Chelsea Clock Blog

The Red Sox honored one of its legendary players and former managers, Johnny Pesky, with the gift of a Chelsea Clock “Presidential” timepiece on Saturday April 14, 2012. seventy-five years to the day after he made his Major League debut...
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Since the first patented Ship’s Bell Clock left the Chelsea Clock factory in 1900, it has stood as the standard by which all other key-wind mechanical nautical clocks are measured. Still hand assembled by master clock makers in Chelsea, Massachusetts,...
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Trying to decide between a Chelsea Clock mechanical clock and a quartz clock? The differences between the two mechanisms are vast, and offer distinctly different experiences, depending on your preferences. Yet no matter which mechanism you choose, you can be...
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When you think of Art Deco, your thoughts may immediately flash to images of New York City’s Chrysler and Empire State Buildings. These iconic structures are powerful tributes to this distinct design aesthetic. But nearly a century since the world...
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The Chelsea Clock Embassy clock is an opulent mantle clock that pays homage to the allure and charm of the 19th century clocks coveted by France's elite class. Its profile, inspired by the fashionable clocks that often accompanied aristocrats in...
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If you have ever visited Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia, home of the state’s former governor Westmoreland Davis, you most likely spied a Chelsea Clock Ship’s Bell Clock displayed in a very unusual and interesting way. If not, you owe...
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Happy New Year! From all of us at Chelsea Clock, we extend our sincere wishes to you and your family for a very happy, healthy and safe 2012. As we look ahead to an exciting and promising year, we’d like...
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The history of timekeeping, called the science of horology, is a lens through which we can view the advance of scientific inquiry and some of the influential people and ideas associated with these developments. In future postings I would like...
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A symbol of solidarity and strength, the Chelsea Clock Presidential Clock is a magnificent timepiece that celebrates the enduring spirit of both visionaries and everyday people who dare to dream of making a difference. . .and do. Throughout history Chelsea...
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“Voyage: (n) 1. a journey, travel, or passage, esp one to a distant land or by sea or air.” There are times when limitations overpower or inhibit change. Then there are those wondrous instances where certain restrictions only serve to...
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Chelsea Clock proudly introduces the American Eagle Series, featuring our signature 4.5” dial mechanical Ship’s Bell Clock. This special, limited edition collection - which proudly celebrates the enduring American spirit - is masterfully hand carved by West Newbury, Massachusetts, sculptor...
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Whether it began as a sport or the answer to the call of venturing beyond land, the affinity for the sun, open sky, endless sea, and the adrenaline of speed make sailing a way of life. Now, Chelsea Clock has...
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At a glance, the Ship's Bell and Barometer Set is the paramount symbol of the standards that Chelsea Clock has adhered to since 1897: exquisite craftsmanship, precision and timeless. But if you look beyond the pristine brass cases of classic...
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This week, the world of horology lost one of the shining lights of our ancient profession. George Daniels died at his home on the Isle of Man in England on October 21. Dr. Daniels defied the contemporary logic of the...
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  There’s nothing like a boat trip to help you escape from the craziness of life. You leave land far behind you, and your troubles seem to stay right there with them. So whether you’re a boat enthusiast or just...
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Interested in helping to protect and restore our world’s oceans? It’s safe to say, we probably all are. One organization that’s fully dedicated to this worthy cause is The International SeaKeepers Society. This committed group of seafarers and their friends...
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Chelsea Clock has recently teamed up with a remarkable organization called Homes for Our Troops. If you don’t already know about them or their work, then we encourage you to read on: Homes for Our Troops, founded in 2004, is...
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  Considered by many to be the “boating capital of New England,” the picturesque town of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, is abuzz with excitement as participants and spectators for this weekend's Shipyard Cup begin to pour into town. The Shipyard Cup...
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On Monday, July 11, the American yacht Bella PITA glided into Halifax Harbor, just 30 hours, 46 minutes and 52 seconds after departing from Marblehead waters, claiming first place in the Chelsea Clock Mariner Trophy Competition, IRC division. The Bella...
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The Marblehead to Halifax began Sunday July 10, 2011. Watch this great video of the start, provided by Patch.com. With nearly perfect sailing conditions in the forecast this race promises to be very exciting, possibly at a record pace. Follow...
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yacht racers from across the country and around the world will have something brand new to set their sights on: the Chelsea Clock Mariner Trophy – an exclusive perpetual trophy created for the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race 2011 (in conjunction with the Annapolis to Newport Race 2011), the biennial sailing event that challenges sailing enthusiasts on a 363-nautical-mile course from Marblehead, Massachusetts to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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