Chelsea Clock has been building refined, meticulousness handcrafted Ship’s Bell Clocks since 1897. Since that time, we’ve kept detailed logs about every single Ship’s Bell Clock ever produced and shipped out. All of our Ship’s Bell Clocks are individually numbered, then registered in our factory logs before we send them to our customers.
The model numbers are stored in logbooks in our library. Each log entry includes when the Ship’s Bell Clock was made, who it was sold to, as well as detailed records covering any repairs or general service our technicians carried out on the timepiece in question. This registration and tracking process, in place for more than a century, is a clear example of how and why Chelsea Clock has been able to guarantee a high and consistent level of quality and professional service for over 100 years.
Chelsea Clocks are cherished heirlooms often handed down from one generation to the next. Anyone inheriting one of our hand-finished, lacquered clocks will likely want to know a little bit about the clock’s history, as would an antique collector who happens across a Chelsea Clock at auction, then wants to determine its age or estimate its value.
Unfortunately for ardent collectors, Chelsea Clock does not provide clock appraisal services, although we’re proud to offer a Certificate of Origin for each and every Ship’s Bell Clock we’ve ever produced (which is a lot). All of our certificates are embossed with a Chelsea Clock stamp of approval and then hand-signed by our President and CEO, JK Nicholas.
If you would like to discover the age and precise date your clock shipped from our factory you can purchase a Certificate of Origin ($45.) Please email certificates@chelseaclock.com with a photo (back and front) of your clock along with the serial number, your billing/shipping address, phone number and name you would like printed on the Certificate of Origin and we will send an order for payment.
So, for clock enthusiasts who appreciate chronometers with a rich nautical heritage, collectors who already own a range of Chelsea clocks, or anyone who may have inherited one of our luxury timepieces, there’s no reason why they have to guess about the history of their Ship’s Bell Clock.
Post a photo of your cherished timepiece today to receive your very own Certificate of Origin.
July 9, 2012 at 1:05 pm
i found this clock at a garage sale and wondering what you might be able to tell me about it
July 9, 2012 at 1:06 pm
sorry us navy serial number 35723e
December 20, 2012 at 11:34 am
Thank you for your note. Unfortunately, we would need the Chelsea Clock serial number from the case and inside movement in order to provide details of it manufacture date and to whom it was originally sold. Please let us know if you need any assistance in finding the numbers.
August 9, 2013 at 2:39 pm
The serial # is 786173. What can you tell me about it. Thanks
August 12, 2013 at 1:40 pm
Hello Chuck,
Here is what our records indicate for serial number 786173: The clock was originally sold to Dockside 500 Marina, Incorporated on November 12, 1974 and it is listed as a 6″ Ships Bell clock. Unfortunately, that is all the information we have on file. Thank you.
September 9, 2013 at 2:30 pm
Have a chelsea ships bell clock. Serial #783295. would like any info available. thanks
September 10, 2013 at 8:58 am
Hello Hank,
According to our manufacturing log, this serial number relates to either a barograph movement or a chart recorder movement (not capable of telling time), not a Ship’s Bell clock. Serial number 783295 was sold to Belfort Industries on May 24, 1974 and was a movement-only. I’m afraid that’s all the information we have on file. Thanks for writing us!
October 13, 2013 at 5:45 pm
I have a US Navy black faced deck clock, Serial Number 19672-E on the face and Serial number 316502 stamped on the back of the works below the Chelsea name. If is in a black bakelite case with the number on it of B-6902.
What can you tell me about this clock? There is no other identifying info I have found. Someone scratched “4-1-98” on the back of the case.
Thanks for your help.
John
October 20, 2013 at 6:08 pm
Correction, the scratched date is 4-1-48.
For the clock works serial number dates the manufacture from 1940 to 1944.
Does anyone have a clue about the US Navy serial number?
John
December 9, 2013 at 6:17 pm
We have a Chelsea Ship’s Bell clock with a number of 579286 . Can you tell us anything
about it? What it might be worth?
January 17, 2014 at 9:55 pm
Simple question, but not obvious. If clock is slow, do I move slider to S because it is too slow or F because I want it to go faster?
July 21, 2014 at 10:21 am
Hello Neil,
If your clock is losing time, turn the lever toward “f” for faster; if it is gaining time, turn the lever toward “s” for slower. You maydownload the entire user’s manual from the http://www.ChelseaClock.com at https://www.chelseaclock.com/p/customer-service.
July 29, 2014 at 10:08 pm
My mom has given me my great aunts Chelsea clock. It is a desk model with barometer and clock all bronze. Probably from the 1940’s. Where can I locate the serial number. It was a 25th wedding anniversary gift from Mildred White to Linford White of Watertown Connecticut. Any help is appreciated, thanks.
July 30, 2014 at 11:05 am
Hello Carl,
Depending on the model, the serial number could be on the back door of the clock. If not, then it should be on the clock movement itself. If you would like to send us an image (front and back views) we should be able to help determine where to find the serial number. You can upload images by visiting this page on our website: https://www.chelseaclock.com/repair-restoration-form/index.php
Thank you.
July 30, 2014 at 7:39 pm
Tried to send picture from iPad could not as server indicated it was not receiving images. I removed the rear access panel and believe the serial # is 528846. Does this make sense. It is a desk mariner model with clock and barometer on bronze base with ball feet. Thanks. I would love to send picture it is near perfect condition.
July 31, 2014 at 2:03 pm
Hello Carl,
Unfortunately, 528846 is not one of our serial numbers. However, from your description, the item may be a Chelsea Claremont Clock. I will send you a separate email so that you can attach an image in return. Once we have that, we may be able to more clearly identify the piece.
Thank you!
December 6, 2014 at 5:34 am
Hello,
I own a US Navy Chelsea clock with Ser. No. in front 16420-E.On the back of the clock etched are numbers: 431785. Could you please give more infromation about this clock?
Thank you in advance.
December 8, 2014 at 11:53 am
Hi Michael,
According to our manufacturing log book, serial number 431785 was sold to De Foe Shipbuilding Company on April 12, 1944, and it is listed as a 6″ Marine mechanical clock. This is the only information we show for this serial number. Thanks!
March 4, 2015 at 2:02 pm
What can you tell me about chelsea clock serial 826060.
Thanks, Jim Miles
October 15, 2015 at 11:33 am
I HAVE A U.S. NAVY CHELSEA CLOCK, SERIAL NO. 45326E AND WOULD LIKE A CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN. THE BASE IS 7 INCHES, THE FACE PLATE IS 6 INCHES. IT IS BLACK. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION ON THE CLOCK. THANK YOU. JOHN MANSFIELD
December 26, 2015 at 1:23 am
I was wondering if there is any way to track down which ship a Chelsea clock came off of based on the serial numbers on the face of the clock.
January 15, 2016 at 1:42 pm
Hi Jim,
I will look into this for you and respond via email. Thanks for your interest. –Lindsay
January 15, 2016 at 1:43 pm
Please visit our website for more information on obtaining a certificate of origin. Thanks so much for your interest! https://www.chelseaclock.com/p/certificates-of-origin/
February 16, 2016 at 8:53 am
This Chelsea Ship’s Bell – Serial Number 530037 – accompanied me through all my
seagoing years. After retirement it was fixed to the wall in my house an showed
corectly the time. I used to say to visitors: This is the most accurate clock in the house!
Last week it stopped service. I’m going to clean it to have it work again.
It’s a pitty, that I could not attach a foto!
Friendly,
W. R. Hering, AG CT
February 25, 2016 at 4:18 pm
Thanks for sharing your note! I’m so sorry to hear your clock stopped working. If you weren’t able to get it going again, you might consider sending it to us for an official repair. You can fill out a repair request form for a free estimate here: https://www.chelseaclock.com/p/repair-restoration/ or give us a call anytime 617-884-0250.
Thanks,
Lindsay
March 30, 2016 at 7:57 pm
I have a Chelsea Ship’s Bell clock, #282069, that has been handed down through my family. Family lore says that it was given by the captain of a ship, but I have nothing to verify that. Can you tell me the origin of this clock? It’s lovely. Thank you.
May 2, 2016 at 10:46 pm
225348 (b)+(m). Can you tell me where it was sold to. I purchased in Nantucket
May 2, 2016 at 10:51 pm
Just acquired 11880. Any help on where it came from?
First 100 years book says 1903 but not who bought it
May 3, 2016 at 2:01 pm
Hi Chris,
Please email me the serial number from the backplate at lindsayt@chelseaclock.com and I will look into this for you. Thanks!
Lindsay
August 15, 2016 at 4:26 am
I have a ships bell clock with no.630780 on it. Can you tell me the history of this clock, Please. Aug. 14,2016
October 28, 2016 at 3:06 pm
We have a ship’s bell clock that has Tiffany & Co under the 12 and Chelsea Ship’s Bell above the 6. Serial number is 869079. What can you tell us about it?
February 6, 2017 at 10:25 pm
My father was a ship’s agent for Esso (Exxon) oil in the 50’s and 60’s. He retired in 1969. One of the ships captains, captain White, presented my father with Chelsea clock (615364) at his retirement dinner for his 40 years of service. The number tells me it was sold between 1950-1955 but that is all I know. My mother gave me the clock 40 years ago and I cherish it as an heirloom. Can you tell to whom the clock was first sold? Thank you.
August 14, 2017 at 11:20 pm
I have a 6″ Chelsea ships bell #766913 and a barometer #12-71-4. Can you tell me anything about them?
October 8, 2017 at 12:29 pm
Hello, I’m hoping someone will be able to help me out in telling me the date the clock was made, as well as any ship history (if possible) On the back is scratched 3-83-C. It also has numbers inside B-6902 and is marked 824 on the inside of the clock. Thank you in advance!
October 15, 2017 at 1:52 pm
I have a US Navy Chelsea clock with the serial number 110741 stamped in the brass on the back side. I would love to know when it was made and to whom it was sold. The face on the clock is about 8″ in diameter and the brass surrounding the face is about 10″ in diameter.
November 6, 2017 at 5:20 pm
I have a Chelsea Ships Bell serial number 172648 and would love some info about it. Clock face is about 4 1/2″ and it is housed in a massive brass mantle.
November 9, 2017 at 5:10 pm
Hi I recently purchased a Chelsea shipstrike clock the serial number is 10874 is there any information that you can give me about the clock. It a beautiful piece and seems to be in working order
November 27, 2017 at 8:57 pm
I have a black face 24hour US Navy clock with serial no. 46363E on its face and inside # 473001. Can you please provide me any further information? Thanks
December 21, 2017 at 6:40 pm
I have a 6″ clock in a Black Bakelite case. The front has a small dial for seconds. There is no markings or numbers on the face or back of the case. When I opened up the clock, the following number was pressed into the back bakelite ( B-6902) On the brass movement is: 451324
I would be interested in determining (a) its age, (b) who it was sold to , (c) the name/description of the clock and (d) how long the clock should run when fully wound. Thanks
February 6, 2018 at 12:03 pm
Can you please give me info on a U.S. Navy Chelsea Clock face SN 74752E and back # 425783.
Thank you!
February 23, 2018 at 2:06 pm
Hello! I have a Chelsea US Navy Clock that shows Ser. No. 15565E stamped on the front, and then 620175 scratched by hand on the back. I originally thought my dad brought this home from WWII, until I saw the “1959” also scratched on the back. Is there any information you can provide me with? Thanks so much!
March 6, 2018 at 11:21 pm
I have a clock 828598 what can youtell me about where it came i’d like to know how it works
April 14, 2018 at 6:22 pm
have a chelsea clock co boston clock, no clue what make. heres serial number # 772763 what can you tell me about it?
April 14, 2018 at 7:23 pm
I sent a question in 2016. It appears these inquiries are no longer being answered? If so, please advise and shut this page down perhaps?
June 12, 2018 at 6:09 pm
I have an us coast guard ships bell all black, ser no 3474. Any info would be great
Kenny
June 13, 2018 at 12:12 am
Hello! I have a black face 24hour US Navy clock with serial no.30056E and clock mechanism number 367358. What can you tell me about them? I will be happy with any information. Thank you in advance.
July 1, 2018 at 6:31 pm
I found this clock at a sale and wondering what you might be able to tell me abuot it,and value. serial # 111317
July 5, 2018 at 9:24 pm
I own a crime scene cleaning company and also do large hoarding jobs (like the show Hoarders) came across this Chelsea Clock and couldn’t throw it away. The gentleman who passed away had no family we knew of. Sadly 99% of his things had to go to the landfill.
Serial # is 796555
Would love some information if available. God Bless.
July 26, 2018 at 10:54 am
Hello Lydia, My apologies that we have missed your question! Would you be kind enough to resend it to customerservice@chelseaclock.com and we will be sure to reply as quickly as possible. Thank you.
July 26, 2018 at 4:40 pm
Hello Carrie, For serial # 425783, the only information we find in our manufacturing log is the date of manufacture, which is 1944. Unfortunately, we do not have details to whom it was originally sold. Thank you.
July 27, 2018 at 2:37 pm
Hello Linda,
According to our manufacturing log, serial #620175 is listed as a 6″ Marine Mechanical Clock, originally sold to Glen Burlingame on August 16, 1957. Thank you!
July 27, 2018 at 2:50 pm
Hello Patrick,
According to our manufacturing log, serial #828598 is listed as a 6″ Ship’s Bell Clock, originally sold to Byrne Rice & Turner Co. on April 1, 1980. Thank you!
July 27, 2018 at 3:39 pm
Hello Reggie,
According to our manufacturing log, serial # 772763 is listed as a 2 3/4 Viking Clock, originally sold to H.N. Calahan, Inc., on November 27, 1972. Unfortunately, that is all the information that we have on this piece. Thank you!
July 31, 2018 at 3:58 pm
Hello Kenneth,
Unfortunately, the serial number you’ve provided does not match any entry in our manufacturing log. If you could provide us with the serial number stamped onto the movement, that may prove more helpful. Thank you!
July 31, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Hello Vladislav,
Thank you for your inquiry. According to our manufacturing log, serial #367358 is listed as a 6″ Marine Mechanical Clock and was originally sold to the U.S. Navy Dept. on May 13, 1943. Unfortunately, that is all the information that we have on file. Thank you!
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July 31, 2018 at 5:04 pm
Hello Ronnie,
According to our manufacturing log, serial #111317 is listed as a Marine Mechanical Clock, originally sold to Marshall Field Co. on July 25, 1917. Unfortunately, that is all the information we have on this piece. Chelsea Clock does not provide appraisal services. You may wish to bring it to a local antique dealer to inquire about its current market value. Thank you!
July 31, 2018 at 5:06 pm
Hello David,
Thank you for your inquiry. According to our manufacturing log, serial #796555 is listed as a 4.5″ Ship’s Bell Clock, originally sold to Balcor Lyman & Co. on January 21, 1976. Unfortunately, that is all the information we have on this piece. Thank you!
August 20, 2018 at 10:37 pm
chelsea clock co serial numbers 82496e. Can you tell me more information on this clock.
August 25, 2018 at 4:48 pm
I’d love some info on SN 107921 if you would please! Thank you!
August 25, 2018 at 4:56 pm
I have a black U.S. Coast Guard ships bell ser. No. 3474. Any info would be great
September 4, 2018 at 7:55 am
I inherited a Chelsea Ships Bell from my step-father about 10 years ago. He was a Merchant Marine and worked on a ship that ran from Honolulu to the mainland for over 30 years. When he retired, the Captain gave it to him as a retirement gift. (or so the story goes….) The serial number on the back is 803103. Any info would be great. ps. Its on its way to you for calibration and service. Thanks, Tim
September 13, 2018 at 12:28 pm
Looking for information on a Chelsea Clock C7 B6902 Ser. # 497209
Thanks, Brian
brianbishop1@bellaliant.net
September 15, 2018 at 7:13 am
I have what I think is an 8″ Chelsea black 24-hour U.S. Navy clock with a blank serial number on the face. I know that the clock was installed in Engine Room #1 onboard the U.S.S. Long Beach, CGN-9, and removed during a COH in Bremerton, WA in 1983. Much of the engine room on the Long Beach was refurbished from older WWII vessels, so I really have no idea when the clock was manufactured. Any ideas?
October 7, 2018 at 5:40 pm
Looking for information on Chelsea Ship Clock serial number 790668 and barometer serial number 2753 please.
Thanks so much!
RC
November 22, 2018 at 12:24 pm
Someone gave me a Chelsea clock. S/N 399303
What information is there about this clock?
December 21, 2018 at 4:37 pm
I have serial # 678101 Chelsea clock set with barometer 5- – – 65 . I’m thinking 1950s thanks & value please because they go anywhere from 300 Too 4500. Bid difference
March 1, 2019 at 2:29 pm
Hello, my clock is a “U.S. Government – Type A and Type B Mechanical Clock (Chelsea Model 12EGI Movement). I believe the SN is 870004. Do you have any information on this? Thank you!
March 14, 2019 at 2:19 pm
I have a 61/2 ” Chelsea clock, ships bell. Serial Number is 852344. I will be sending it in for a maintenance estimate. I would really like to get the info you have on my clock prior to sending it in. I also have a 61/2 ” barometer, stamped 979 6. Thank You
March 28, 2019 at 11:30 pm
Hi. My clocks serial number is 726055. Can you give me any information on it? Thank you
May 9, 2019 at 3:11 pm
I have a Chelsea Ships Bell #251583. It belonged to my Grand Father. He was a Sea Captain for a transport boat in WWII for the US Army. Can you please tell me more about it. Thank you
May 15, 2019 at 9:51 am
My father has a 24hr Chelsea Clock Ser. No. 30834E I recently bought a key for it. He remembers nothing about how he obtained it. He was a career Quartermaster in the US Navy, starting during WWII. Could you provide any info on…
May 21, 2019 at 10:36 am
I recently purchased a Chelsea Louis XVI rococo style clock and it has ships strike train and I was wondering why this style of clock would have that type of striking mechanism and what market were they appaling to?
Regards,
Bruce
May 28, 2019 at 1:29 pm
I have a Chelsea ship’s clock with serial number 643512. Can you tell me what model this is and anything about it? Thanks
September 9, 2019 at 6:30 pm
I found a chelsea ship’s Bell clock serial # 726087 what info can you give me about it
September 9, 2019 at 6:32 pm
Or who owned ,value & anything
September 13, 2019 at 6:21 pm
I have a Chelsea Clock made of Bakelite, issued to the U. S. Navy, serial number 4953E, about 9″ in diameter. It works perfectly, all original except the glass on the hinged cover.
Face is black with off white numbers. I can send a phot if needed.
What can you tell me about it?
October 17, 2019 at 8:17 pm
Hi, I have a Chelsea Ship’s Clock with serial number 825972. I have the original tag that says it is a model L-45 or maybe E-45. It is hard to read as it has some age on it. Can you tell me anything about this clock’s history?
Thanks for your help,
John
October 24, 2019 at 6:41 pm
Hello, I received this clock from an uncle. Serial # 713860. U.S. Army Clock,Message Center, M2. I would appreciate any information. It runs and seems to be in very good condition.
October 25, 2019 at 1:12 am
I have a Chelsea ship wheel clock what can you tell me about it serial # 726087
October 25, 2019 at 1:13 am
Serial # 726087 what can you tell me sboutvit
November 8, 2019 at 1:26 pm
Chelsea #605126 – -brought to me and it is need of a new escapement – can you tell me what chelsea escapement number it will need, please? also, perhaps any info on the clock? many thanks
November 16, 2019 at 10:01 am
Just a Heads Up. They do not answer questions here anymore. Don’t waste your time.
November 16, 2019 at 1:15 pm
Thanks for the heads up Disappointing
November 18, 2019 at 6:50 pm
Made for Kelvin White Co Boston Chelsea Ship’s bell Clock 3 3/4″ face on wooden mount . Screw mount face cover. serial number 559043 working, got at a Good Will store fore $6.99 , Thanks for any info you could provide.
November 24, 2019 at 8:44 pm
Me and my sister found a Napoleon Watch with glass on both sides. Was wondering if we could send you some pictures? Thanks,
Mike
November 30, 2019 at 8:33 am
Hello.
I live in the UK. I have a Chelsea ships bell clock with the serial number 873660. The face is five inches across the chapter ring. I think it’s a fairly modern clock, can you tell me the year it was made and anything else about it? It runs for a few hours then stops so I think it may need a service. Can you recommend somewhere in the UK to get this done or will any clock repair shop do? Thanks for your help.
Jon
February 25, 2020 at 5:05 pm
Hi I have a chelsea us navy clock ser#37313E could you tell me anything about it?
thank you Mike Clinch
March 18, 2020 at 4:21 pm
Hi, I have a ship’s bell clock with a 3.5″ dial, and matching barometer. The serial number on the clock is 221062. I’d love to know how old it is and also, if and how I can turn off the chime. Any help is appreciated.
-Jay
April 12, 2020 at 8:48 am
I have ships bell clock, case serial number 427152. Can you provide me with any details?
November 13, 2020 at 11:23 am
The serial number is 302828..there appears to be the letter L before it. Do you have any information on this?
Thank you
November 28, 2020 at 1:33 pm
Hello Chelsea clock folks,
I have my father’s Chelsea Ship’s Bell clock. It is working beautifully. This clock was my father’s pride and joy. He knew it came from a Naval vessel from WW II, but little else. Can you tell me more? The numbers stamped on the case are 460492; the case also has 307 with a side-ways 0 stamped into it. I would greatly appreciate any additional information you can provide. Thank you.
January 9, 2021 at 11:51 pm
Hi I have a Chelsea clock Co. Boston us navy. Serial # 20448E in working condition. Whats it worth?
January 19, 2021 at 3:21 pm
Hi! I have a Shipstrike Clock with the serial number #132071. Id love to know any information on it.
January 26, 2021 at 4:51 am
Hi I have a Chelsea clock Co. Boston us navy. Serial # 388515 in working condition. Id love to know any information on it.
February 2, 2021 at 11:42 am
My clock serial number is 161297, can you tell me how old it is and to whom it was sold?
February 8, 2021 at 7:28 pm
My son in law was given clock with serial number 689899. There is a handwritten engraving just below the s/n that looks like 8-10-67. Any info would be great. I am waiting on a wind up key to see if it works. If it doesn’t work can you refurbish it?
February 28, 2021 at 2:39 pm
wondering of the origins of a ships clock that I recently got from my parents that they got from their parents. Number on the bottom underneath etch in the wood is 134934. Bunde Upmeyer MIlwaukee. Thanks
February 28, 2021 at 2:40 pm
I’m wondering of the origins of a ships clock that I recently got from my parents that they got from their parents. Number on the bottom underneath etched in the wood is 134934. Bunde Upmeyer MIlwaukee. Thanks
March 1, 2021 at 12:16 pm
Hi,
It seems no one monitors this website these days as my post has been unanswered since 2019. My research has led to the following dates of manufacture indicated by the serial numbers that are stamped in the case back and on the movement of ship’s bell clocks and may be etched or written on the wooden stand. Other types of Chelsea clocks may only have their serial number on the movement.
Barometers usually have only the date of manufacture and the format has changed over the years and differs from ship’s bell and Shipstrike models. Early barometers had month and year such as 1 35 for January 1935 or 12 59 for December 1959. In the 1970’s they went to a month year day such as 12 76 4 for December 4, 1976. Later, when produced, Shipstrike clocks and barometers followed this pattern and eventually they went to a two digit year stamped on the case such as 07 for 2007. If you contact Chelsea they can prepare you a Certificate of Origin stating the month and year that the clock shipped from their factory and who it shipped to. It may have shipped to a retailer, not an individual, and they will not have the name of the individual or company that purchased it from the retailer. They require that you email pictures of the clock/serial number and the cost was $35.00 when I did it last year. Contact customer care at Chelsea and they will give you the needed information. Below is a reference for serial numbers and manufacture date ranges. Best of Luck!
Chelsea Clock Company Serial Numbers
Period Beginning Ending
1897-1899 001 to 3,937
1900-1904 3,938 to 16,459
1905-1909 16,460 to 59,641
1910-1914 59,642 to 97,528
1915-1919 97,529 to 136,237
1920-1924 136,238 to 159,719
1925-1929 159,720 to 194,237
1930-1934 194,238 to 213,894
1935-1939 213,895 to 256,235
1940-1944 256,236 to 472,765
1945-1949 472,766 to 559,240
1950-1954 559,241 to 598,659
1955-1959 598,660 to 638,906
1960-1964 638,907 to 673,459
1965-1969 673,460 to 743,137
1970-1974 743,138 to 786,288
1975-1979 786,289 to 827,760
1980-1984 827,761 to 857,063
1985-1989 857,064 to 868,171
1990-1994 868,172 to 872,427
1995-1999 872,428 to 876,873
2000-2004 876,874 to 880,432
2005-2010 880,433 to 883,135
2011-2016 883,136 to Unknown
March 23, 2021 at 2:33 pm
hi i was just given this clock as an erloom the serial number is 496335 what can you tell me about it and thanks
March 23, 2021 at 2:35 pm
hi i was just given this clock as an heirloom the serial number is 496335 what can you tell me about it and thanks
October 24, 2021 at 4:50 pm
Chelsea Ships Bell serial#51-195. Any information appreciated. Works great. Have had it at least 35 to 40 years.
November 23, 2021 at 5:00 pm
I am trying to find out when my chelsea ship’s bell clock was first purchased. the serial number is 238120.
December 18, 2021 at 12:47 pm
I have a clock and barometer set. Barometer says Cheslea on face. Clock has no writing on face.
Serial number on clock is 212927
I see no serial number on the barometer
I also have an 8.5″ Cheslea Ship’s Bell Serial Number 830403
Thank you,
March 19, 2022 at 12:32 pm
Hello. There is a US NAVY watch ser.no . 29459E.
Please help me find out the date of manufacture.
And it will be cool if there is an opportunity to find out which ship they were on.
Thanks!
April 3, 2022 at 7:26 pm
Hello, My dear friend passed away last December & left me a ship’s bell clock, serial #540 946 (also has some numbers stamped over, seemingly to cancel them: 58 above 509 742). The brass face ring is 7 1/4” diameter outside measure. I found the manufacture time period above. Can you tell why there are the 2 sets of numbers? It belonged to my friend’s dad who arranged shipping of paper from Montreal to NYC for the New York Times back then. Thanks for any info you can provide. John Kraai
June 8, 2022 at 3:31 pm
Are you able to tell me about when our clock was made? Its US Navy Serial number is 17106-E. I believe the Chelsea Serial number is 342923.
June 8, 2022 at 7:54 pm
The serial number of the movement shows that it was manufactured between 1940 and 1944, making it a true WWll era clock. Below is the best known manufacturing dates by serial found on the back of the Chelsea movements and on many cases. The military clocks like yours usually had the serial scratched on the back of the bakelite case and should match the movement, showing it is all original.
Best of luck……..Jack
Chelsea Clock Company Serial Numbers
Period Beginning Ending
1897-1899 001 to 3,937
1900-1904 3,938 16,459
1905-1909 16,460 59,641
1910-1914 59,642 97,528
1915-1919 97,529 136,237
1920-1924 136,238 159,719
1925-1929 159,720 194,237
1930-1934 194,238 213,894
1935-1939 213,895 256,235
1940-1944 256,236 472,765
1945-1949 472,766 559,240
1950-1954 559,241 598,659
1955-1959 598,660 638,906
1960-1964 638,907 673,459
1965-1969 673,460 743,137
1970-1974 743,138 786,288
1975-1979 786,289 827,760
1980-1984 827,761 857,063
1985-1989 857,064 868,171
1990-1994 868,172 872,427
1995-1999 872,428 876,873
2000-2004 876,874 880,432
2005-2010 880,433 883,135
June 15, 2022 at 5:55 pm
Good day,
I have from an estate a
CHELSEA CLOCK BOSTON U.S.NAVY
Ser.No. 35-316A, from an estate.
I am interested in the date of this clock and its history as far as it is known.
Thank you for any information you can give me.
With kind regards
Andreas Schrot
June 15, 2022 at 10:00 pm
The Serial Number on the face of the US Navy clocks are not a reliable source of it’s production date. You must remove the movement and look at the serial number on it. Use the previously listed manufacture dates to find when it was produced. Chelsea can give more information(exact date shipped from factory and to whom) for a fee of $35.00. They will supply a certificate of origin that states this information. Yours was likely made from 1940-1944 and is most likely a true WWll Naval clock. The only way to verify it is to remove the movement and check the clocks serial number.
Best of Luck,
Jack
June 16, 2022 at 5:07 am
Hello,
Thanks for the info, I will do it then.
Greetings Andreas
June 16, 2022 at 1:20 pm
Chelsea has upped the fee to $45.00 now.
https://www.chelseaclock.com/blog/the-ships-bell-certificate-of-ownership
June 22, 2022 at 8:52 pm
Hi, I have a Vintage US Navy 24 Hour clock Serial #40750E that I got while Active Duty. I think it may be WWII or earlier. I would like to know any history on it. Thank You.
June 26, 2022 at 4:06 pm
Hello,
Did Chelsea recently change their serial number format? I won a 8.5″ dial ships bell clock at an estate auction. It looks new and the serial number on the back of the case is 887095H. I have owed many Cheksea Ship’s Bell clocks. But never seen one with a letter at the end of the serial number.
Thank you,
Dan