BULOVA Accuquartz Navigator MK III Ships Chronometer Mint

This Rare Clock Has Been Sold. Thank you! RARE BULOVA ACCUQUARTZ NAVIGATOR MK III
MID 20th Century
SHIP'S CHRONOMETER

NEAR MINT CONDITION

Presented is a 19th Century boxed chronometer made by Bulova Watch Company. It was purchased new by Joel Jacobs as a chronometer for celestial navigation in 1979 for use on board SV Bagheera for a passage from Seabrook, TX to St. Thomas, USVI, and thereafter. Even though used at sea for eight years, it is in remarkable, near new condition, and is keeping perfect time. Since 1985, the chronometer has spent the last 25 years in storage. When fitted with a new battery it started right up, and has been keeping precise time ever since. The replacement battery is a 1.5 V alkaline, Radio Shack no. 2300912.

The Accuquartz movement has time, day and date functions, and the setting knob stops the clock. This allows for precision stetting to a time tick from WWV. The movement is housed in a 4 5/8 inch square, facsimile wood grain box with a name plate, brass drop down handles, and a Plexiglas dust cover. In place of gimbals, there is a shock absorbing spring in the box upon which the clock mounts.

The face of the clock measures 2 1/2" in diameter and the upper one third of the case screws off to show the movement and battery housing. The back of clock is marked G 21509 over N3.

This chronometer was made in very limited quantities. It will make an exceptional addition to a horological, military or Bulova Accutron collection.

CONDITION: The movement is keeping excellent time consistent with a quartz comparison watch set to the National Atomic Time Signal. Overall, everything is in exceptionally fine condition, buts shows some minor spots of age on the brass housing. The face is like new. The case is in excellent condition considering its age and service at sea

This is a very rare example of a mid 20th Century ship's chronometer from a pedigreed clock maker with a history that dates back to 1875. It is ideal for someone who has a collection of the finest chronometers.

              Note battery compartment on the right

           Housed in traditional chronometer style case

This superior relic will be a worthy addition to any nautical collection.

CASE DIMENSIONS:             4 5/8" square x 4 1/2" H
Diameter clock - outside        2 1/2" Height    2 1/4“

Weight 3 lbs 13 oz                 Replacement battery 1.5 V alkaline, Radio Shack 2300912.

OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: 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 five 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 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 required. In the event of damage due to shipping we will assist you in all respects even to filing a claim in your behalf.

International buyers welcome, but should inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, 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 Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.

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