Time, well designed.
Hand-built, solid brass construction-for spaces that value presence over noise. No ticking. No distractions. Just time.
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The Radio Silent Clock honors maritime safety history. It was inspired by the Radio Act of 1912, which required ships to monitor radio 24/7 following the Titanic disaster. The clock’s dial visually marks three-minute “silent periods”—times when all radio transmissions ceased so operators could listen for distress signals. This design, patented by George J. King in 1935, helped ship crews track emergency communication times. The result is a timepiece that blends vintage nautical aesthetics with practical safety innovation.
The Radio Silent Clock honors maritime safety history. It was inspired by the Radio Act of 1912, which required ships to monitor radio 24/7 following the Titanic disaster. The clock’s dial visually marks three-minute “silent periods”—times when all radio transmissions ceased so operators could listen for distress signals. This design, patented by George J. King in 1935, helped ship crews track emergency communication times. The result is a timepiece that blends vintage nautical aesthetics with practical safety innovation.
The Radio Silent Clock honors maritime safety history. It was inspired by the Radio Act of 1912, which required ships to monitor radio 24/7 following the Titanic disaster. The clock’s dial visually marks three-minute “silent periods”—times when all radio transmissions ceased so operators could listen for distress signals. This design, patented by George J. King in 1935, helped ship crews track emergency communication times. The result is a timepiece that blends vintage nautical aesthetics with practical safety innovation.
The Radio Silent Clock honors maritime safety history. It was inspired by the Radio Act of 1912, which required ships to monitor radio 24/7 following the Titanic disaster. The clock’s dial visually marks three-minute “silent periods”—times when all radio transmissions ceased so operators could listen for distress signals. This design, patented by George J. King in 1935, helped ship crews track emergency communication times. The result is a timepiece that blends vintage nautical aesthetics with practical safety innovation.
Hand Crafted
& Hand Built
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Hand-crafted forged brass case with a patent-pending caseback design that simplifies time adjustment for wall-mounted Barnacle clocks.
Two surface finishes—polished and sandblasted—each protected with a lacquer coating to prevent tarnishing.
Each case features a unique serial number on the back and weighs approximately 4.2 pounds.
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California Dial merges traditional Roman numerals on the upper half of the dial with bold Arabic numerals on the lower half, enhanced with luminous material for superior visibility in low-light conditions.
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SKP Silent Sweep by Seiko Inc.
Super reliability with continuous sweep, which mimics the sweep of a mechanical watch movement.


