
Official United States Navy Timepiece
The Chelsea U S Navy Shipstrike Clock
is a special-edition timepiece bears the official insignia of the U S
Navy. Custom made by skilled artisans and hand-applied by master clock
makers, each insignia medallion is crafted from solid brass, brilliantly
colored with hard enamel and polished to a smooth, satin finish.
A signed certificate of authenticity verifying the year and details
of the creation of this U S Navy timepiece is available upon request.
Our Shipstrike 6" Mechanical Clock on Mahogany Base offers many of
the same distinctive features as our signature Ship’s Bell Clock –
including chiming bell tones, a high-quality forged solid brass case and
hinged bezel. However, unlike our Ship’s Bell, this
specially-engineered clock incorporates a precision-crafted jewel German
mechanical movement.
The Chelsea Shipstrike Clock is available in 4 1/2 inch and 6 inch dial sizes.
For those who seek the charm of our traditional Ship’s Bell Bell, but
the convenience of a fine German quartz movement, we also offer the
Chelsea Shipstrike Quartz clock.
Engraving and Customizing information available here.
FEATURES
- Two-Year Warranty
- Mechanical Movement
- 6" Dial
- Mahogany Base (Display stand) included
- Dimensions: 9.25" H X 12.5" W x 4" D
- Weight: 20 lbs
Ship's Bell Story
Mariners have used a unique bell code to tell time at sea for
hundreds of years. The code is based on the crew's typical workday
routine while the vessel is under way. A ship at sea requires constant
attention throughout the day's twenty-four hours. The day is therefore
divided into six four-hour periods, each called a "watch." Similarly,
the crew is segmented into three divisions. Division members then stand
their individually assigned duties on two watches per day, with eight
hours off duty between watches. To rotate each division's watch times,
the Evening Watch is periodically divided into two watches. These are
called Dog Watches because they "dog" the watch schedule for all
divisions ahead by one watch period.
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