2.1085 DELMA ASYMMETRICAL EPSA COMPRESSOR ‘PAT. 344201’ AUTOMATIC, SWISS 1974 – SOLD

Large space-age Norman shield shaped asymmetrical case, a large size patented Compressor case, with a high-grade automatic movement! Super rare and gorgeous, Swiss Made asymmetrical vintage watch by Delma. The case is made by a famous EPSA company. Developed and then patented in 1956 by watch case manufacturer Ervin Piquerez S.A. (hence the name: EPSA), the “Super-Compressor” design takes advantage of the water pressure the case is exposed to at depth to press the case back against the o-ring seal. More depth equals more water pressure equals greater seal, Compressor watches typically have a depth rating of 600+ ft.

Every type of EPSA case has its patent number, this one is 344.201 – extremely rarely seen, it was made for few Swiss brands (incl. Festina), rare find for ‘compressors’ and unusual shapes collection.

Key features

• Patented stainless steel Compressor type case made by EPSA E.Piquerez, unusual ‘Shield’ shape
• Space-age asymmetrical profile with ‘wings’ (see side photos)
• Remarkably large size 36×37.7mm (w/o crown), 20mm lugs width
• Case finishing updated in our workshop (polishing / brushing combo)
• Date stamp inside the caseback ‘9-74’ for September 1974 (final watch assembly could be done few weeks/months later)
• Silver dial with a deep-blue frame, applied indices
• Vertical Day-Date window at ‘6’
• Swiss-standard automatic ETA 2836 movement, successfully used until nowadays
• High quality 20mm genuine leather strap (water resistant type)
• Please mind all vintage watches are not suitable for real diving
• 12-month movement warranty is applied, see Terms and Conditions