Chelsea Clock Blog

Sailors can be a tricky lot to shop for. They have exacting standards and tastes, and a gift that doesn't meet those demands will quickly end up by the wayside. One sure thing when it comes to maritime gifts is...
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When someone puts a lot of time, effort and finances into making your business successful, it's important to acknowledge their role. A handcrafted clock is a holiday VIP gift that's stylish, practical and long-lasting, making it a fine way to...
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Preserving History: Restoring and Caring for Vintage Chelsea Clocks Founded in 1897, Chelsea Clock is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious clockmakers in the whole world. With over a hundred years of clockmaking, many of our timepieces have...
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Mastering Time: The Intricate Craftsmanship Behind Chelsea Clock Company's Marine Chronometers Chelsea Clock is one of the oldest and largest clock manufacturers in the United States well regarded for our handcrafted timepieces. These timepieces include traditional and modern clocks, barometers,...
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Timeless Elegance in Corporate Gifting: Why Chelsea Clock Makes the Perfect Choice Finding the right gift for a loved one is difficult, so finding the right gift in the corporate world is downright near impossible. Many business leaders resort to...
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Chelsea Clock handcrafted timepieces are designed to add a sense of splendor wherever you put them. However, while our beautiful clocks are impressive almost anywhere you put them, some places are better than others. Need help incorporating a Chelsea Clock timepiece into...
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Photo credit: Charlie Dunne Meet Bill Sohne, Bill Sohne has always been a collector. As a kid he collected comic books, movie posters and stamps, and mechanical devices that fascinated him long before he had the means to collect the...
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How Do You Wind a Mantel Clock? Many timepieces in the Chelsea mantel clock collection have a mechanical movement. This clock technology dates back to about 1300, giving these clocks a truly nostalgic feeling that is still appreciated among those...
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There are many reasons to own an antique clock. Whether it's to add an extra sense of respectability to a living space or to have an heirloom to pass down to your family, antique clocks remain beloved for many reasons....
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Timepieces are an elegant yet practical addition to any home or office you place them in, but they aren't just restricted to land. For hundreds of years, clocks have been incorporated into boats, yachts and other ships to help sailors...
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Why a Chelsea Clock Makes the Perfect Luxury Gift No matter what occasion you're buying for, buying a gift can be hard. It's even harder when you want to buy something that shows your appreciation but doesn't come off as...
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The inception of Father’s Day is most-often credited to Sonora Smart Dodd, who was raised by her father—American Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart—in Spokane, Washington, after her mother passed away. Legend has it that while listening to a sermon...
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Luxury mantel clocks are cherished for many reasons. They make for great heirlooms, a family treasure that can be passed down from generation to generation. They are a stunning gift for politicians and business leaders, expressing your respect and esteem...
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Since the mid-1600s, barometers have been a useful tool for boaters to measure air pressure in order to predict weather changes out on the sea. Besides being a practical addition to many boats and home offices, they are wonderful decorative...
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We here at Chelsea Clock have established ourselves as one of the foremost clock manufacturers in both the United States and the whole world. Since our founding in 1897, we have worked hard to develop timepieces designed to last a...
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Antique clocks are special for many reasons. Each vintage piece has a truly unique history behind it, from the hands that first made the clock to the many hands they've passed through over the generations. There aren't many objects that...
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Antique and vintage clocks are precious things, and in an era where clockmaking becomes a rarer and rarer skill, it can be difficult to find someone capable of repairing and restoring your precious timepiece. However, modern innovations also make it...
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In the digital age, finding an expert clockmaker and repairer is harder than ever. Do you have a family clock that has been passed down from generation to generation? Or maybe you bought something recently that you want to have...
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Top Nautical Gift Ideas for Summer 2023 Once warm weather rolls around, we know many people can't wait to head for the nearest ocean, lake or river. If you have a friend or family member who lives for the sea,...
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The chiming clock is one of the most beautiful inventions ever developed by humankind. It combines the important ability to know the time with the sound of soothing bells that chime at fixed intervals. Chiming clocks have existed for over...
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When it comes to clocks, nothing is more iconic than a clock with a tubular chime. First integrated into home clocks in the 1750s, chiming clocks grew in popularity over time until they became some of the most beloved clocks...
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