug818]

that is a cool depth gauge even if it doesn't work
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