Weems and Plath 200100 Atlantis Quartz Ships Bell Clock
Base: 5-1/2". Depth: 2-7/8" - Dial: 4".
Hermle 35065-000132 Captain's Keywound Ships Bell Clock
Size: 7 1/8 diameter x 4 inches deep.
Weems and Plath 200200 Atlantis Keywound Ships Bell Clock
Weems and Plath Atlantis Keywound Ships Bell Clock. The keywound bell movement has been redesigned to produce a richer. louder, ship's bell chime. Its case has been created from solid, forged brass. Hand polishing and a flawless coat of lacquer adds depth and luster. The screw bezel adds the classic nautical look, yet allows easy access to the components when the unit is mounted. Each instrument is provided with complete instructions, mounting hardware and a winding key. Two year warranty and Free Shipping.
Size: Dial: 4" Base 5 1/2" Depth 2 7/8"
Ships Bell Sequence and Timing:
The Ships Clock sequence counts the four-hour watches that is still common today where one on duty for the watch would expect a duration of four hours. Each watch would begin at 12:00, 4:00 or 8 day and night. For example a watch may start at 12:00 noon, The clock will strike 4 pairs of strikes at 12:00 indicating the start of the ships watch. At 12:30 one chime plays. The bell strikes are in pairs, the clock would strike twice - pause - then add another strike. The chart below indicates each strike at every half hour.
Ship's Watch Begins
12:30 1 X
1:00 2 XX
1:30 3 XX X
2:00 4 XX XX
2:30 5 XX XX X
3:00 6 XX XX XX
3:30 7 XX XX XX X
4:00 8 XX XX XX XX
Ship's Watch Begins
4:30 1 X
5:00 2 XX
5:30 3 XX X
6:00 4 XX XX
6:30 5 XX XX X
7:00 6 XX XX XX
9:30 7 XX XX XX X
8:00 8 XX XX XX XX
Ship's Watch Begins
8:30 1 X
9:00 2 XX
9:30 3 XX X
10:00 4 XX XX
10:30 5 XX XX X
11:00 6 XX XX XX
11:30 7 XX XX XX X
12:00 8 XX XX XX XX