TWELVE
JEWELS EIGHT DAY MOVEMENT

PROVENANCE:
The clock was made for the war effort and sailed aboard
a Victory Class ship, the USS KITTSON, APA 123. It was obtained from a picker who bought it from a government surplus auction
in Virginia in the 1970s and was tagged from the ship. The back of the case has the ship’s name and hull number scratched
on it. There is no written documentation supporting
this, but it sounds probable.

The near flawless face of the Chelsea 24 hour clock

CONDITION:
Having a recently rebuilt movement,  this fine clock is in remarkable condition with a face that looks as new and
shows only minor handling marks. The clock has been recently serviced by a master clock smith, and the movement
is keeping good time losing 15 seconds per day. Since it is 75 years old, we recommend it be wound about every
four days for best timekeeping results.  

SPECIFICATIONS:
Forged bronze case with screw on bezel. The six inch face has a 5 1/2 inch viewable area. The black dial is acid
etched and filled in white with Arial numerals and lettering. These have darkened slightly with age. The ultra precision 8
day, twelve jewel movement, and a compensated balance wheel and Breguet hair spring and spade style hands show as near
new. The seconds hand with moon tail is a recent replacement.

DIMENSIONS:

Case max diameter 7 5/8“
Front Bezel  7 1/4“
Dial 6″ visible area 5 1/2“                       Depth  2
1/2”
Weight    6 lbs.  12 oz.

Partial Side and Back view of this amazing Chelsea 24 hr. clock .

Side view showing the deep depth of forged brass case of the Chelsea 24 hr. clock