Ship's clock - Kappa - Metal, Glass, Chrome - 1980-1990 - Vintage SOS Radio Silence
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Vintage ship clock – Radio Silence Clock from the 1980s, made of metal, glass and oven enamel with a quartz movement powered by one AA battery, no striking, 21 by 21 by 8 cm, weight 2 g, origin Japan, condition in good condition, used with minor signs of age, in working order.
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Vintage ship clock – Radio Silence Clock
Special vintage ship clock from around the 1980s, originally used aboard cargo ships and supertankers as a slave clock. These clocks were driven from a central master clock and formed part of the time-registration system on board.
This specific piece is a so-called radio-silence clock. The sectors on the dial indicate the periods during which ships had to observe radio silence, so distress calls such as the international SOS signal would be more audible on the international maritime distress frequency of 500 kHz.
The clock is made of glass, metal and vitreous enamel and has a characteristic maritime appearance.
Dimensions:
- Length: 21 cm
- Width: 21 cm
- Height: 8 cm
The original movement has been replaced by a modern quartz movement, which runs on one AA battery. The clock is therefore immediately functional and can be used as a decorative object.
A special item for enthusiasts of maritime memorabilia, ship interiors and vintage industrial design.
The photos are sample photos; the actual clock may differ slightly.
The clock is carefully and with care packed and shipped with Track & Trace.
Vintage ship clock – Radio Silence Clock
Special vintage ship clock from around the 1980s, originally used aboard cargo ships and supertankers as a slave clock. These clocks were driven from a central master clock and formed part of the time-registration system on board.
This specific piece is a so-called radio-silence clock. The sectors on the dial indicate the periods during which ships had to observe radio silence, so distress calls such as the international SOS signal would be more audible on the international maritime distress frequency of 500 kHz.
The clock is made of glass, metal and vitreous enamel and has a characteristic maritime appearance.
Dimensions:
- Length: 21 cm
- Width: 21 cm
- Height: 8 cm
The original movement has been replaced by a modern quartz movement, which runs on one AA battery. The clock is therefore immediately functional and can be used as a decorative object.
A special item for enthusiasts of maritime memorabilia, ship interiors and vintage industrial design.
The photos are sample photos; the actual clock may differ slightly.
The clock is carefully and with care packed and shipped with Track & Trace.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Kappa
Title additional information
Vintage SOS Radio Silence
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Ship's clock
Material
Chrome, Glass, Metal
Clock mechanism
Quartz
Power reserve
400 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
21 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
Weight
2 g
Winding key
No
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