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Clock Chart Weight by Weems & Plath

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Clock Chart Weight — Weems & Plath

🕰️ Solid Brass • Working Quartz Clock • A Refined Navigation Desk Essential

The Clock Chart Weight by Weems & Plath brings together two fundamentals of navigation—secure charts and accurate timekeeping—in a beautifully crafted, heirloom-quality piece. Designed for use on chart tables, nav stations, and desks, it’s as practical underway as it is elegant ashore.

This is a working instrument, not a novelty: substantial enough to hold charts steady, precise enough to keep reliable time, and timeless enough to belong in any maritime setting.


🕰️ Why This Chart Weight Belongs on Your Chart Table

⚓ Keeps Charts Secure, Even When Things Move

  • Solid forged brass construction provides reassuring weight to keep paper charts flat

  • Ideal for plotting courses, checking corrections, or reviewing routes at sea or at the dock

  • Equally useful on desks and drafting tables ashore

It quietly does its job—exactly what good navigation gear should do.


⏱️ Integrated Working Quartz Clock

  • Built-in analogue quartz clock delivers accurate, dependable timekeeping

  • Perfect for quick time checks during passage planning, log entries, or desk work

  • Clean, classic dial design ensures excellent readability at a glance

Time and position go hand in hand—this chart weight honours that tradition.


🪙 Classic Brass Craftsmanship

  • Crafted from forged solid brass for durability and a traditional nautical look

  • Lacquered finish resists tarnish and fingerprints while maintaining a warm sheen

  • Substantial feel that reflects Weems & Plath’s heritage of precision instruments

It looks right on a yacht—and just as right in a study or office.


🛡️ Chart-Friendly, Desk-Safe Design

  • Felt-lined base protects charts, paper, and furniture from scratches

  • Prevents slipping while remaining easy to reposition

  • Rounded form makes it comfortable to lift and place exactly where needed

Designed for daily use, not just display.


🎁 Presentation-Ready & Personal

  • Supplied in a velvet-lined presentation box

  • Optional engraving available—ideal for:

    • Vessel names

    • Retirements or promotions

    • Anniversaries, milestones, or corporate gifts

A thoughtful piece that feels personal and enduring.


📐 Specifications

  • 🕰️ Clock: Quartz movement (battery included)

  • 🪙 Material: Solid forged brass with lacquered finish

  • 📏 Diameter: Approx. 76 mm (3")

  • ⚖️ Weight: Approx. 340 g

  • 🛡️ Base: Felt-lined to protect charts and surfaces

  • 🎁 Packaging: Velvet-lined presentation box


🚢 Who This Is For

  • ⚓ Sailors & cruisers — keep charts steady and time visible at the nav station

  • 🧭 Navigators & instructors — a practical, always-useful desk companion

  • 🏢 Maritime professionals — refined equipment for offices and briefing rooms

  • 🎁 Gift buyers — a meaningful nautical gift with genuine function

  • 🏠 Home studies & libraries — a classic paperweight with real maritime authority


⭐ Why Choose Weems & Plath?

For more than a century, Weems & Plath has been trusted by navigators for precision, reliability, and timeless design. Their instruments are built to be used daily—and appreciated for decades.

This Clock Chart Weight reflects that philosophy perfectly: functional, elegant, and enduring.


A small instrument with lasting presence

Add the Weems & Plath Clock Chart Weight to your chart table, desk, or gift list and enjoy a piece that keeps your charts steady—and your time on course.
Add to cart and bring classic nautical craftsmanship into your workspace.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Clock Chart Weight by Weems & Plath used for?

This chart plotting instrument is used in marine and aerial navigation for measuring distances, plotting positions, and calculating bearings on nautical and aeronautical charts. It is an essential tool for accurate manual chart work.

Is this instrument compatible with standard nautical charts?

Yes, this instrument is designed for use with standard nautical charts. Check that the scale markings correspond to the chart scale you are working with for accurate measurements and bearings.

Is this instrument suitable for recreational or professional use?

Chart plotting instruments from Mapworld suit both recreational sailors and professional navigators. They are accurate, durable tools built for regular chart work in marine and aviation navigation.

Does Mapworld ship the Clock Chart Weight by Weems & Plath across Australia?

Yes, Mapworld ships Australia-wide. Standard shipping is a flat $7 rate, with free standard shipping on orders over $75. Express options are available at checkout. Most orders placed before 2pm AEST on business days are dispatched the same day.



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