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The Mesoscaphe...
Mar 28, 2013,08:37 AM
"mesoscaphe , diving vessel built by the Swiss scientist Jacques Piccard that suspended itself automatically at predetermined depths. The first mesoscaphe was built for the 1964 Swiss National Exhibition in Lausanne and designed as a tourist submarine for 40 passengers. Although it could descend to more than 600 m (2,000 feet), most of the mesoscaphe’s 1,100 descents into Lake Geneva during 1964 and 1965 reached only about 90 m (300 feet). " from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/376975/mesoscaphe . Some of my family in Switzerland went in the sub in the Lac Leman (Lake of Geneva), I remember hearing stories about it. The ad, in French, was mostly a promotional for the exposition and for Rolex. Thanks for the interesting stuff! HAGWE! ^_^
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One night with a legend
By: Ubik : March 27th, 2013-11:17
Myself and a couple of other Purists were invited last week to a small room in the center of London. Spot the odd one out. Here we were plied with drinks and allowed to look at some current offerings. However in the corner of the room stood a tanatlising ...
Spot the odd one out?
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 27th, 2013-11:40
That would be the modern Chrono, right? Ha. You captured it very well, Ubik. Two historic watches....and quite a remarkable story behind both. I also want to express thanks to Dave....and subsequently Imran for getting the invites. A great evening for sur...
Thank you for sharing the moment! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : March 27th, 2013-12:50
A beast of a watch! :) Here are some related documents... 1954 1964 Unfortunately I am not sure what the second document says as I don't read Frensh - but I do like the Submarine! :) Best, my friend Blomman ...
The Mesoscaphe...
By: chaser579 : March 28th, 2013-08:37
" mesoscaphe , diving vessel built by the Swiss scientist Jacques Piccard that suspended itself automatically at predetermined depths. The first mesoscaphe was built for the 1964 Swiss National Exhibition in Lausanne and designed as a tourist submarine fo...
Cheers Dr Strong
By: Ubik : March 28th, 2013-11:22
I know you love your vintage divers as well.
Thanks for taking us along!
By: AlexSunrise : March 27th, 2013-17:17
Great report, Eitan! I can only imagine how cool it must have been, particularly in the company of such good chaps. And don't worry, I am sure your Polaris felt right at home, it must have even outshined a Sub or two... ;-) Cheers, Alex
He He He Alex
By: Ubik : March 28th, 2013-11:23
Well I don't own a Rolex, so what could I do? I am an interloper here.
Thanks for sharing.....
By: DivingT : March 28th, 2013-00:05
for sure, to see the actual pieces is a once in a lifetime posibility! thanks for posting the pictures. cheers Tony
Great
By: Mike1066 : March 30th, 2013-07:38
Thank you for sharing. As Tony said, truly a once in a lifetime experience. Great pics! V/R Mike
