Chelsea Clock Blog

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...
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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....
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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...
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We're pleased to share this Made in Massachusetts segment detailing our company's rich history with US presidents and the Navy. The timing couldn't have been better -- this year we're celebrating 120 years of making America's most-trusted timepieces, and this...
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Here at Chelsea Clock we absolutely love hearing personal stories from our customers and fans. Every now and again we come across one that's particularly exciting and inspiring. This is one of those stories. After our most-recent email newsletter went...
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Believe it or not, it’s not too late to hit the slopes. These four uber-luxe resorts offer pampering and powder well into late spring. Rustler Lodge at Alta, Utah Called “the most luxe lodge of all” by Sunset magazine, Rustler...
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It's time to spring ahead! Daylight Saving is upon us once again (clocks move ahead an hour Sunday at 2 am) which means we can expect longer days as we sail into the warmer weather. While the very concept of...
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We're delighted to announce eight new additions to our collection of rare vintage Chelsea timepieces. Each heirloom-quality piece has been completely restored by the finest clockmakers in America and comes fully warranted. Check them out!
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Our new Harwich desk clock is the perfect-size timepiece for any desk or night table -- measuring just over 2 inches, it's petite but packs a lot of punch! Chelsea's master clockmakers designed this piece with you, our customers, in...
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Throughout this month, the Navy joins the nation in celebrating the history and culture of African American and Black Sailors during National Black History Month. The Navy has been encouraging participation in "heritage celebrations and special observances," while Sailors and...
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Just days after leaving the hospital, President George H. W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, agreed to perform the coin toss at the Super Bowl 51 in Houston this weekend. The Texas-based former first couple were invited to do so...
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Every day our customers and fans ask us about the craftsmanship behind the making of our clocks. As many owners already know, our clocks are built to stand the test of time (we constantly hear stories of models up to...
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On this day in 1838, American inventor Samuel Morse of Charlestown, Massachusetts, exhibited his telegraph system for the first time at Speedwell Iron Works in New Jersey. Using electric impulses to transmit encoded messages over a wire, the telegraph would...
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A New Year is upon us, and with that comes ambitious promises to make this year better -- more productive -- than the last. Perhaps you resolve to read more, get out and travel, or finally nail down that weekly...
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Make this holiday extra special by gifting a timeless classic that will last a lifetime. Here are our recommendations that won't break the bank. Let loved ones wake up to the sight and sound of an exceptional Chelsea timepiece. Our...
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Guests and hosts alike, rejoice! These simple holiday-party staples are guaranteed crowd pleasers. Cranberry Cheese Dip You’ll need: 1 bag cranberries 1 jalapeno, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro 1 tbsp orange juice 1 tsp orange zest 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup...
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The winter months don't have to send you indoors for hibernation. Great sailing can be found in these top winter boating destinations. 1. Cape Verde Situated off the west coast of Africa in the belt of the Saharan trade winds,...
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On this day in 1883, to combat the confusion of thousands of local times, American and Canadian railroads introduced continental time zones. For as long as people have been keeping track of time, clocks have been set according to the...
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Veterans Day, originally named Armistice Day, began as an American holiday to commemorate the end of the first World War, which took place November 11, 1918. Although celebrated annually in the years following, Armistice day didn't actually become a legal...
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Whether you’re updating a seaside abode or just looking to bring the beach home, consider these 5 design tricks. All about accessories. A Chelsea weather station or one of our other nautical offerings pairs form, function, and classic elegance in...
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The onset of Autumn means shorter days — the sun sometimes setting before we even leave the office for the night. This year, daylight saving time, which in March afforded us an extra hour of sunlight, comes to an end...
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