Our new clock tower! Chelsea Clock’s JK Nicholas and Anthony LaChapelle greet secretary Jay Ash and Gov. Charlie Baker at the entrance to our new headquarters. CEO JK Nicholas greets Governor Baker in our new reception hall. Secretary Jay Ash...
This article originally appeared in the Chelsea Record: (Chelsea, MA) - Governor Charlie Baker joined executives, employees, and guests of the Chelsea Clock Company to dedicate the company's new headquarters and factory in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The historic company, which handcrafts...
Historians and the sea-legged alike dispute the origin of the schooner, a gaff-rigged, two-masted vessel whose graceful skip and billowing sails give her the appearance of a sea angel. But as sailors' tradition would have it, this seafarer's history finds...
Need a boat slip tonight? There's an app for that. This past spring, a Newport, RI–based startup launched a smartphone application that simplifies dock and mooring reservations to a series of clicks. Dubbed the OpenTable for boaters, the Dockwa app...
"Upon my return from a tour as the Inspector General to the Commander, Joint Task Force Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay Cuba, I figured that I owed myself a little present; at the time, I already owned a Ship's Strike clock, but...
Congrats to Jim Praley and his crew for winning the Mariner trophy for their combined performance (in the PHRF class) in the Annapolis to Newport Race and the Biennial Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race! From the Annapolis Yacht Club blog: Jim Praley...
Fireworks over Boston and its reflections on Charles River The 4th of July: the glorious day when we stuff our faces, enjoy elaborate firework spectaculars, and party like it's 1999. So for you, dear reader and fellow BBQer, we've compiled...
We're proud to announce we made headlines this week as we embark on the next chapter of our storied history in our hometown of Chelsea, Massachusetts. On Tuesday, the Boston Globe shed light on our past, present, and future --...
Want to know what makes a Chelsea Clock tick? The FYI network and its new how-it’s-made homewares show, Home Factory, peeked behind the curtain at our original Everett Ave. factory in search of the secret behind 100-plus years of clock...
Nearly 70 years ago, a fleet of 36 boats set sail from Newport, Rhode Island, picking up anchor in Narragansett Bay to make an Atlantic Ocean pass before, 80-plus hours later, sailing into Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. Thus, the...
After nearly a month-long delay, the USS Constitution safely entered the historic Dry Dock 1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard this afternoon, kicking off an anticipated three-year-long restoration. The job will cost an estimated $12 to $15 million, paid by...
We've been hearing from so many of you lately -- on everything from our move to the new factory to your personal stories about your heirloom Chelseas and beyond -- that we wanted to share some of your words and...
We think our clocks and barometers looks stunning on their own, but many become even more jaw-dropping when accentuated by a sleek wooden base or commemorative plaque. Now through June 2nd, we're offering 10% off accessories such as these through...
We've finally moved!
Our new address is:101 Second StreetChelsea, Massachusetts 02150
Phone and fax numbers stayed the same:P: 617-884-0250F: 617-830-0599
ON APRIL 29, 2004, the National World War II Memorial opened in D.C. to thousands of spectators to honor the 16 million American men and women who served in the war. The two large fountains between arches symbolize conflicts in...
ON APRIL 22, 1970, EARTH DAY was celebrated in the United States for the first time in an effort to increase awareness of the environmental problems facing the globe. Millions of Americans -- including students from thousands of colleges and...
As it turns out the oldest and most-revered marathon in the country shares its year of inception with the oldest and most-revered clockmaker in the country -- Chelsea Clock! Here are a few facts from the history of the marathon...
We're so excited to announce that today we're being featured on the Buffalo Dandy blog as part of guest blogger Ben Ewy's "My Favorite Things" series. We're honored to be in such good company alongside Redwing boots and Art Pepper!...
Wedding season is officially upon us! We hope you'll consider supporting American manufacturing by gifting one of the fine selections below -- they're all carefully crafted with love and pride right here in the United States. 1. Wooden Martini Glasses...
This Chelsea clock was manufactured in 1905 and sold to an auto dealership in New York City. The Hollander & Tangeman company, located at West 49th Street, purchased it to be placed in the dash of their first 1908 Hol-Tan...