Description
Schatz stands out as a premier manufacturer of timeless nautical instruments, proudly one of the few remaining brands still crafting traditional mechanical chiming movements, once a staple for sailors in navies and merchant fleets worldwide.
At the heart of their products is the captivating “Ship’s Bells” watchkeeping system, which segments the traditional watch into four-hour blocks, four hours on duty followed by four hours off. The bells signal the passage of time: one bell rings after the first half-hour, two bells after the second, and so on, culminating in eight bells at the end of the watch, alerting crew members to the shift change and the start of a new watch.
The Royal Ocean Clock merges this rich maritime tradition with the ease of modern quartz technology. Utilising a single AA battery, its electronic movement powers both the clock and the Ship’s Bells striking mechanism for about a year, ensuring reliable performance.
Elegantly designed, the intricate mechanism is encased in a robust, stove-lacquered solid brass shell, shielded by a thick glass port and secured with classic brass scuttle clamps. The clock boasts a clean white dial adorned with black hands and numerals, beautifully complemented by a striking red seconds hand.
At the heart of their products is the captivating “Ship’s Bells” watchkeeping system, which segments the traditional watch into four-hour blocks, four hours on duty followed by four hours off. The bells signal the passage of time: one bell rings after the first half-hour, two bells after the second, and so on, culminating in eight bells at the end of the watch, alerting crew members to the shift change and the start of a new watch.
The Royal Ocean Clock merges this rich maritime tradition with the ease of modern quartz technology. Utilising a single AA battery, its electronic movement powers both the clock and the Ship’s Bells striking mechanism for about a year, ensuring reliable performance.
Elegantly designed, the intricate mechanism is encased in a robust, stove-lacquered solid brass shell, shielded by a thick glass port and secured with classic brass scuttle clamps. The clock boasts a clean white dial adorned with black hands and numerals, beautifully complemented by a striking red seconds hand.
- Case diameter 7 inches (18 cm)
- Clock face diameter 5 inches (13 cm)
- Depth 4 inches (10 cm)