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Antique Marine Chronometer

Auguste Berthoud. A Rare Antique Experimental Marine Chronometer C1840
Located in London, GB
Auguste Berthoud. A Unique and Rare French Experimental Marine Chronometer C1840 Dial: The
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19th Century French Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

Two Day Marine Chronometer, John Bliss, New York
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
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1890s English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An early 19th century 2 day marine chronometer by Parkinson and Frodsham, London. Numbered on the
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Early 19th Century English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

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
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Early 19th Century English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

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
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1870s English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Mahogany

Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor
By D. McGregor & Co. 1
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor Glasgow No 2241, c. 1870
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

A 19th Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Keen and Frodsham
Located in Pewsey, GB
Keen, based in Liverpool, England, who primarily produced high-quality marine chronometers and other
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Marine Chronometer

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Glass

Dumas. A Rare French 2 Day Marine Pivoted Detente Chronometer C1850
Located in London, GB
Onésime Dumas. A Rare French 2 Day Marine Pivoted Detente Chronometer C1850 Dial: The silvered
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19th Century French Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

Striking George IV Eight-Day Rosewood Pagoda Library Clock by French, London
By Santiago James Moore French
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
: Jonathan Betts, Marine Chronometers at Greenwich, Oxford, 2017, pp 317-18 Brian Loomes, Watchmakers and
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Early 19th Century George IV Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase
By Parkinson & Frodsham
Located in Amersham, GB
as clockmakers, as well as marine chronometer makers. Please be aware that this clock will require
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1820s English Regency Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass, Steel

Antique A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase
A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase
H 78.15 in W 17.33 in D 9.45 in
A Unique Twin Fusee English Carriage Clock by James Moore French
By Santiago James Moore French
Located in Amersham, GB
marine chronometers, at which he excelled, winning various prizes from the Board of Longitude. For
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19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass, Bronze, Steel

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Ferdinand Berthoud À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
as a clockmaker under his brother, Jean-Henri. He made his first marine chronometer in 1754 (sent for
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Marine Chronometer

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Bronze

Best Ever Antique Gothic Revival Grandfather / Longcase Clock by Ferd. Dencker
Located in Lisse, NL
workshop for making marine chronometers and precision pendulum clocks, his ambition being the minimisation
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Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass, Metal

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Marine Chronometer by J A Walker of Liverpool, circa 1860
By J. Walker
Located in Uppingham, GB
Marine chronometer J & A. Walker South Castle Street Liverpool 19th century mahogany Marine
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1860s English Victorian Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes. No. 10031
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Marine chronometer by Dobbie McInnes No. 10031 Three-tier mahogany box with inset cartouche
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1850s Great Britain (UK) Other Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

Antique Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnis, Glasgow, circa 1920
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes No. 10031. Three-tier mahogany box with inset cartouche
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1920s English Other Antique Marine Chronometer

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Wood

Tobias and Levitt, Minories, London, Mahogany 8-Day Marine Chronometer No.223
By Tobias & Levitt
Located in London, GB
A fine 8-day marine chronometer by this well-known chronometer making firm, the early mahogany
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Marine Chronometer

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Mahogany

Antique Marine Chronometer by John Poole, London, circa 1846
By John Poole
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
A fine two day marine chronometer by John Poole, London, No.1064, circa 1846. Three-tier
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1840s English Victorian Antique Marine Chronometer

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Wood

Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp
Located in HAARLEM, NL
as an electrical pendulum clock, a marine chronometer and speedometers for locomotives . In 1851 Hipp
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Marine Chronometer

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Oak

Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp
Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 7.88 in
Japanned George III-Period Precision Bracket Clock by Parkinson & Frodsham
By Parkinson & Frodsham
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
reputation as clockmakers, as well as marine chronometer makers. Their workshop continued to produce fine
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1810s English George III Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass, Steel

Marine chronometer
By Francis Barraud
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a two day marine chronometer by Barraud ,London. Numbered 2870 on the case
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19th Century English Antique Marine Chronometer

Two Day Marine Chronometer
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A two day marine chronometer by Batty and sons, Manchester housed in a brass bound rosewood case
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1880s English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Rosewood

Two Day Marine Chronometer
Two Day Marine Chronometer
H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Rare 8 Day Marine Chronometer
By Parkinson & Frodsham
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
Rare 8 day marine chronometer This fine example is numbered 978.
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19th Century English Antique Marine Chronometer

Marine Chronometer by Daniels of Liverpool
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb mid 19th century two day marine chronometer by Daniels of Liverpool with a brass bound
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Marine Chronometer

Early Parkinson and Frodsham Marine Chronometer
By Parkinson & Frodsham
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare early 19th century two day marine chronometer by Parkinson and Frodsham number 1002 This
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1830s English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Mahogany

19th Century 8 Day Marine Chronometer by Frodsham and Keen
By Frodsham & Keen Liverpool
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
. Eight day marine chronometers such as this example where made for private yatchs. Literature show the
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

Two-Day Marine Chronometer by Reid and Sons
Located in Devon, GB
A good quality mid 19th century mahogany cased marine chronometer of 2 day duration by Reid and
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19th Century English Antique Marine Chronometer

Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnes Ltd 10031, Glasgow
Located in Norwich, GB
Marine chronometer by Dobbie McInnes No. 10031 Three-tier mahogany box with inset cartouche
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Marine Chronometer

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Mahogany

James McCabe Rare Marine Chronometer Eight Days Vintage Brass Silvered Dial
Located in London, GB
A 122 mm Rare Brass Vintage Marine Chronometer Eight Days, silvered dial with roman numerals, small
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19th Century Antique Marine Chronometer

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Silver, Brass

Early 19th Century Chronometer by Johnson, London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A lovely example of a small early 19th century two day marine chronometer by Johnson, London. In a
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Early 19th Century English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Mahogany

Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Antique Mantel Clock by Webster, Cornhill
Located in Devon, GB
generations are known to also have made a small number of marine chronometers.
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1820s British Antique Marine Chronometer

Important Regency Period Mahogany Case Musical Organ Clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
brought from Christie's LOT 57 THE PROPERTY OF A LADY SALE 7443 Important clocks and marine
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Marine Chronometer

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Mahogany

Samuel Marti Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
, inventions and improvements by Le Roys particularly marine chronometers. It is in excellent clean and running
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Marine Chronometer

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Bronze

Samuel Marti Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
Samuel Marti Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
H 4.5 in W 9.25 in D 20.25 in
Victorian Library Burr Pollard Oak Library Bookcase Drop Front Secretaire Desk
By Reid and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Reid & Sons sent a number of marine chronometers for trial at Greenwich, coming second in 1844. On
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Marine Chronometer

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Oak

Very Rare Large Gothic Revival Charles Frodsham Clock Maker to Queen Victoria
By Charles Frodsham
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
purchased sixty Charles Frodsham marine chronometers, and a number of pocket chronometers and deck watches
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Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Marine Chronometer

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Walnut

William IV / Early Victorian Eight-Day Mahogany Table Clock, by Widenham, London
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
"Watchmaker to the Honourable Board of Admiralty" Widenham's marine chronometers were of outstanding quality
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

Very Rare English Carriage Clock Signed Brockbank & Atkins London
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
.105. J. Betts, Marine Chronometers at Greenwich, Oxford, 2017, p. 211, passim.  
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

The Royal Exchange Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
detent escapement and modernizations of marine chronometers, this task was a rare and deeply personal
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Early 19th Century English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Metal, Bronze

The Royal Exchange Clock
The Royal Exchange Clock
H 49.75 in W 49.25 in D 14.5 in
Rare Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock Signed Ferdinand Berthoud
By Ferdinand Berthoud
Located in Kittery Point, ME
marine chronometer (sent for trial in 1761) and in 1764 was appointed a member of the Royal Society
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Marine Chronometer

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
supply marine chronometers, watches and compasses for the Royal Navy and was supplier to the Royal Air
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Early 1900s English High Victorian Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass, Steel

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Arnold and Dent Marine Chronometer
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare small one day experimental marine chronometer, which was on trial in 1832 at Greenwich. It
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19th Century English Antique Marine Chronometer

Arnold and Dent Marine Chronometer
Arnold and Dent Marine Chronometer
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Two Day Marine Chronometer by Victor Kulberg No. 9270
By Victor Kullberg
Located in Norwich, GB
A Fine Two Day Marine Chronometer by Victor Kulberg No. 9270 c,1870 Three tier mahogany box
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1870s English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

Fine Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed Charles Frodsham
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Sturdy English Two-Day Marine Chronometer Made by the Renowned Maker Charles Frodsham, c. 1860
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

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
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1910s English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Mahogany

A Rare 2 Day Marine Chronometer By George Hedger
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a 2 day chronometer in the original 3 tier mahogany and brass bound case by
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

Fine American Two Day Marine Chronometer, Signed T. S & J. D Negus New York
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
. Literature: Tony Mercer, chronometer makers of the world, p. 195 Jonathan Betts, marine chronometers at
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Marine Chronometer

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Brass

Rare Mahogany Cased Two Day Marine Chronometer by Dent of London No.51958
By Dent
Located in Devon, GB
A rare two day chronometer by the celebrated firm of Dent, with their patent staple balance and
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Marine Chronometer

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Mahogany

19th Century English Black Slate/ Marble Mantel Clock by James Moore French
By Santiago James Moore French
Located in Madrid, ES
the 1820s he diversified into marine chronometers, one of which was used on Charles Darwin's famous
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Early 19th Century English Antique Marine Chronometer

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Slate, Brass

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XVI
Located in Warsaw, PL
. Berthoud is considered one of the fathers of the marine chronometer. He became a master clockmaker in Paris
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Marine Chronometer

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XVI
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XVI
H 14.97 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
French Charles X Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Henri Robert, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
and made top quality clocks, watches and marine chronometers.
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Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique Marine Chronometer

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Bronze

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Antique Marine Chronometer For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique marine chronometer you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, every antique marine chronometer was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique marine chronometer, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique marine chronometer made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique marine chronometer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Parkinson & Frodsham, Dent and Frodsham & Keen Liverpool produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Marine Chronometer?

An antique marine chronometer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,000, while the lowest priced sells for $3,934 and the highest can go for as much as $20,001.
Questions About Antique Marine Chronometer
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    John Harrison invented the marine chronometer. He was born in 1693 in Foulby in the United Kingdom, and was a carpenter who taught himself clockmaking. Shop a variety of authentic marine chronometers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.