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JJ Irani · 13 February 2006, 05:19 PM

Hi guys,

Whilst carrying on with my job at the museum this morning, came across this very old Marine Chronometer (dates back to 1842-1844).

Marine chronometer with silvered dial and complete with mahogany lockable case (Gimbal Mounts) and mahogany outer carry case with leather strap. Key attached.

Great piece of history and a superb Chronometer to boot. Still in pristine condition and working too....after over 160 years!!!

The outer and inner box are made of solid mahogany wood. Superb brass fittings and a dial which has been untouched for over 1½ centuries. Superb and very, very priceless!!

1. Outer and inner boxes...

2. Inner box containing Chronometer mounted on Gimbals...

Brass ship's chronometer with silvered dial and complete with mahogany lockable case (Gimbal Mounts) and mahogany outer carry case with leather strap. Key attached.

3. Inner box opened up to reveal the beautiful Chronometer...

4. Chronometer dial up close and personal...

5. Those are my gloved hands trying to hold the gimbal-mounted chronometer with the left hand whilst trying to take a picture with my right!!

C.J. · 13 February 2006, 05:59 PM

The next time someone asks me why I'm so fascinated with watches I'm simply going to show them these pic's. That is quite beautiful, JJ thanks for the pic's

padi56 · 13 February 2006, 06:05 PM

Thats very nice JJ thats looks like a two day marine chronometer
from the 1840s quite rare the 2707 is like the date serial
They are now quite valuable about £5500 -£6000 retail.And a fine
London maker its a pity it has lost so much of its original lacquer
When new it would have looked almost like if it was rose gold,very nice mahogany brass bound case,just love those blued hand wish it was mine.Are there any engravings on back plate,if it could be linked to a famous ship the value would increase. And its great to see it complete with outer box.Seeing that has made my day,would rather have that, than any modern day Rolex.

mailman · 13 February 2006, 08:13 PM

That thing is beautiful

Rockrolex · 13 February 2006, 11:40 PM

Great piece of history, JJ. And a real work of art. Thanks for sharing those pics with us.

Do you know the story behind the watch? What ship was it on? That could be interesting.

C.J. · 14 February 2006, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Great piece of history, JJ. And a real work of art. Thanks for sharing those pics with us.

Do you know the story behind the watch? What ship was it on? That could be interesting.

The ship was the SS Sheep Stalker. It delivered the first batch of Kiwi's ever to NZ. Turns out, the crew was so infatuated with the indigenous animals of the place that they stayed and never returned to port.

On a brighter note, Ed. It was reported to have had a huge orange mainsail

Goodwatch · 14 February 2006, 03:10 AM

JJ, thank you very much for these pictures.

This is one of my dreams, to own a deck chronometer.

As Peter said, very expensive now. There are Russian one's to be had, not that old but still all brass and with the boxes. Even those are becoming more and more expensive

(Bloody yuppies

).

JJ Irani · 14 February 2006, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Great piece of history, JJ. And a real work of art. Thanks for sharing those pics with us.

Do you know the story behind the watch? What ship was it on? That could be interesting.

Excellent questions, Ed. And I wish I had answers to all of them just so I could fill in the "Brief History" section on that artefact under the Vernon Database that we use in our daily work.

Unfortuanately, I have none of those answers...in fact don't even know who the donor was (was donated in 1982), or else I could have contacted them for a bit of history.

We have a number of very interesting and rare artefacts in our museum. In the past, things at the museum were not run in a professional, disciplined manner, so quite a few of the good artefacts were either stolen or lost.

Things are now much better with the advent of our new Vernon programme and a better check and control over the artefacts.

JJ

Rockrolex · 14 February 2006, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

The ship was the SS Sheep Stalker. It delivered the first batch of Kiwi's ever to NZ. Turns out, the crew was so infatuated with the indigenous animals of the place that they stayed and never returned to port.

On a brighter note, Ed. It was reported to have had a huge orange mainsail

I hope the ship sank with it's sail after they removed the clock.

Goodwatch · 14 February 2006, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

manner, so quite a few of the good artefacts were either stolen or lost.

JJ

JJ, can you 'loose' that chronometer in my direction?

14 February 2006, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

We have a number of very interesting and rare artefacts in our museum.

I can verify that, having been to JJ's place of work. The most unusual artifact was this bald guy that was "Older than Yoda" based on the plaque beside the display.......

JJ Irani · 14 February 2006, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

JJ, can you 'loose' that chronometer in my direction?

Do I look like a dishonest person to you?

JJ Irani · 14 February 2006, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

I can verify that, having been to JJ's place of work. The most unusual artifact was this bald guy that was "Older than Yoda" based on the plaque beside the display.......

They've changed that plaque now, Al....given it a bit more flash and stylised the writing on it!!

padi56 · 14 February 2006, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

I can verify that, having been to JJ's place of work. The most unusual artifact was this bald guy that was "Older than Yoda" based on the plaque beside the display.......

Picture of JJ Yoda before all his hair,tranfered to his arms.
Would really like to own that marine chronometer.

14 February 2006, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

I can verify that, having been to JJ's place of work. The most unusual artifact was this bald guy that was "Older than Yoda" based on the plaque beside the display.......

I'm LOL at that one!

Was JJ's display set up before or after Cro-Magnum Man?

Subfiend · 14 February 2006, 09:23 AM

JJ, I'll take it. How much do you want for it? It will go nicely with my collection of 200 year old octants.

JJ Irani · 14 February 2006, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

JJ, I'll take it. How much do you want for it? It will go nicely with my collection of 200 year old octants.

Not for sale, David....that's a very rare and unique artefact that does the museum proud. We have a number of old and rare artefacts, especially some really old cameras...in fact, when cameras were first introduced to the world going back to the 19th century.

If you guys are interested, I could start up a thread on vintage cameras from such great companies like Thornton-Pickard, Century Camea Co. and J. Lancaster...as well as Kodak from Rochester, N.Y.

JJ

14 February 2006, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

We have a number of old and rare artefacts,

JJ

Yeah no guff... that's why you're there, yoda.

dman · 16 February 2006, 01:09 PM

Very cool, JJ!! It looks to be in pretty good shape as well.

rolexchick · 16 February 2006, 01:41 PM

WOW!!!!

13 February 2006, 05:19 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Now here's something you don't see everyday!! Hi guys, Whilst carrying on with my job at the museum this morning, came across this very old Marine Chronometer (dates back to 1842-1844). Marine chronometer with silvered dial and complete with mahogany lockable case (Gimbal Mounts) and mahogany outer carry case with leather strap. Key attached. Great piece of history and a superb Chronometer to boot. Still in pristine condition and working too....after over 160 years!!! The outer and inner box are made of solid mahogany wood. Superb brass fittings and a dial which has been untouched for over 1½ centuries. Superb and very, very priceless!! 1. Outer and inner boxes... 2. Inner box containing Chronometer mounted on Gimbals... Brass ship's chronometer with silvered dial and complete with mahogany lockable case (Gimbal Mounts) and mahogany outer carry case with leather strap. Key attached. 3. Inner box opened up to reveal the beautiful Chronometer... 4. Chronometer dial up close and personal... 5. Those are my gloved hands trying to hold the gimbal-mounted chronometer with the left hand whilst trying to take a picture with my right!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!! Last edited by JJ Irani; 13 February 2006 at 05:28 PM..

13 February 2006, 05:59 PM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	The next time someone asks me why I'm so fascinated with watches I'm simply going to show them these pic's. That is quite beautiful, JJ thanks for the pic's __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

13 February 2006, 06:05 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	Thats very nice JJ thats looks like a two day marine chronometer from the 1840s quite rare the 2707 is like the date serial They are now quite valuable about £5500 -£6000 retail.And a fine London maker its a pity it has lost so much of its original lacquer When new it would have looked almost like if it was rose gold,very nice mahogany brass bound case,just love those blued hand wish it was mine.Are there any engravings on back plate,if it could be linked to a famous ship the value would increase. And its great to see it complete with outer box.Seeing that has made my day,would rather have that, than any modern day Rolex. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

13 February 2006, 08:13 PM	#4
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	That thing is beautiful __________________ JJ

13 February 2006, 11:40 PM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,966	Great piece of history, JJ. And a real work of art. Thanks for sharing those pics with us. Do you know the story behind the watch? What ship was it on? That could be interesting. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 February 2006, 03:10 AM	#7
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	JJ, thank you very much for these pictures. This is one of my dreams, to own a deck chronometer. As Peter said, very expensive now. There are Russian one's to be had, not that old but still all brass and with the boxes. Even those are becoming more and more expensive (Bloody yuppies ). __________________ Member# 127

14 February 2006, 09:23 AM	#16
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	JJ, I'll take it. How much do you want for it? It will go nicely with my collection of 200 year old octants. __________________ Subfiend

16 February 2006, 01:09 PM	#19
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Very cool, JJ!! It looks to be in pretty good shape as well. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

16 February 2006, 01:41 PM	#20
rolexchick Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Catie Location: new york Posts: 336	WOW!!!!

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