Lot #46: Vintage Mechanical Opisometer - Made in Switzerland - Pristine Working

When I researched this piece I was astonished by what it does. This would be a perfect gift for an engineer, architect or any one who loves gadgets. Beautifully preserved, vintage pocket-watch-style mechanical map measurer (opisometer). This precision engineering tool was the "GPS of its era," designed for cartographers, surveyors, hikers, and military personnel to accurately trace and calculate winding routes on physical maps. Key Features & Details:Triple Dial Display: Features a highly detailed face tracking up to 12 inches on the outer dial, a left sub-dial reading up to 100 feet, and a right sub-dial reading up to 10 feet.Classic Mechanical Design: Encased in a polished, pocket-watch-style metal housing with an integrated crown button at the top and a precision serrated tracking wheel at the base.Excellent Aesthetic Condition: The dial face remains bright and highly legible with clear text and fine registration markings. Perfect for display or active collection. Condition Notes:Vintage item showing minor, service wear but for its age it’s in fantastic shape and works flawlessly . The tracking mechanism turns smoothly, and the hands respond mechanically to the wheel movement.Whether you are a seasoned collector of vintage surveying tools, an enthusiast of fine Swiss instrumentation, or looking for a unique conversational centerpiece for a study or library, this classic opisometer is a fantastic find. What a unique cool piece. Pickup category timeslot {A}