Octo Skynavy

Olpes
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A real rarebird, Octo Skynavy. A last attempt at innovation before bankruptcy. With magnetization being a mechanical watch worst enemy, one can assume mounting a compass next to the movement was a bit of an engineering challenge, in the 60's at least.
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1st picture: I don't see a compass. Searching, searching, searching...
2nd picture: Ah, there it is! Shame the bezel is on the front though.
3rd picture: Wow! Now that's smart.

Thanks for revealing this one. Not often I see something totally different.
 
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1st picture: I don't see a compass. Searching, searching, searching...
2nd picture: Ah, there it is! Shame the bezel is on the front though.
3rd picture: Wow! Now that's smart.

Thanks for revealing this one. Not often I see something totally different.
Glad you like it! A bit of an party trick at watch gatherings
 
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What's the diameter of this watch?
It’s 38mm so very wearable. Compass adds some thickness but it’s not overly thick due to the thin manual would movement.
 
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