Chelsea
Scenes of ongoing clock production at Chelsea Clock, where each clock is made by hand.
much the same way as they have always been.
Time Machine
In many ways it is safe to say that each clock has been touched by
everyone who has ever worked at Chelsea. A Chelsea clock is a
time machine in the truest sense. Chelsea Clock takes a somewhat
“just in time” manufacturing plan. This ensures that while there
might be a small supply of clocks that are ready to go, the production schedule ensures that there will not be too many unsold clocks
clogging up the supply/distribution chain. It’s a business model that
their Swiss cousins could benefit from.
And having visited several factories in Switzerland, the other
thing that I noticed sadly lacking in La Chaux de Fonds and other
Swiss locations was the effort to restore and repair older pieces.
Again, something completely different is taking place at Chel-
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sea Clock. A fairly extensive and capable team works on the repair
and reconditioning of Chelsea Clocks - be they ancient, or of more
recent vintage.
Attention to history, tradition and continuity are three reasons
why Chelsea Clock has been around as long as it has been, and
these reasons are why the company continues to attract new, talented and committed team members.
Chelsea Clock is something bigger than any one person or one
clock. The company is a living, breathing, ticking entity that lives
on through the many people who have worked there as well as in the
even greater number of Chelsea Clock owners.
So if you’re really looking for something authentic, you don’t
have to travel all the way to Massachusetts to experience it! Chelsea
Clock distributes both through retail and direct. So do yourself a
favor, and grab hold of a real time machine!