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This Great Relic Has Been Sold. Thank you! CHELSEA US NAVY 24 HOUR WW II COMBAT INFORMATION CENTER (CIC) 10 INCH CASE BRASS CLOCK  TWELVE JEWELS EIGHT DAY MOVEMENT Presented is a rare, twelve jewels, eight day, clock with a rare 8 1/2 inch 24 hour black face that makes one full revolution of the dial in 24 hours. During the War, military clocks were made to the rigid specifications of the Navy Department and this one has an twelve jewel movement. The clock's serial number dates it to 1940. It was recently completely reconditioned by a clocksmith with a military specialty who rebuilt, cleaned and oiled the Chelsea #12e movement. The movement with 12 jewels has machine cut pinions and wheels, on magnetic Breguet type hair spring and compensated escapement. This makes a very high grade precision time piece. The mechanism is housed in a  heavy, forged brass case with screw on bezel with a maximum diameter of 10 1/2" at the rear, and is 3" deep and 10" at the front bezel. It is keeping time compared to a the National Bureau of Standards time.                                                                               USS BOSQUE, APA 135                         PROVENANCE: The clock was made for the war effort and sailed aboard a Victory Class ship, such as the USS BOSQUE, APA 135 pictured above. It was obtained from a picker who bought it at a government surplus auction in Virginia in the 1970s, but it was not tagged as from a specific ship.    The near flawless face of the Chelsea 10 inch 24 hour clock CONDITION: Having a recently rebuilt movement, and except for some battle damage on the bezel, this clock is in remarkably fine condition with a face that looks near new and showing only minor handling marks. The clock has been recently serviced by a clocksmith having a military specialty, and the movement is keeping very good time. Since it is 76 years old, we recommend it be wound about every four days for best timekeeping results.  The screw on bezel show shrapnel damage so it takes care in fitting to the case. The bezel and case threads are fine and there are a few places of resistance, but the bezel will fully seat if care is taken. SPECIFICATIONS: Forged bronze case with 8 1/2 inch face and an 8 inch viewable area. The black dial is acid etched with Arabic numerals and lettering filled in white. These have yellowed slightly with age. The ultra precision 8 day, twelve jewel movement, and a compensated balance wheel and  hair spring and spade style hands shows use with the moon tail seconds hand having a series of waves. DIMENSIONS: Case max diameter 10 1/2“                    Front Bezel  10“ Dial 8 1/2" visible area 8“                       Depth  3”  Weight    12 lbs.                              Partial Side views of this Chelsea WW II 10 inch CIC 24 hr. clock    Back of the Chelsea 10 inch 24 hr. CIC clock Note serial number at the top NO NONSENSE WARRANTY:  We guarantee that this clock will be working on arrival and that our description is entirely accurate or your money back. The only conditions are that an email authorization be obtained within three days, and that the instrument is returned in its original condition and packaging, and insured for its full value. Shipping charges are included in this offer within the continental U.S. if an error is due to our fault. This does not affect our policy on shipping damage which is discussed below. PACKAGING: We take great care in packaging our clocks for shipment which includes bubble wrap, placing in a box, and then placing in a larger box surrounded by impact absorbent material. However, we are not responsible, once it is turned over to the carrier. Full Value insurance is included. In the event of damage due to shipping we will assist you in all respects even to filing a claim in your behalf. Our packaging and shipping are the best available, and is at the lowest possible cost. International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, Republic of China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Hebrides (Vanuatu), New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI, Vanuatu (New Hebrides) and the Eastern Caribbean.  SHIPPING & PACKING: The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination, will be calculated point to point and is an additional charge. You may email us to get these costs. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling.   STANDARD FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, money order, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. Our prices are quoted net to us so that the use of credit cards or PayPal incur extra charges. Terms on overseas sales are different.  This Chelsea WW II Navy clock with its black face  is perfect for a gift or as an addition for your den wall or in a collection. Copyright 2016 Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved