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Description
Fine Russian 2-Day Marine Ships Chronometer No. 14781 – Mahogany Box (GOST 8916-70)
An exceptional, museum-grade piece of Soviet-era naval history. This Russian 2-Day (56-Hour) Marine Ships Chronometer is a masterclass in high-precision maritime engineering. Produced to the strict Soviet military standard GOST 8916-70, this chronometer was designed for absolute reliability under demanding conditions at sea.
Featuring its original serial number 14781 on the face, this timepiece features a beautifully crisp, brushed white dial. It is configured with a continuous sub-seconds register at the 6 o'clock position and an essential UP/DOWN power reserve indicator at 12 o'clock to ensure it is never under-wound. Suspended in its traditional brass gimbal suspension system inside a heavy mahogany box, it serves as a stunning standalone display piece or investment item.
Key Technical Specifications
· Instrument Type: 2-Day (56-Hour) Marine Chronometer.
· Origin: Made in the USSR / Soviet Era (First Moscow Watch Factory / Poljot).
· Standard Marking: МОРСКОЙ ХРОНОМЕТР (Marine Chronometer) GOST 8916-70.
· Serial Number: 14781 (Matching dial and movement markings).
· Dial Layout: Roman numerals, subsidiary running seconds ring at 6, power reserve indicator at 12.
· Housing: Weighted brass canister suspended via lockable brass gimbals.
· Casing: Fitted two-tier solid mahogany & brass-bound presentation box with a top viewing window.
Dimensions
· Height: 17.5 cm (approx 6.9 inches)
· Width: 19 cm (approx 7.5 inches)
· Depth: 19 cm (approx 7.5 inches)
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Condition & Operational Status
· The Movement: In full & good working order. The chain-driven fusee mechanism winds smoothly, runs strongly, and holds a steady rate across its 2-day reserve.
· The Dial: The silvered/white dial remains crisp, clear, and bright, with no significant fading or wear to the Cyrillic text.
· The Casework: The mahogany storage box retains its original warm finish and tight joints. The brass gimbals maintain smooth, fluid gyroscopic motion and the lock works exactly as intended.
· Accessories: Comes complete with its original winding key
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Professional Packing & Secure Shipping
· Worldwide tracked, signed, and fully insured delivery available or local collection from Gloucestershire
· Transit Notice: Chronometers require careful handling. The instrument will be locked safely in its gimbals, padded internally, and packed to professional trade gallery standards to prevent axis or balance damage during delivery.
An exceptional, museum-grade piece of Soviet-era naval history. This Russian 2-Day (56-Hour) Marine Ships Chronometer is a masterclass in high-precision maritime engineering. Produced to the strict Soviet military standard GOST 8916-70, this chronometer was designed for absolute reliability under demanding conditions at sea.
Featuring its original serial number 14781 on the face, this timepiece features a beautifully crisp, brushed white dial. It is configured with a continuous sub-seconds register at the 6 o'clock position and an essential UP/DOWN power reserve indicator at 12 o'clock to ensure it is never under-wound. Suspended in its traditional brass gimbal suspension system inside a heavy mahogany box, it serves as a stunning standalone display piece or investment item.
Key Technical Specifications
· Instrument Type: 2-Day (56-Hour) Marine Chronometer.
· Origin: Made in the USSR / Soviet Era (First Moscow Watch Factory / Poljot).
· Standard Marking: МОРСКОЙ ХРОНОМЕТР (Marine Chronometer) GOST 8916-70.
· Serial Number: 14781 (Matching dial and movement markings).
· Dial Layout: Roman numerals, subsidiary running seconds ring at 6, power reserve indicator at 12.
· Housing: Weighted brass canister suspended via lockable brass gimbals.
· Casing: Fitted two-tier solid mahogany & brass-bound presentation box with a top viewing window.
Dimensions
· Height: 17.5 cm (approx 6.9 inches)
· Width: 19 cm (approx 7.5 inches)
· Depth: 19 cm (approx 7.5 inches)
·
Condition & Operational Status
· The Movement: In full & good working order. The chain-driven fusee mechanism winds smoothly, runs strongly, and holds a steady rate across its 2-day reserve.
· The Dial: The silvered/white dial remains crisp, clear, and bright, with no significant fading or wear to the Cyrillic text.
· The Casework: The mahogany storage box retains its original warm finish and tight joints. The brass gimbals maintain smooth, fluid gyroscopic motion and the lock works exactly as intended.
· Accessories: Comes complete with its original winding key
·
Professional Packing & Secure Shipping
· Worldwide tracked, signed, and fully insured delivery available or local collection from Gloucestershire
· Transit Notice: Chronometers require careful handling. The instrument will be locked safely in its gimbals, padded internally, and packed to professional trade gallery standards to prevent axis or balance damage during delivery.
