[MRCA] FS: Chelsea Merchant Marine Radio Room Clock WW-II Vintage

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Michael,

I've been wondering what these clocks might be worth.  I have a Chelsae 
Maritime Commission full-size clock that came from the Radio Americas 
station on Swan Island.  They (the "Agency") turned over a lot of stuff 
to the, at the time, US Weather Bureau in the early 60's, when they 
left.  They pushed a lot of their equipment into the sea rather that 
bring it back.  I think the radio station, itself was brought out.  
Anyway, when I was on Swan, the Govt. elected to switch to quartz clocks 
and I was able to purchase thru surplus procedures, the last clock.  I 
still have the Bob Knietel (sp?) article from Pop Electronics that shows 
the station and the clocks!  Mine does not have the colored segments, 
however.  I asked Chelsea a few years ago about them and was referred to 
a dealer who made replicas.  I elected not to modify mine, however.  
They are fine clocks and excellent collector items!!

Jeep - K3HVG

On 4/5/2016 11:40 AM, - - wrote:
>
> Although not a radio this listing should be of interest to any radio 
> operator especially those interested in vintage or military equipment. 
> This is a very nice, clean Merchant Marine Radio Room Chelsea 
> eight-day clock. The special radio dial shows the two red sectors 
> indicating the 500 KHz international distress frequency listening 
> period as well as the four second periods that would time the length 
> of distress messages if they were to be sent.
>
> This one is a very nice example made in 1944 by Chelsea Clock Co. in 
> Chelsea Massachusetts, a well-known maker of fine clocks and a 
> long-time government clock contractor. It has the 12E movement which 
> is the same as the Army Message Center Clock M2. The movement been 
> properly cleaned and oiled so it should provide many reliable years of 
> service. It keeps good time and has a micrometer regulator for fine 
>  adjustment. The case is black phenolic and
> in excellent condition. Includes winding key.
>
> I am asking $450.00 plus shipping for this great item. These sell for 
> a tidy sum on eBay and probably will need a cleaning and oiling which 
> is at least a couple hundred bucks more. The clock will be well packed 
> to withstand the
> hazards of shipping.
>
> Thanks for your interest. My number is (781) 639-9172 in MA (EDT). 
> Email: w1rc at near-fest.com <mailto:w1rc at near-fest.com>.
>
> Thanks for your interest.
>
> 73,
>
> Michael, W1RC
>
>
>
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