I just spent the last 5 hours cleaning up this clock which was passed to me when my father passed away earlier this year. A wonderful man and was so proud to have been a Navy salvage diver in WWII. I had been putting this off and decided today was the day. I dismantled it and cleaned each piece before putting it back together. Simichrome is the ultimate cleaner and polisher. There were some spots I didn't think were going to clean up but they did. The movement is nothing fancy, just a quartz movement but the brass pieces are spectacular making this a very unique clock. Just thought I would share it with you.

Steve

Here is a picture of my dad when he was in the Navy and in his suit of "Honor".

Clock from the front......

Clock from the back....

Wow!! That is just spectacular. Thanks for sharing.

Wow Steve! What a tribute to your Dad's memory!

Wayne

Thanks Guys,

I appreciate all the kudos. I can't even begin to imagine how old this thing is or where my dad would have found it. I can remember it from when I was kid, at least 40 years ago. I know it has gone a long time since it was looking like this. If the gleam dosen't last I will redo it and shoot all the parts with clear lacquer before reassembling it.

Steve

Great story and great photos Steve. Thank you for sharing that with us. Sure makes me miss my Dad.