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**Vintage 1950s Airguide Model 605 Analog Dial Humidity Indicator / Hygrometer**
Up for sale is a beautiful, mid-century modern industrial **Airguide Model 605 Humidity Indicator**. Manufactured by the renowned Airguide Instrument Company in Chicago, Illinois, this classic analog gauge combines functional reliability with timeless retro design.
Featuring a rugged, industrial gray crinkle-finish metal housing and a clean chrome bezel, this unit looks exceptional on a workshop wall, office desk, or as part of a vintage weather instrument collection.
**FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:**
* **Brand:** Airguide Instrument Company (Chicago, IL, USA)
* **Model:** No. 605 Humidity Indicator (Hygrometer)
* **Measurement:** 0% to 100% Relative Humidity (% RH)
* **Housing:** Heavy-duty metal casing with a tactile gray crinkle-textured finish
* **Bezel:** Polished chrome ring surrounding a clear, glass face cover
* **Mounting:** Built-in keyhole slot on the rear backplate for easy wall mounting
* **Dimensions:**
- Dial Face Diameter: Approx. 4.5 inches
- Total Diameter (Outer Frame): Approx. 5.15 inches
- Depth: Approx. 1.5 inches
**CONDITION REPORT:**
* **Cosmetic Condition:** Very good vintage condition! The dial face is clean, white, and crisp with sharp, highly legible lettering and numbering. The vibrant red needle is perfectly intact. The chrome bezel retains a brilliant shine with only minimal signs of age-related wear/patina. The gray crinkle finish is uniform and clean.
* **Functional Condition:** Fully intact and responsive to changes in ambient air moisture. The mechanical hair/paper element actively tracks humidity levels. As with all vintage mechanical hygrometers, it includes a rear adjustment port so you can fine-tune calibration to match your local climate or digital benchmarks perfectly.
**WHAT'S INCLUDED:**
* (1) Vintage Airguide Model 605 Humidity Gauge (as pictured)
*Please review all high-resolution photos closely to inspect physical condition details. This item comes from a smoke-free, pet-free environment and will be carefully wrapped and packed to ensure a safe delivery.*