Original Listing Description

eBay CHELSEA U.S. NAVY 8 1/2" inch SHIPS CLOCK Post WWII??? 1945 ???SELDOM SEEN LRG 8 1/2" INCH DIAL, 11J 8-Day CHELSEA SHIPS CLOCK W/ HINGED BEZEL, BAKELITE, RUNNING & READY TO MOUNT ! 1945 POST WWII - 8 1/2" DIAL NAVY SHIPS CLOCK, 10 1/2" DIAMETER from Timepiece Expert's Private Collection, Now on Offer: CLOCK MANUFACTURED POST WWII BY CHELSEA CLOCK CO., BOSTON, MA for U.S. MILITARY, NAVY FEATURING: 12/24 HOUR 8 1/2" DIAL, LARGE 10 1/2" INCH HINGED PHENOLIC CASE, BAKELITE BEZEL RIM; CASE AFFIXED TO ORIG BASE & VERIFIED MATCHING CHELSEA SERIAL NO'S (see all detailed photos) EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF AN EARLY CHELSEA NAVY SHIPS CLOCK LARGE 8 1/2" DIAL/FACE X 10.25" DIAMETER CASE X 2.75" DEPTHCONDITION SUPERB! GLASS HAS NOT BEEN REMOUNTED & REMAINS IN 100% ORIGINAL FLAWLESS COND. HANDSOME DIAL FACE W/WHITE ROMAN NUMERALS, RARE GOLD & SILVER COLORED HANDS, MATT RING .. ALL ORIGINAL, PRESERVED IN XLNT CONDITION. We see no issues, abuse anywhere, including movement. 100% original, still looks & runs great. Face, dial, numbers, hands, glass, hinges, movement all remain in pristine, original condition .. clock winds easily & is keeping perfect time, can run for up to 2 weeks on a single wind .. we're monitoring. Clock should be wound weekly. There are age related minor finish, color variations confined to the case exterior sides & back only, are naturally occurring due to age, however minor & to be expected.? U.S. NAVY issued S/N # 85427E on face? CHELSEA MFGR S/N's MATCH: engraved on back cover & interior movement: 489244Our research: CLOCK DATES to 1945 according to an online Chelsea S/N guide; the matching numbers fall within Chelsea's earlier categorized S/N's listed for period: 1945 - 1949. LAST PROF CLEANED IN 2015 per OWNER'S handwritten note & accompanying WINDING KEY & MOUNTING HARDWARE.READY, RUNNING & RARE ! OVERALL, CLOCK REMAINS in XLNT ORIGINAL CONDITION CONSIDERING IT'S 78 YEAR OLD AGE. SUPERB DISPLAY AESTHETICS. Look closely at all detailed photos provided. FINE QLTY PRECISION CLOCK AMERICAN MADE 11 J JEWEL 8 DAY CLOCK. PLATFORM ESCAPEMENT, FINEST PRECISION TIMEKEEPING CREATED FOR U.S. MILITARY NAVAL USE. CHELSEA CLOCK COMPANY HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 120 YEARS & KNOWN AS THE PREMIER SHIPS CLOCK MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD FOR TIMEPIECE QUALITY, PRECISION ACCURACY & RELIABILITY. A RARE TO FIND on this 78 YEAR OLD CHELSEA NAVY SHIPS CLOCK IN GREAT RUNNING CONDITION. A PLEASURE TO VIEW. OUTFITTED WITH THE FINEST CHELSEA QUALITY MOVEMENT, BUILT TO LAST MANY GENERATIONS ?? ASK ALL QUESTIONS PRIOR TO PURCHASE, HAPPY TO ANSWER BEST WE CAN. NOTE: WE'RE NOT TIMEPIECE EXPERTS; doing our very best to provide honest, accurate detail w/ lots of detailed photos .. inclusive of description herein & aesthetics condition. If an honest error has been made within our written description, we'd appreciate a helpful correction. ??NOTE: Due to the collectible nature of this item, clock is sold as is, no return. ? NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING?? SHIPS WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S., LOWER 48 STATES ONLY, VIA USPS ECONOMY, FULLY INSURED & A SIGNATURE RECEIPT CONFIRMATION IS REQUIRED. .. WE ARE DOWNSIZING A FINE ESTATE COMPRISED OF SEVERAL EXPERT TIMEPIECE COLLECTOR'S PRIVATE PIECES & WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER THIS YEAR. ADD US TO YOUR FAVORITES LIST & CHECK BACK OFTEN AS WE LIST TONS MORE FINE TIMEPIECES .. TABLE CLOCKS, POCKET WATCHES, FINE JEWELRY, UNUSUAL, RARE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES.?? THANKS FOR LOOKING !

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