After Before When you come across some antique or vintage clocks, you may notice that the original solid brass faces were engraved, then hand silvered. While of a cosmetic nature (and not mechanical), the overall condition of a clock dial...
What is a Barometer? Barometers are used by scientists, fishermen, boaters and other weather watchers to monitor changes in atmospheric pressure — i.e. the “weight” of the air. Typically, a change in air pressure signals that the weather is about...
A Chelsea clock is designed and handcrafted to last for generations. However, proper care is essential for making sure your timepiece maintains its luxury look and precision accuracy. Even if you don’t know how to fix a clock that’s broken,...
Humans have been using clocks to track the passage of time for thousands of years. With such a rich history of timekeeping, there are many interesting little-known facts about clocks out there. There is plenty of information that is relatively...
You should feel at home in your home. The best way to do that: Infuse your space with some personality. While home decorating can be a massive undertaking, it’s not necessary to give your entire house a makeover in order...
Extraordinary Performance, Exceptional Value Chelsea Clock has built a 120-year reputation as the American leader in precision mechanical timekeeping. We are proud to offer an array of key-wind mechanical clocks to satisfy a number of tastes and budgets. Our famous...
Feeling sluggish? Sleep deprived? Have trouble turning off after a busy work day? A recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder found that spending time in the sun, perhaps for a weekend camping trip, can help us get to...
A handcrafted hammer and gong mechanism is the secret behind Chelsea Clocks’ distinctive, trademark chime. When the strike hammer rises, then falls, hitting the circular gong on the back of the clock case, but the stoke isn't clean, the hammer...
Chelsea Clock has been building refined, meticulously handcrafted Ship's Bell clocks since 1900. Since that time, we've kept detailed logs about every single Ship's Bell clock ever produced and shipped out. All our Ship's Bell clocks are individually numbered, then...
11.01.18: WE HAVE A WINNER! We'd like to congratulate Benn B. from the UK on being selected as the winner. He'll being receiving a Chelsea Presidential Clock. And thanks to everyone who participated. -------------------------------------------------------- Have you heard? October is National...
If you are a professional interior designer, architect, or home stager who works with homeowners on design or improvement projects, we invite you to join our Chelsea Trade Program. As a member, you’ll receive our standard trade discount year-round on...
Though many of us hate to see the lazy, hazy days of summer come to an end, it's inevitable. But rather than whine and pine for more, we decided to check out Farmer's Almanac for suggestions on how best to...
All of us at Chelsea Clock share a genuine passion for and appreciation of beautiful timepieces. Of course, Chelseas top our collective list of favorites. But we – and many friends of Chelsea – have interests in the designs and...
Thinking your kitchen could use some spicing up? Or maybe your home office needs a vacation from the blahs? Somehow, the same old same old just isn’t cutting it. But what can you do to shake things up a little...
The skilled horologists at Chelsea Clock - America's premier clockmaker since 1897 - are often asked about the differences between military time, and what most of our customers refer to as standard or "civilian" time. While the difference between military...
All of us at Chelsea Clock share a genuine passion for and appreciation of beautiful timepieces. Of course, Chelseas top our collective list of favorites. But we – and many friends of Chelsea – have interests in the designs and...
Since 1900, Chelsea Clock has been known for the Ship’s Bell timepiece collection. Every Ship's Bell clock is made and assembled by hand at our factory in Chelsea, Massachusetts. It takes up to four weeks to craft each timepiece, They...
Feeling a tad tired and stressed? Thinking you need to get away, but don’t know where to go and what to do? The answer might be. . .nowhere and nothing. That’s what a new survey about summer travel reveals, according...
There are still 4 days left to save 15% off our fine selection of timepieces and classic gifts. Here are 5 ways you can make the most of the savings. Shop today and use code SPRING17 at checkout. Wedding season....
More than five years after the release of "S-Town," we're still fascinated with this suspenseful podcast. This seven-part thriller from the creators of "This American Life"and "Serial" (both binge-worthy in their own right) was released in March 2017 to much...