Chelsea Clock Blog

Holiday shopping can be tough -- especially when buying gifts for the guy who's got everything. That's why this year we've made it extra simple by hand picking some of the best unique gifts for men. 1. Edgevale heavy-duty "North...

Recently I had my U.S. Navy Deck clock repaired. I learned from the certificate of origin that the clock is now 70 years old and I have had it for 45 of those years. I was in the Navy, and...

When you shop at local businesses like Chelsea Clock, you're supporting the neighborhood and the local economy, too. American manufacturers like us know what a difference shopping small can make - we're able to employ and support local artisans, master...

We heard you when you asked to see this beloved collection adapted for desktop display. With you in mind, we took our traditional solid-brass Voyager clock and barometer (which have traditionally been displayed on wall plaques in the home or...

Please join us in wishing a happy 240th birthday to the USMC. This year, Gen. Robert Neller released this video with the help of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Ronald Green, at Marine Barracks, Washington. The Corps has seen...

Chelsea Clock collector Joe Neil moved from Oregon to Hawaii at age 24 and never looked back. From the Island of Kauai he works with its native woods (mainly koa) handcrafting an extensive line of gift items such as picture...

This week marks the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf -- widely known as the largest battle of World War II, and by some accounts, the largest Naval battle in history -- a series of four WWII Naval...

On Friday, October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and voted to arm two sailing vessels manned by eighty men each, and dispatch them on a three-month excursion to intercept transports carrying munitions and stores to the British...

I received my 10-inch brass Tiffany Presentation Chelsea Clock as a retirement gift from Burmah Oil Tankers in 1983, following 10 years of service in the Orient. Burmah Oil, an English Oil Company, is the founder of British Petroleum, and...

In the Spring of 1918 the labor movement was well underway in the United States and most manufacturers had resigned to a shorter, 54-hour work week. Although Chelsea Clock had been enjoying healthy profits for nearly a decade and was...

We asked you to send us essays explaining what your Chelsea clock means to you. We were so touched by the many stories we received, and will continue to share them here on our blog. For now, here is the...

Our new clock tower! Chelsea Clock’s JK Nicholas and Anthony LaChapelle greet secretary Jay Ash and Gov. Charlie Baker at the entrance to our new headquarters. CEO JK Nicholas greets Governor Baker in our new reception hall. Secretary Jay Ash...

Historians and the sea-legged alike dispute the origin of the schooner, a gaff-rigged, two-masted vessel whose graceful skip and billowing sails give her the appearance of a sea angel. But as sailors' tradition would have it, this seafarer's history finds...

Need a boat slip tonight? There's an app for that. This past spring, a Newport, RI–based startup launched a smartphone application that simplifies dock and mooring reservations to a series of clicks. Dubbed the OpenTable for boaters, the Dockwa app...

"Upon my return from a tour as the Inspector General to the Commander, Joint Task Force Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay Cuba, I figured that I owed myself a little present; at the time, I already owned a Ship's Strike clock, but...

Congrats to Jim Praley and his crew for winning the Mariner trophy for their combined performance (in the PHRF class) in the Annapolis to Newport Race and the Biennial Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race! From the Annapolis Yacht Club blog: Jim Praley...

Fireworks over Boston and its reflections on Charles River The 4th of July: the glorious day when we stuff our faces, enjoy elaborate firework spectaculars, and party like it's 1999. So for you, dear reader and fellow BBQer, we've compiled...

We're proud to announce we made headlines this week as we embark on the next chapter of our storied history in our hometown of Chelsea, Massachusetts. On Tuesday, the Boston Globe shed light on our past, present, and future --...

 Want to know what makes a Chelsea Clock tick? The FYI network and its new how-it’s-made homewares show, Home Factory, peeked behind the curtain at our original Everett Ave. factory in search of the secret behind 100-plus years of clock...

Nearly 70 years ago, a fleet of 36 boats set sail from Newport, Rhode Island, picking up anchor in Narragansett Bay to make an Atlantic Ocean pass before, 80-plus hours later, sailing into Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. Thus, the...

After nearly a month-long delay, the USS Constitution safely entered the historic Dry Dock 1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard this afternoon, kicking off an anticipated three-year-long restoration. The job will cost an estimated $12 to $15 million, paid by...