We have a 5 Weems & Plath Ships Clock. We got it at the factory outlet in Eastport, MD, for less than = price during the Annapolis Boat Show a couple of years ago. Ours  the windup version - has a lifetime (I know, mine or the clock?) warranty. The battery operated clocks only carry a 2 yr warrantee. Youve already discussed why that is. They seem to die at the 2 yr point. Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary, currently at Punta Gorda, FL