Fine Russian 2-Day Marine Ships Chronometer No. 14781 – Mahogany Box (GOST 8916-70)

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.