Originally Posted By: Schwert


This closer look at the Dakar may reveal why it does not have any baseplate meridian lines.....

I think this looks like a compass card rather than a needle. The capsule may not turn to allow alignment with the grid.


Judging by the shadow in the picture, I'd bet it is a skelatonized card. I ordered one today (yeah, like I need another compass), so a review is pending.

Jeff