MARINE Boats COMPASS German WEEMS & PLATH VENUS 6\" GLASS DOME Ex Condition
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MARINE Boats COMPASS German WEEMS & PLATH VENUS 6\" GLASS DOME Ex Condition :
$399.00
LEGENDARY BRAND AND PERFORMANCETOP OF THE LINE, PREMIUM MARINE COMPASS IN EXCELLENT COSMETIC CONDITION AND FULLYFUNCTIONAL. MADE IN GERMANY, THIS COMPASS IS SOLID BRONZE WITH A SOLID GLASS DOME. THE DOME HAS NO SCRATCHES AND THE COMPASS HAS NO LEAKS.THERE IS A TINY BUBBLE THAT SHOWS UP SOMETIMES. THIS BUBBLE HAS BEEN THERE FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND IT HAS NEVER GROWN. IT WAS CREATED WHEN A TECHNICIAN WORKING ON BOARDUNSCREWEDTHE DRAIN PLUG BY MISTAKE AND QUICKLY REALIZED IT.
THIS UNIT NEW RETAILS FOR OVER $1200
Description
- Full spherical construction with internal gimbal system.
- Balanced for use in northern and southern hemispheres.
- Accuracy of indication: less than or equal to 1°.
- Lag error: less than or equal to 2°.
- Oscillation period: greater than or equal to 4.7 sec.
- These values exceed the ISO norm (International Organization of Standards).
- Temperature range: -22°F to 158°F. Corresponds with the ISO norm for commercial shipping.
- Vibration resistance exceeds requirements of BSH (German Hydrographic Institute).
- Seawater resistant, light alloy housing.
- Dished card with 1° graduation.
- Red dazzle-free illumination for 12 volt (24 volt by special request).
- Super-strong glass dome is insensitive to ultraviolet rays and is guaranteed for life against cracking, crazing and yellowing under normal use.
- Oscillation-free double bottom compensates volume changes in compass fluid.
- Accuracy at all angles of heel insured by full internal gimbal system.
Apparent card diameter: 5-3/4\" (150mm)Cutout diameter: 6\" (152mm)