Ship's Clocks for Sale

This is the Ship's Clocks Gallery, containing two models.

Some of these clocks strike the ship's bell (ships bell) sequence and some are time-only with quartz movements. They have polished brass or chrome-plated cases. See bottom of page for the ship's bell striking sequence.

Hermle 35065-000132 "Norfolk" Windup Ship's Bell Clock, Brass

Hermle "Norfolk" Windup Ship's Bell Clock, Brass

Model Number: Hermle 35065-000132

List Price: $1437

Our Price: $958

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Dimensions: 7 1/8 diameter x 4 inches deep

Traditional solid brass ship's bell striking clock. The 8-day key wound movement has jeweled lever platform escapement. The white dial has Roman numerals and spade hands. The hinged bezel has a beveled glass lens and screw-down fastener. Fast-slow adjustment and strike-silent levers through the dial. The strike sound is medium-quiet with an internal bell.

Warranty: Three years.

See enlarged view and hear the ship's bell strike.

Hermle 35066-000132 "Southampton" Windup Ship's Bell Clock, Chrome

Hermle "Southampton" Windup Ship's Bell Clock, Chrome

Model Number: Hermle 35066-000132

List Price: $1557

Our Price: $1038

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Dimensions: 7 1/8 diameter x 4 inches deep

Traditional ship's bell striking clock with a chome-plated solid brass case. The 8-day key wound movement has jeweled lever platform escapement. The white dial has Roman numerals for 3, 6, 9 and 12; and markers for the other numbers. The hinged bezel has a beveled glass lens and screw-down fastener. Fast-slow adjustment and strike-silent levers through the dial. The strike sound is medium-quiet with an internal bell.

Warranty: Three years.

See enlarged view and hear the ship's bell strike.

Information About Ship's Bell Strike

Ship's bell (ships bell) strike is based on "watches" onboard ship of 4 hours each. A new watch starts at noon, 4 p.m., 8 p.m., midnight, 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. The end of a "watch" and start of a new watch is marked by the bell being struck 8 times. A half hour later, the bell is struck once, with an additional strike each half hour until the end of the watch. Then the cycle starts again. The bells are struck in pairs, that is, the first two bells are struck close together followed by a pause, then the next two, etc. The table below shows the pattern of the bells:

Time Number of
Bells Struck
Pattern of Bells
4:00 8:00 12:00 8 Bells xx xx xx xx
4:30 8:30 12:30 1 Bell  x
5:00 9:00 1:00 2 Bells xx
5:30 9:30 1:30 3 Bells xx x
6:00 10:00 2:00 4 Bells xx xx
6:30 10:30 2:30 5 Bells xx xx x
7:00 11:00 3:00 6 Bells xx xx xx
7:30 11:30 3:30 7 Bells xx xx xx x
8:00 12:00 4:00 8 Bells xx xx xx xx

United States Shipping: Our clocks will normally be shipped by UPS ground within three business days of receipt of order, and will be delivered approximately 3 - 5 business days after that (in the continental US). If there will be a delay in shipping, we will notify you, and give you the option of canceling your order. Expedited delivery is available at extra charge. If you have questions, please e-mail us at [email protected] or call 1-888-742-5625.

Free shipping does not apply to shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, or outside of the United States.

If a specific clock has a different shipping policy, it will be noted on the detail page for that clock

Please e-mail us for a shipping quote to Alaska or Hawaii.

Shipping Outside the United States: Our smaller clocks can be shipped out of the USA. Please e-mail us at [email protected] and ask for a shipping quote. Please give the model number, country and postal code. You (the customer) will be responsible for paying the import duty, if any.

Bill's Clockworks has been in business since 1991. We sell clocks online and at our shop in Flora, Indiana. Member of the Better Business Bureau and the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.

Clock Return Policy

Payment Options: We offer secure online credit card payment, or you may pay with PayPal or check. You may order online, or by phone at 1-888-742-5625 or 574-967-4709. If you have questions, please e-mail us at [email protected] or call our toll free phone number: 1-888-742-5625. We'll be happy to speak with you, answer your questions, and help you choose the perfect clock. Please e-mail us for the quickest response.

Sales Tax: Indiana sales will be charged 7% sales tax.

Credit Card Information: We do not store your credit card number. It is securely passed to our bank for processing and deleted immediately thereafter. Paper copies of credit card numbers are shredded after the sale is complete, only the last four digits of the number may be retained.