{"product_id":"fischer-polished-brass-marine-marine-clock-1610gu-45","title":"Fischer 1610GU-45 Polished Brass Marine Time \u0026 Tide Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA proper marine instrument in solid polished brass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fischer 1605GU-45 combines an easy-to-read quartz clock with a separate tide indicator, allowing you to see the time and the approximate stage of the local tide from one handsome instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts heavy cast-brass case gives this model a substantial presence. It feels equally at home inside a yacht, launch or wheelhouse as it does in a coastal home, office or waterfront property. The polished finish, crisp white dial and traditional Arabic numerals provide the classic marine appearance without making the clock difficult to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a lightweight nautical decoration. It is a functional German-made instrument designed for people who spend time around the water and appreciate equipment that is built properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this Fischer marine tide clock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplays standard time and the approximate tide stage on one dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial polished, heavy cast-brass case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Germany by Fischer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear white dial with easy-to-read Arabic numerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate blue tide hand for quick identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack hour, minute and seconds hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtected by mineral glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable quartz timekeeping and Takane tide movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall-mounted design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish-language dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by one AA alkaline battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered by a two-year manufacturer’s warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTime and tide on one clear display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regular clock hands show the current time. The blue tide hand moves around the additional tide scale, indicating whether the tide is moving towards high tide, low tide, flood or ebb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it has been set to a known local high or low tide, the instrument follows the average lunar tide cycle. This gives boat owners, fishers, surfers and coastal households a convenient at-a-glance indication of the changing tide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful when you regularly visit the same harbour, beach, fishing spot or launching area and want a general view of where the tide should be in its cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions, see our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barometersandclocks.com.au\/pages\/setting-up-a-fischer-tide-clock\"\u003esetting up a Fischer tide clock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for marine and coastal interiors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished brass case suits traditional boat interiors, timber cabinetry and classic nautical fittings. It can also introduce a well-made marine detail to a contemporary coastal home without looking like a novelty souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount it in a protected interior location where the dial can be read easily. It makes an excellent companion to a marine barometer, particularly when the instruments are positioned together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barometersandclocks.com.au\/collections\/nautical-instruments\"\u003emarine and nautical instruments\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare this model with our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barometersandclocks.com.au\/collections\/tide-clock-collection\"\u003etide clocks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 mm or approximately 6.4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 mm or approximately 4.8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 mm or approximately 2.8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreate a matching marine instrument set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a coordinated display, pair the clock with the matching polished brass barometer. You can also purchase the instruments together in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barometersandclocks.com.au\/products\/solid-polished-brass-tide-clock-barometer-combo-premium-marine-weather-instrument\"\u003esolid polished brass tide clock and barometer set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and servicing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Fischer tide clock is covered by a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. Barometers \u0026amp; Clocks also operates an in-house \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barometersandclocks.com.au\/pages\/barometers-and-clock-service-centre\"\u003einstrument service centre\u003c\/a\u003e, providing local support if your clock ever requires attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchasing it as a present? You can add \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barometersandclocks.com.au\/products\/gift-wrapping\"\u003e gift wrapping\u003c\/a\u003e to your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee the Solid Brass Tide Clock You can find it here \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 720px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Fischer solid polished brass marine tide clock\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sYYacd6QDWo\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this instrument show the regular time?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This model is both a standard quartz clock and a tide clock. The black hands show the current time, while the separate blue hand indicates the approximate tide stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does a tide clock tell you?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tide clock provides an approximate indication of the recurring movement between high and low tide. It can help you understand whether the tide is generally coming in, going out, approaching high tide or approaching low tide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I set the tide hand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the time of a local high or low tide using an official tide table or trusted tide forecast. Use the adjustment wheel on the back of the clock to align the tide hand with that stage. Setting or checking it around a full or new moon can improve alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the tide reading be exact every day?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTide clocks follow an average lunar tide cycle. Local weather, atmospheric pressure, coastal geography and other conditions can affect actual tide times, so occasional adjustment may be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use a tide clock for navigation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A tide clock is useful for general awareness and planning, but it should not replace official tide tables, marine forecasts or local navigation information when making safety-critical decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to set up a tide clock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 720px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t_PjXAcOt7s\" title=\"How to set up a Fischer tide clock\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fischer Germany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":264029758,"sku":"1610GU-45","price":579.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0198\/8960\/products\/1610GU-45.jpg?v=1647819410","url":"https:\/\/www.barometersandclocks.com.au\/products\/fischer-polished-brass-marine-marine-clock-1610gu-45","provider":"Barometers\u0026Clocks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}