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’s
- Approximate size: Case is 7.5 cm (l) x 6.5 cm (w) x 2 cm
- Accessories: 16 page operating instruction booklet.
- 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 intervals, numbered from 0 to 2500 feet.
Source of Object: Donated by Kinloch Underwood Associates Ltd.
Notes: The Society has two other Thommen Everest altimeters – ALSA 2010.07.10 donated by George Koshman and SHF 2015.01.40 Estate of Reg Watson ALS.
References: Visit article The “Vagaries of that Instrument” – The Altimeter for more information.
Description by: Ed Titanich, September 27, 2024.