Marine chronometer · Two-day marine chronometer
This Russian marine chronometer features a silvered dial inscribed with Cyrillic script 'ПОЛЕТ' (Poljot, rendered by the dealer as 'NOAET') and serial number 7373. The dial displays Arabic hour numerals, an upper state-of-wind indicator, and a lower subsidiary seconds dial marked with red numerals. According to the seller, the brass-housed movement is a two-day duration fusee mechanism with an Earnshaw-design spring detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, and blued steel helical balance spring. The instrument is gimbal-mounted within an inner glazed three-tier brass-bound mahogany box with a numbered plaque, housed inside an outer protective wooden transport box fitted with leather carry straps.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
The instrument features a silvered engraved dial displaying Arabic numerals and a power reserve indicator. The serial number '7373' is marked on the dial.
The dial bears a signature transcribed as 'NOAET' in the provided source listing.
The chronometer is enclosed in a three-tier, brass-bound mahogany box featuring a brass plaque numbered 5737. The instrument is suspended within a rotating, lockable gimbal.
The inner box is contained within an outer wooden transport box equipped with a leather strap. An original winding key is included.
The movement is described as a two-day duration fusee mechanism. The escapement is specified as an Earnshaw-design spring detent.
The assembly includes a cut bimetallic balance and a blued steel helical balance spring with compensating weights. These internal details are as described by the seller and were not visually confirmed.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Movement duration | 2 day | “A 2 day duration fusee mechanism with cut bi-metallic balance” |
| Escapement | Earnshaw spring detent | “An Earnshaw design spring detent.” |
| Dial inscription | NOAET / 7373 | “A silvered engraved dial signed 'NOAET'' with number 7373” |
| Inner box label number | 5737 | “A 3 tier brass bound mahogany box with brass label numbered 5737.” |
| Gimbal mounting | Rotating gimbal with lock | “A rotating gimball which an be locked.” |
| Dealer Stated Date | Circa 1940 | “Circa 1940.” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record e54cebbd6e
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