Barnacle, Radio Silent 4.5 inch

$399.00

The Radio Silent Clock seamlessly blends the aesthetics of both the new and old worlds, drawing inspiration from the transformative changes in maritime safety that followed the Titanic disaster.

The Radio Act of 1912 mandated 24-hour radio monitoring on ships, marking a pivotal moment in ocean travel safety. In the years that followed, international conventions introduced three-minute “silent periods” during which all radio transmissions ceased, allowing operators to listen exclusively for distress signals,an innovation that further enhanced safety at sea.

Originally designed to help ship crews observe these silent intervals, the Radio Silent Clock became an essential tool for safer voyages. In 1935, George J. King patented a clock dial that visually indicated these silent periods. This thoughtful design made it effortless for radio operators to track the designated times for emergency communication, integrating safety directly into the heart of the ship’s daily operations.

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The Radio Silent Clock seamlessly blends the aesthetics of both the new and old worlds, drawing inspiration from the transformative changes in maritime safety that followed the Titanic disaster.

The Radio Act of 1912 mandated 24-hour radio monitoring on ships, marking a pivotal moment in ocean travel safety. In the years that followed, international conventions introduced three-minute “silent periods” during which all radio transmissions ceased, allowing operators to listen exclusively for distress signals,an innovation that further enhanced safety at sea.

Originally designed to help ship crews observe these silent intervals, the Radio Silent Clock became an essential tool for safer voyages. In 1935, George J. King patented a clock dial that visually indicated these silent periods. This thoughtful design made it effortless for radio operators to track the designated times for emergency communication, integrating safety directly into the heart of the ship’s daily operations.

Clock Stand
Clock Stand
$60.00

  • Hand-crafted forged brass clock case featuring a patent-pending case back designed to simplify time adjustment for wall-mounted Barnacle clocks.

    Two surface finishes, polished and sandblasted. Each finish is coated with a lacquer finish to prevent tarnishing.

  • The Radio Silent uses the SKP Silent Sweep (44704V) clock movement by Seiko Inc for its exceptional reliability and continuous sweep, which closely mimics the sweep of a mechanical watch movement.

    This quartz movement is specifically chosen because, unlike mechanical clocks that require winding every 8 days, it operates seamlessly without the need for frequent maintenance, accommodating the typical lamens preference for hassle-free timekeeping.

  • The California Dial features a distinctive combination of luminous Arabic and Roman numerals, creating a unique and highly legible dial.

    This design merges traditional Roman numerals on the upper half of the dial with bold Arabic numerals on the lower half, enhanced with luminous material for superior visibility in low-light conditions.

    • 4.2 pounds

    • 4.5-inch dial