Wempe Skiff Ship's clock Brass Roman 110mm CW070002

Wempe Skiff Ship's Clock Brass Roman 110mm CW070002

Who buys a product of the Wempe Skiff Series is highly aware of precision and tradition. For 110 years, the German company has produced marine instruments used on sailing yachts and research vessels. At sea, it is crucial to recognize weather conditions early and predict possible changes, for example, with the Wempe Series Skiff. This comfort is also appreciated in private environments, where Skiff products have a decorative appearance. This is owed to the housing available in two editions: lacquered and highly polished brass or chrome.

Features:

• Diameter: 110mm
• Clock Face: 80mm
• Brass Housing
• Quartz Battery Movement
• Lacquered or Highly Polished Brass/Chrome Housing Options

Description:

The Wempe Ship's Clock of the Skiff Series is a high-quality product driven by a precise battery-powered quartz movement. Battery exchange and readjustments are easy tasks with the pushbutton that uncovers the clock face when needed.

With a diameter of 110mm, this Wempe yacht clock is slightly larger than other models, such as the Pirate II version, and is offered in four different types. Next to the brass housing and a chrome-plated edition, you have the choice between Roman or Arabic numerals, which are imprinted on the 80mm clock face.

Product Specifications:

• Instrument: Ship's Clock
• Clock Face: White with Roman Numerals
• Material: Brass
• Movement: Battery-Powered Quartz Movement
• Clock Face Design: White with Arabic Numerals
• Battery: 1 x Lady 1.5 Volt (LR1)
• Frequency: 32.768 KHz
• Operating Temperature Range: +4°C to +50°C
• Rate Accuracy: DIN 8325 ≤ 1 sec. per day
• Thermometer Measuring Range: 40 to 100 °F

Product Details:

Case:

• Material: Brass
• Height: 42mm
• Watch Glass: Mineral Glass
• Opening Options: Frontal Opening through Hidden Ball Head Closure

Dial:

• Dial Color: White
• Dial Material: Aluminium
• Diameter: 110mm
• Movement:
• Movement Type: Quartz Movement
• Night Shut-Off: No

Why You Need a Ship's Clock:

Ship's clocks and tide clocks are two of maritime history's most iconic timekeeping devices. They were initially designed to keep ships on course by providing accurate timing, and they continue to be used today as dependable navigational aids. An accurate clock was crucial for navigating early sailing ships because it allowed sailors to determine their longitude at sea. Before the invention of accurate clocks, sailors could measure their latitude by observing the position of the sun or stars, but determining longitude was much more challenging. Accurate timekeeping was necessary to compare the local time at the ship's current position with the time at a known reference point, such as the port of departure. This time difference could then be used to calculate the ship's longitudinal position. The development of accurate marine chronometers, such as John Harrison's H4, revolutionized navigation and made long-distance sea travel much safer and more reliable.