Weems & Plath

Founded in 1928 in Annapolis, Maryland, by Captain P. V. H. Weems and Charles Plath, Weems & Plath has established an international reputation for high-precision nautical instruments. As an official dealer, Shipsclocks.com offers a comprehensive selection of their finest timepieces, atmospheric barometers, and weather indicators designed for life at sea and on shore. When you choose a Weems & Plath instrument, you invest in nearly a century of American navigational heritage built to withstand demanding marine environments.

What Weems & Plath makes

The Weems & Plath collection ranges from weatherproof bulkhead instruments to sophisticated desk clocks housed in solid hardwoods. Key series available in our shop include:

• Endurance Series: The popular Endurance I and Endurance II lines feature maintenance-free finishes and weather-resistant construction. Notable models include the Weems & Plath Endurance I 125 Quartz Clock Arabic Brass and matching Weems & Plath Endurance I 125 Barometer, as well as compact options like the Weems & Plath Endurance I 85 Comfortmeter Brass.
• Bluewater Series: Purpose-built for exposed cockpits and open deck areas, instruments like the Weems & Plath Bluewater Quartz Clock Splashproof Arabic Styrene feature lightweight, corrosion-proof housings designed to resist harsh saltwater spray.
• Desk & Traditional Instruments: For studies, offices, or executive cabins, Weems & Plath crafts standalone boxed and mounted pieces such as the Weems & Plath Porthole Desk Set Quartz Clock & Barometer Copper, the Weems & Plath Solaris Desk Quartz Clock Arabic Brass, and the classic Weems & Plath Gimballed Quartz Clock Wooden Box Arabic Brass.

Choosing a Weems & Plath instrument

Selecting the right instrument depends primarily on placement, dial size, and desired maintenance level. For active navigation stations or saloon bulkheads, consider the flange-mounted Endurance series. These instruments come in dial diameters ranging from 85 mm to 125 mm, allowing you to select the scale that best fits your available space. Their patented mounting systems make battery changing effortless without needing to unscrew the base from the wall.

If you prefer a polished brass aesthetic without the constant need for polishing, the brass finishes in the Endurance line are specially treated to remain tarnish-free. For a modern cabin aesthetic, chrome-plated brass offers identical marine durability with a crisp silver finish. If you require portable elegance for a desk or mantelpiece, gimballed clocks and wooden boxed sets provide stability and traditional charm.

Buying Weems & Plath at Shipsclocks.com

As an official Weems & Plath dealer operating from Cuijk, the Netherlands, we maintain a dedicated stock of instruments ready for fast delivery. Your order is shipped insured and fully tracked directly from the manufacturer's warehouse in England, with free delivery in the Netherlands from 75 euro. We provide worldwide shipping, with free shipping across the Netherlands for orders over EUR 75. Every instrument comes with a 14-day right of return and full manufacturer warranty support handled directly by our specialist team.