Need help dating a Seth Thomas US Navy Deck Clock

[hpcrouch]

Hello to all,
I have received a (Seth Thomas U.S. Navy Deck Clock No. 2), serial # 5486 from my grandfather. I've exhausted on line research determing the date of Manufacture and can only find info on the No. 1 model and No. 3 models
No Number 2. Seems as though it must be very rare. Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
Harlan Crouch

 

[fixoclox]

Harlan There should be a date on the movement ex. 3-44. does it have a round platform or a rectangular. More than likely it is from the 40's. I would be happy to answer any more questions you have. Military clocks are my specialty. Cheers Bill@fixoclox

 

[hpcrouch]

Harlan There should be a date on the movement ex. 3-44. does it have a round platform or a rectangular. More than likely it is from the 40's. I would be happy to answer any more questions you have. Military clocks are my specialty. Cheers Bill@fixoclox

Thanks Bill
I'm having it restored to working order and will stop by to see the date myself while it is open. Have you ever heard of a Navy Deck Clock # 2?
I only find reference to the #1 and #3 on line.
Thanks.
Also, Do you think there is any way to figure which vessel it came off as i have the Navy serial # as well. on the dial
Much appreciated,

Harlan

 

[Bruce Barnes]

Hi Fixoclox,I have a complete ST Mark I Boat Clock Serial # N 5233-1941,that is almost mint and I know the clocks provenance.
I have the old ST Book and can find nothing relating to it or it's value.If you have the chance and could send me the info via PM I would greatly appreciate it.
Regards,
Bruce

 

[fixoclox]

Harlan There should be a date on the movement ex. 3-44. does it have a round platform or a rectangular. More than likely it is from the 40's. I would be happy to answer any more questions you have. Military clocks are my specialty. Cheers Bill@fixoclox

Thanks Bill
I'm having it restored to working order and will stop by to see the date myself while it is open. Have you ever heard of a Navy Deck Clock # 2?
I only find reference to the #1 and #3 on line.
Thanks.
Also, Do you think there is any way to figure which vessel it came off as i have the Navy serial # as well. on the dial
Much appreciated,

Harlan

Harland That is strange the # 2 are the most commom.Try a google image search. Seth Thomas had no real serial # plan only Chelsea did and still does. The numbers you saw is the movement number. You can buy a parts manual on e bay for seth thomas it has all thier deck clocks the seller usually is lee73. It is a reprint but it has pictures . Even with chelsea it is impossible to tell what ship they were on. Some of these clocks were actually stolen and if caught during or after WWII the penelties were very severe. The rest of them were liquidated. Some were even destroyed (government thinking). If you ever need parts we will be here. Check my website www.fixoclox.net.Glad to help

 

[fixoclox]

Hi Fixoclox,I have a complete ST Mark I Boat Clock Serial # N 5233-1941,that is almost mint and I know the clocks provenance.
I have the old ST Book and can find nothing relating to it or it's value.If you have the chance and could send me the info via PM I would greatly appreciate it.
Regards,
Bruce

Does this boat clock have 3 pieces the clock case, the mounting flange and the forever missing bulkhead shock mount. If it is complete and as clean as you say figure around $300.00. If no shock mount $225 to 250.00 Read the post before this about the manual available. Cheers Bill@fixoclox

 

[hpcrouch]

Harlan There should be a date on the movement ex. 3-44. does it have a round platform or a rectangular. More than likely it is from the 40's. I would be happy to answer any more questions you have. Military clocks are my specialty. Cheers Bill@fixoclox

Thanks Bill
I'm having it restored to working order and will stop by to see the date myself while it is open. Have you ever heard of a Navy Deck Clock # 2?
I only find reference to the #1 and #3 on line.
Thanks.
Also, Do you think there is any way to figure which vessel it came off as i have the Navy serial # as well. on the dial
Much appreciated,

Harlan

Harland That is strange the # 2 are the most commom.Try a google image search. Seth Thomas had no real serial # plan only Chelsea did and still does. The numbers you saw is the movement number. You can buy a parts manual on e bay for seth thomas it has all thier deck clocks the seller usually is lee73. It is a reprint but it has pictures . Even with chelsea it is impossible to tell what ship they were on. Some of these clocks were actually stolen and if caught during or after WWII the penelties were very severe. The rest of them were liquidated. Some were even destroyed (government thinking). If you ever need parts we will be here. Check my website www.fixoclox.net.Glad to help

Thanks a million Bill

 

[Bruce Barnes]

Thanks Bill,it is complete,beautiful nickel case and it works very well.I will check into the manual
Regards,
Bruce

 

[fixoclox]

Thanks Bill,it is complete,beautiful nickel case and it works very well.I will check into the manual
Regards,
Bruce

Any time

 

[hpcrouch]

Harlan There should be a date on the movement ex. 3-44. does it have a round platform or a rectangular. More than likely it is from the 40's. I would be happy to answer any more questions you have. Military clocks are my specialty. Cheers Bill@fixoclox

Thanks Bill
I'm having it restored to working order and will stop by to see the date myself while it is open. Have you ever heard of a Navy Deck Clock # 2?
I only find reference to the #1 and #3 on line.
Thanks.
Also, Do you think there is any way to figure which vessel it came off as i have the Navy serial # as well. on the dial
Much appreciated,

Harlan

Harland That is strange the # 2 are the most commom.Try a google image search. Seth Thomas had no real serial # plan only Chelsea did and still does. The numbers you saw is the movement number. You can buy a parts manual on e bay for seth thomas it has all thier deck clocks the seller usually is lee73. It is a reprint but it has pictures . Even with chelsea it is impossible to tell what ship they were on. Some of these clocks were actually stolen and if caught during or after WWII the penelties were very severe. The rest of them were liquidated. Some were even destroyed (government thinking). If you ever need parts we will be here. Check my website www.fixoclox.net.Glad to help

Bill
The only number I can find on the movement is 17159 any ideas?
Harlan

 

[fixoclox]

Hello by THAT number I would say it is pre WWII. Can you send a picture . The balance assembly is it a platform or does it have bridges. is the movement round Bill