Vintage 1968 Airguide Desk Clock 7 Jewel 8 Day Mechanical Ships Wheel P4592 USN For Sale

Vintage Airguide Model P4592 7-Jewel 8-Day Mechanical Maritime Desk Clock

Presented in November 1968 at Naval Hospital Great Lakes, Illinois

Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible piece of mid-century naval history: an authentic Airguide 7-Jewel, 8-Day Mechanical Ship's Wheel Desk Clock (Model P4592). Designed for tabletop or mantle display, this premium timepiece features a self-contained stem-winding mechanism located directly at the 6 o'clock position—no loose winding keys required!

WORKING CONDITION & MECHANICAL STATUS:

• Fully Tested & Operational: The integrated bottom knob winds smoothly, sets the hands cleanly, and the high-grade 7-jewel movement ticks strongly and is accurate.

• Cosmetic Condition: The dial face is exceptionally crisp with vibrant lettering, straight hands, and zero yellowing. The brass housing displays a gorgeous, uniform vintage patina without deep pitting or green corrosion. The original wooden display base is structurally sound. One ships wheel spoke is bent.

DIMENSIONS & DISPLAY:

• Base Width: 7.5 inches wide

• This compact size makes it an ideal statement piece for an office desk, library bookshelf, mantle, or side table.

UNIQUE COLLECTOR FEATURES:

• Nautical / Military Dial: Designed with dual tracks featuring standard 12-hour markers, an inner 24-hour military/maritime time ring (1300–2400), and specific "WATCH" shift indicators.

• Historical Navy Provenance: Mounted to the front base is a beautiful, solid brass presentation plaque that reads:

"LCDR David S. Kessler, MSC, USNR. In appreciation for 20 years of devoted naval service and his loyal friendship. Presented by his fellow MSC officers. Naval Hospital Great Lakes, Illinois. November 1968."

This is an excellent crossover piece perfect for maritime clock enthusiasts, Mid-Century Modern decorators, or U.S. Military/Naval history collectors.