Chelsea Clock Blog

  Are you an active or retired member of the U.S. military, or a spouse or dependent of one? If so, Chelsea Clock invites you to    take advantage of our special military discount program. As an expression of thanks...
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This May, West Point, the Air Force Academy and the Naval Academy will each commission over 1,000 young men and women. For these dedicated few, it will represent the culmination of four demanding years of academic, athletic and military training....
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Every clock and barometer that arrives in our repair and restoration shop comes with a story. Some are short; some have generations of chapters. But all reflect the deep connections owners have to their cherished Chelsea pieces. Each, in its...
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Chelsea Clock is pleased to announce our official sailing race trophy sponsorships for 2013: St. Barths Bucket Regatta: (March 28 – 31, 2013) Annapolis – Newport: (June 7, 2013) Marblehead – Halifax: (July 7, 2013) Newport Bucket Regatta: (August 22...
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 Next week marks the 109th meeting of the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy football teams. While neither team will be heading to a BCS title game - nor will many of these players ever continue their football career beyond college...
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In the first part of our American Victory ship history series, Chelsea Clock focused on the development and construction of these emergency vessels during World War II. We also examined how they improved on the previous Liberty ship and how...
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Chelsea Clock is pleased to announce that it has reclaimed over 80 marine mechanical clocks previously installed on Victory Ships built by the U.S. Maritime Commission during World War II. These authentic military timepieces, produced for the U.S. Government in...
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Authentic Vintage Clocks from U.S. Victory Ships Chelsea Clock is pleased to announce that it has reclaimed over 80 marine mechanical clocks installed on Victory ships built by the U.S. Maritime Commission during World War II. These authentic military timepieces,...
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Chelsea Clock is thrilled to once again be an official co-sponsor of the Sport Fishing Tournament to be held at the American Superyacht Forum 2012 in Fort Lauderdale,Florida, on May 23. The tournament, which concludes the three-day Forum, invites U.S....
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Let’s face it: We all think about picking up that one item at a garage sale or flea market for just a few dollars, only to discover that it’s worth much, much more. See what this Minneapolis bargain shopper happily...
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Chelsea Clock’s Tony LaChapelle (L) and Terry Kubarsky-Engel (R) congratulate Senator Scott Brown on his special award. We’re pleased to note that, while our Boardroom Clock was introduced just this past month, it has already achieved celebrity status! At a...
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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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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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