Looking for Ships Clock suggestions

[Bob Quinn]

I have an empty hole to fill above the lower helm.

It's roughly a 5" diameter holes. I assume is was for either a ships clock or barometer.

I would like to fill the hole with something that looks nice.

Looking for suggestions and if anyone has a clock or barometer to sell that might fit.

I'm sort of thinking a vintage hand wind clock.

Does anyone have a nice one for sale?
I don't want to spend a fortune. (I would like to keep it under $300) Something that needs a little restoration would be o.k. and make it a fun project!

[Fanfare]

I have owned several Chelsea matching Ship Strike clocks and barometers over the years, no thanks burglars. www.chelseaclock.com They look great, come polished and lacquered for seaside durability. I like the clock striking the nautical hours. My present one has a quartz movement using a plastic works from Germany, has worked for at least 10 years, quite accurate, but not perhaps worth the money. It seems discontinued now. Earlier hand wound models were not as accurate, particularly noticeable when the chime is not precise.

In checking these out for you I was surprised to see the prices have increased astronomically from my long ago purchases. Chelsea's cases are beautiful and do qualify as an heirloom. I would look for one used. Their matching barometers are also beautiful but have not performed at all well for me. And, unlike a clock, these are not right twice a day. I was reminded of their repair services so may send mine in again for another try.

[cww]

Chelsea. It's not even a close comparison, they last forever and almost never break. Everything else out there is 50% the quality for not that much less on the price.

[Scarlett]

Don’t buy Weems and Plath, cheap Chinese movement and crappy customer service when it fails.

[bostonhatteras]

No clock. Just build a small box behind it, frame the opening and place an engraved sign above it that says DONATIONS. It will never break and will never need to be emptied.

[SEVEN]

No clock. Just build a small box behind it, frame the opening and place an engraved sign above it that says DONATIONS. It will never break and will never need to be emptied.

Made my day. Lol

[SKYCHENEY]

I have a 1970's Seth Thomas. It still works great. My dad bought it in 1975 when he purchased a new 36' Gulfstar Trawler. He had it on every boat thereafter and I got it when he passed and its now on my boat.

[Dan Mapes]

We had Chelsea's as well. Eventually they had to be buffed out and polished but we enjoyed the ship's strike.
It could possibly be mounted through the whole from the back after pulling the front/hinge off and replacing after installation. Either that or spring for the larger one to cover the hole.

Chelsea Clock Ship's Bell Clocks and Barometers

[rsmith]

My Seth Thomas during one of the last hurricanes here hitting the bottom of the glass

[Bob Quinn]

No clock. Just build a small box behind it, frame the opening and place an engraved sign above it that says DONATIONS. It will never break and will never need to be emptied.

LOL true story!