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SINCE 1928 · ANNAPOLIS, USA

Weems & Plath

Maritime instruments and navigation tools for everyone who takes their course seriously.

BORN FROM THE ART OF NAVIGATION

Navigation history from Annapolis, trusted at sea since 1928.

For more than 25 years, Studio Maritime has been a dealer for Weems & Plath. In that time, we have seen the brand grow into a staple of the nautical world. The combination of traditional craftsmanship, reliable technology, and a recognizable maritime aesthetic aligns seamlessly with what we stand for.

From classic ship's clocks and barometers to modern navigation instruments: Weems & Plath brings together a rich maritime history with contemporary quality. It is precisely that combination that makes the brand special to us.

STUDIO MARITIME IS AN OFFICIAL WEEMS & PLATH DEALER

Choose your series

Clocks & weather instruments

Ship's clocks, barometers, comfort meters and tide clocks for on board or at home. Wide selection of classic instruments.

Binoculars

Marine binoculars for clear and reliable vision on the water, even during movement and changing conditions.

Navigation tools

Dividers, chart plotters, parallel rulers and other high-quality chart navigation tools.

Choose your collection

Weems & Plath clocks, weather instruments and navigation

From robust, low-maintenance instruments for daily use on board to classic brass ship's clocks and barometers: every Weems & Plath series has its own unique character.

Porthole collection

Clock and weather instrument in the recognizable shape of a classic porthole. A unique nautical gift for water sports enthusiasts and seafarers

Endurance 125

The best-selling Weems & Plath series, clearly legible instruments for those who want to combine practical use with more presence on the wall.

Ultralight pass

This compass is easy to operate with one hand and is super lightweight in a handy storage case. Ideal for on board or at the office.

Bluewater

A modern classic with clearly legible clocks and weather instruments. Lightweight, durable, and attractively priced for daily use on board.

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WHERE THE STORY BEGAN

Tools for true navigation

Long before satellite navigation became taken for granted, Weems & Plath helped mariners and pilots accurately determine their position and course. That expertise lives on in today's navigation instruments.

From chart dividers and parallel rulers to course plotters and celestial navigation tools: robust equipment for training, professional shipping, and anyone who wants to be able to navigate independently using a nautical chart.

Why Weems & Plath?

Founded in Annapolis

Rooted in one of the most famous sailing cities in the United States.

Since 1920

Nearly a century of experience with maritime navigation and instruments.

Wide range

From ship's clocks and barometers to professional navigation equipment.

Expert advice

Studio Maritime helps you choose the right instrument or navigation aid.

From navigation watch to ship's clock

Weems & Plath endurance II 136 time & tide clock
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A history in which every second counts

In the late 1920s, Captain Philip Van Horn Weems developed a clever way for navigators to synchronize their watches exactly with a radio signal. Longines brought his idea to life in the Weems Second-Setting Watch: a professional navigation instrument that allowed time to be set more quickly and accurately.

That pursuit of precision forms an important common thread in the history of Weems & Plath. From practical instruments for navigators, the brand grew into a trusted name for nautical clocks, barometers, and navigation tools.

The modern Weems & Plath ship's clock is not a direct successor to the Longines watch, but it carries the same philosophy: reliable timekeeping, clear readability, and instruments that seafarers can rely on.

Frequently asked questions

Weems & Plath was founded in 1928 in Annapolis and has its origins in practical navigation. The brand combines nearly a century of maritime expertise with a wide range of ship's clocks, weather instruments, navigation tools, and binoculars.

The Endurance 125 is a popular choice for those looking for a robust and highly readable instrument. Bluewater is lightweight, modern, and attractively priced. Atlantis has a classic and more luxurious look, while the Porthole and Anniversary Collections are particularly suitable as nautical gifts.

A tide clock shows both the current time and the ebb and flow of the tide. Because the tide varies by location, the tide hand must be set to the local tidal rhythm. The clock then provides a practical indication of high and low tide.

The chart dividers, plotters and parallel rulers are suitable for water sports enthusiasts, maritime training courses and professional users. They help with plotting and checking positions and courses on a paper nautical chart, also as a supplement to electronic navigation.

For various products, personalization, an engraved plate, or mounting on a wooden display board are possible. This makes them particularly suitable for anniversaries, vessel transfers, water sports associations, and corporate gifts. Studio Maritime is happy to think along with you regarding the possibilities and larger quantities.