EST. 1897 | CHELSEA, MA

Step Inside the Factory Behind American Time

For nearly 130 years, every Chelsea Clock has been born in one place: Chelsea, Massachusetts. Experience it firsthand — see the factory, learn the craft, and meet the people behind the brand and every clock we make.

The Factory Experience

Step inside the Chelsea Clock factory to see master clockmakers continue a craft few in the world still practice, using knowledge passed down by generations of craftspeople.

What you'll find inside:

Our factory floor in Chelsea, MA — the same city where it all began in 1897

Company records dating back to our founding, tracking every clock we've ever sold

Antique blueprints, original designs, and a private collection of rare Chelsea clocks

Century-old machines still running alongside state-of-the-art manufacturing

A first look at designs not yet released to the public

The sound of our Ship's Bell Chime, ringing throughout the building

Time with Chelsea's master clockmakers and engineers — several with more than 50 years on the factory floor

Techniques passed from one generation of craftspeople to the next, and taught nowhere else

Choose Your Experience

One Full Day

Chelsea Clock Masterclass

Create memories and a personalized clock.
Discover Masterclass
Five Days

Chelsea Clock Certification

Immersive experience in horology.
Discover Certification
Private Commission

Chelsea Clock Foundry

Where stories are forged into heirlooms.
Discover Foundry

Spend a full day inside America's clock factory. Tour the archives, meet the clockmakers, and build a Chelsea Clock to call your own.

Ideal for collectors, yacht owners, executives, and anyone seeking the gift of an unforgettable personal experience.

An immersive five days inside our factory and archives. Learn horology, restoration, preservation, and the craft behind Chelsea Clock, hands-on. Graduates leave with a Chelsea Restoration Certificate.

Enrollment limited; offered select dates throughout the year. Certificate not a trade license.

The most meaningful objects aren't purchased. They're forged. Craft a one-of-one heirloom built from your story, your achievements, and your legacy.

Commissions accepted on a limited basis each year.

Time to Begin Your Journey

Each experience is offered in limited numbers by private consultation. Tell us which one speaks to you, and a member of our team will be in touch to coordinate details.

Request a Private Consultation