Helson LE "Gauge"

[feilong108]

To me a dive watch of that wonderful calibre...i will keep it on the rubber strap....leather and mesh not my cup of tea...hahaha...well....do post more pictures on different combos and i be keeping my eyes peel for this post for latest update!

[leeye]

more pics of the Gauge on a lazy Saturday morning.

[Iceheller]

This is one hell of a contemporary watch I ever seem. Very unique compass like looking watch. The way that it placed the adjusting time mechanism at 6 or 12 position(which I assume), remind me of bovet watches.

[leeye]

This is one hell of a contemporary watch I ever seem. Very unique compass like looking watch. The way that it placed the adjusting time mechanism at 6 or 12 position(which I assume), remind me of bovet watches.

the hidden crown is located at 6 o'clock and the helium release valve at 12 o'clock.

the crown is opened by a special key until it pop out.

[kenlinliu1419]

I accidentally came across this watch site which has a similar model to yours (Oceana). With a case height of 21mm, and 5000m depth rating, it's also quite a chunky but likable watch. I've never heard of this brand before though.

http://www.pita.es/jsp/modeloceana.jsp

[leeye]

Yes Mr. Pita is a unique watch maker (self taught!) from Spain. The Oceana model is rated to 5000m!!!!!!!!!!!! Similar monobloc case design but much more massive. Am enquiring about this watch.

[leeye]

here is a pic of the PITA Oceana watch.

[roo7]

The PITA Oceana is a crazy watch, watch the video about it.

I love how you can set time without a crown and it can be adjusted underwear, not that I dive but it's a really unique watch design.

[kenlinliu1419]

Sorry to hijack your thread a little but I thought it would be nice to share my vintage diving watch to make a comparison on what time can do in this industry.

One of the very first watches to be waterproofed. See how primitive it is!

[roo7]

Looks interesting.... kinda reminds me of this Illinois I came across a few months ago.

http://www.timelyclassics.com/Vintag...2/1011-059.htm
http://forum.atgvintagewatches.com/s...ead.php?t=1629

Not to OT too much, the Helson Gauge is really a faithful vintage depth gauge design.

Here's 1 that I used to own.

[kenlinliu1419]

Just out of interest, do you know why they put the numbers in those positions?

[leeye]

Just out of interest, do you know why they put the numbers in those positions?

U mean the vintage depth gauge? it shows the depth (0 to 50m).

[wolfeyes1974]

where did you get this watch from, mate? i don't think it's available locally...

nice piece indeed....

[feilong108]

Wow...very similar to the dive guage.....

[leeye]

where did you get this watch from, mate? i don't think it's available locally...

nice piece indeed....

u mean the Helson Guage watch? it is made in limited numbers by Peter Helson who produces dive watches under the Helson name. all thanks to his vision to see this wonderful Gauge watch come true.