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

[Michael Hanz]

I don't think it counts...it looks more like an analog device to me....

On 4/6/2016 10:25 AM, B. Smith wrote:
>     We got a Seth Thomas issued through USAF MARS does that count?
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> On 4/6/2016 9:58 AM, DSP3 wrote:
>> Michael,
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>> 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!!
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>> Jeep - K3HVG
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>> On 4/5/2016 11:40 AM, - - wrote:
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>>> 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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