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Open the catalog to page 1The Weems and Plath® Story I n May of 1919, eight years before Lindberg’s famous solo flight, three small planes set out from Newfoundland headed for London in an attempt to make the first trans-Atlantic flight. Only one of them made it. Twenty-five hundred feet below on board a station tracking ship, a young navigator, Lt. Cdr. Philip Van Horn Weems, U.S. Navy, gazed up and thought there must be a safer and simpler way than using a small armada of ships as beacons for the flight. For centuries, man had relied on the heavens, on the circling planets, and the constant horizon to guide him in...
Open the catalog to page 2TRADITIONAL 8-DAY WIND SHIP’S BELL CLOCKS For many years, Weems & Plath® has been proud to build clocks using some of the finest movements in the world. Our 8-day wind ship's bell clocks are the most traditional clocks we build. The key-wound movement found in our new Anniversary™, Atlantis™, and Martinique™ Collections is the Hermle 8-day ship's bell. This 11-jewel movement is handcrafted in the Black Forest region of Germany, home to some of the finest clockmakers in the world. Because of our confidence in the quality of the movements made there, Weems & Plath® offers an unmatched...
Open the catalog to page 4ANNIVERSARY™ COLLECTION Dial: 5-1/4". Base: 7". Depth: 3-1/2". Seventy-five years ago, Captain Philip Van Horn Weems (USNR) founded this Company with a single purpose in mind: to improve sea, air, and space navigation methods and safety. The precise measurement of time has been central to the progress of navigation throughout navigation history. To commemorate the 75 years of rich heritage of Weems & Plath® that is closely linked to this man who strove to perfect the field of navigation, we are pleased to offer our elegant Anniversary Collection of ship's clocks and barometers. Each piece...
Open the catalog to page 5ATLANTIS™ COLLECTION Each instrument is created from solid, forged brass, hand polished and flawlessly lacquered. The screw bezel adds the classic nautical look. Provided with complete instructions, mounting hardware, and a fresh battery as required. All instruments carry a limited lifetime warranty. Dial: 4". Base: 5-1/2". Depth: 2-7/8". 200101 200501 with 101B 200300 with 135 201000 with 135 200200 with 100B 200700 with 102B 200100 with 102B 4
Open the catalog to page 6CHROME ATLANTIS™ COLLECTION Dial: 4". Base: 5-1/2". Depth: 2-7/8". 220100 220500 with 100B 221000 with 101B 220300 with 102B 220700 with 102B Quartz Ship’s Bell Clock Barometer High Sensitivity Barometer Features traditional ship's 8-bell cycle, ringing every half hour. Complete with bell silencer switch. AA battery included. Wt. 3 lbs. 7 oz. 200100 Atlantis Quartz Ship’s Bell Clock 200101 Atlantis Premiere Quartz Ship’s Bell Clock, Midnight Black Dial 220100 Chrome Atlantis Quartz Ship’s Bell Clock Temperature compensated, aneroid movement. Fully adjustable. Inch and millibar scales. Our...
Open the catalog to page 7MARTINIQUE™ COLLECTION The hinged bezel case is constructed of solid, forged brass with a coat of lacquer to ensure a lasting shine. Provided with complete instructions, mounting hardware, and a fresh battery as required. All instruments carry a limited lifetime warranty. Dial: 4". Base: 5-1/2". Depth: 2-3/4". 190200 with 100B 191000 with 135 190300 with 135 190700 with 102B 190105 190505 with 101B 190100 with 102B Quartz Ship’s Bell Clock High Sensitivity Barometer Barometer/Thermometer Features traditional ship's 8-bell cycle, ringing every half hour. Complete with bell silencer switch....
Open the catalog to page 8ORION™ The forged brass case is polished and lacquered to resist tarnishing. The screw bezel allows easy access to the components for adjustment. Provided with complete instructions, mounting hardware, and a fresh battery as required. All instruments carry a limited lifetime warranty. COLLECTION Dial: 3-1/4". Base: 4-3/4". Depth: 2-5/8". 500100 500500 400100 400500 151 (see below) 400700 500700 105B (see below) Quartz Ship’s Bell Clock Features traditional ship's 8-bell cycle, ringing every half hour. Complete with bell silencer switch. AA battery included. Wt. 1 lb. 10 oz. 400100 Orion...
Open the catalog to page 9ADMIRAL™ COLLECTION Dial: 6". Base: 7-1/2". Depth: 2-5/8". Forged brass, polished and lacquered. Each instrument is provided with complete instructions, mounting hardware, lifetime warranty, and a fresh battery as required. 290500 Quartz Clock AA battery operated, precision movement. Wt. 4 lb. 290500 Admiral Quartz Clock Barometer 290700 Aneroid movement. Fully adjustable. Inch and millibar scales. Barometer movements are calibrated for altitudes to 1,500' above sea level. Wt. 4 lb. 5 oz. 290700 Admiral Barometer NAUTILUS™ COLLECTION Dial: 3-3/4". Base: 5-7/8". Depth: 2-1/2". This...
Open the catalog to page 10330500 330700 CATALINA™ COLLECTION Dial: 2-3/8". Base: 3-1/2". Depth: 1-3/4". Precision German movements housed in solid forged brass cases with a lacquered finish. All of the instruments in the Catalina™ Collection have a screw bezel for easy access. Provided with complete instructions, mounting hardware, lifetime warranty, and a fresh battery as required. Quartz Clock Catalina Wood Base N battery operated, precision German movement. Wt. 13 oz. 300500 Catalina Quartz Clock 330500 Chrome Catalina Quartz Clock Dims: 6.75" x 2-1/8" x 5-1/8". Wt. 9 oz. 108B Catalina Base Barometer Executive...
Open the catalog to page 11PORTHOLE™ COLLECTION Dial: 6-1/8". Base: 9-7/8". Depth: 3". Porthole™ Radio Control Clock This Porthole Clock combines the Radio Control Clock with a solid brass porthole and mahogany finished frame. All brass is hand polished and lacquered. Beautiful yet extremely accurate. To set up, insert a AA battery, select your time zone with the clearly marked knob, and then hang it on the wall. The clock will automatically set itself to the exact time. Provided with complete instructions, mounting hardware, lifetime warranty, and a fresh battery. Wt. 3 lbs. 15 oz. 312000 Porthole Radio Control...
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