Altimeter, Thommen Everest

Thommen Everest Altimeter

Description:

  • Object ID: ALSA 2008.02.09
  • Made by: Revue Thommen Ltd., Waldenburg, Switzerland
  • Model: Everest
  • Serial Number: Unknown
  • Date Made: circa 1970 to 1980
  • Approximate size: case is 7.5 cm (l) x 6.5 cm (w) x 2 cm
  • Accessories: operating instructions booklet of 16 pages
  • Condition: good

Commentary:

Hand held THOMMEN EVEREST pocket altimeter. This altimeter is made of leather plastic and metal snaps. The dial is graduated in 20 foot interval but numerically numbered from 0 to 2500 feet..

Source of Object: Donated by Kinloch Underwood Associates Ltd.

Notes: 

References: Visit article The “Vagaries of that Instrument” – The Altimeter for more information.

Description by: Updated by Ed Titanich, September 27, 2024.