Chelsea Clock Blog

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...

Throughout the holiday season, we're releasing gift guides to help you make a shortlist for all your gift-giving needs. This week, Chelsea Clock is all business — employee gifts, client gifts, and more. Read on for the Chelsea Clock Corporate...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...