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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Thinking about starting or expanding a clock collection? Consider these prompts to help you get started. Where do your interests lie?Regardless of what you're collecting, there are bound to be variations in what's available. Within our brand we offer vintage...
Today, the experts at Chelsea Clock have a fun history lesson about the master clock time system. Many modern clocks are digitally synchronized (either through the internet or by radio signals) to a worldwide time standard called Coordinated Universal Time...
Follow these tips to keep your clock running perfectly. 1. Always keep clocks out of direct sunlight and away from moisture. 2. If you're planning to be away from your mechanical clock for more than a week, be sure to...
Friday kicks off the annual Vineyard Race, hosted by the Stamford Yacht Club each Labor Day weekend. For the 4th consecutive year we are honored to provide coveted Chelsea Ship's Bell clocks for select winners. Over the years the race...
Earlier this month we were visited by horological writerJames Henderson, who last Friday featured our factory tour on his watch blog, Tempus Fugit. Henderson explored the new facility: While many lament the recent move to new digs, the facility that...
French inventor Julien Coyne of Mojoptix has engineered a 3-D printed that numerically displays the time between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. While traditionally sundials were used in ancient times to cast a line or triangular shadow to indicate the...
Last month, we explained how mechanical clocks work. In this article, we're excited to explain how one of the latest popular time keeping mechanisms, quartz clocks, came about. While mechanical clock technology came nearly a thousand years before quartz clock...
On Friday, A federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Navy had been wrongly allowed to use sonar that could harm whales and other marine life during peacetime -- effectively banning the use of the technique for training and testing...
Whether you're aspiring to own a Chelsea or already have a notable collection, these pieces will pair perfectly with our handcrafted clocks. “Crashing Waves,” Katie Brennan for Williams-Sonoma With its vibrant blue hues and dark, ever-changing waters, the ocean's surface...
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