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Are marine chronometers accurate?
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Yes, marine chronometers are exceptionally accurate. Due to being the most accurate mechanical clock that is still portable, marine chronometers are often maintained on ships as a backup navigation device. Shop an array of marine chronometers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Marine Chronometer By Wempe
Located in Amersham, GB
A Chronometerwerke Hamburg type 5 two day marine chronometer by Wempe numbered 5077. The free
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent, London. No58553
By Dent
Located in Norwich, GB
A Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer By Dent, London No.58553
Two day marine chronometer by Dent
Category
Vintage 1910s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century 2 Day Marine Chronometer by James McCabe, No. 199
By James McCabe
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
Number 199, a two day marine chronometer by James McCabe, London, beautifully signed and numbered
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Two Day Marine Chronometer by John Bliss, New York. No.3068
By John Bliss & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
A Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer by John Bliss and Co, New York. No.3068
Two day marine
Category
Antique 1890s Nautical Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Two Day Marine Chronometer, G.H & C Gowland, Sunderland No.1931
Located in Norwich, GB
A fine two Day Marine Chronometer by G.H & C Gowland, Sunderland No. 1931
Two day marine
Category
Antique 1870s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Two Day Marine Chronometer by Whyte, Thompson & Co, Glasgow and South Sheilds
Located in Norwich, GB
A fine two day Marine Chronometer By Whyte, Thompson & Co, Glasgow & South Shields
Two day
Category
Antique 1780s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
