The Chelsea Andover Classic is a superb timepiece in the Chelsea tradition of fine craftsmanship and distinctive clock making.
Featuring our signature mechanical key-wind Ship’s Bell chiming
mechanism, this distinctive clock features a highly-polished solid
forged brass case set atop a luxurious, hand-finished walnut and forged
brass base.
Boasting a deeply etched hand-silvered brass dial, the Andover
Classic features beautifully detailed decorative hands and hand-applied
solid brass gold-plated numerals.
The Ship's Bell Mechanical
Movement is handcrafted and signals the passing of time with gentle,
rich-sounding chimes – eight bells at 4, 8 and 12 o’clock to mark the
end of a mariner’s four-hour watch, with one bell the first half-hour
after, plus one additional bell with each subsequent half-hour.
This
mechanical movement has 364 precision brass parts – many plated with
gold – and an 11-jewel movement, all of which are made in Chelsea,
Massachusetts, ensuring accuracy in time and enduring quality for years
to come.
Since the first patented Ship’s Bell left our factory in 1900, it has
been held as the standard by which all other Chelsea clocks are
measured.
The Chelsea Andover Classic is a true collector clock, and one of the few truly collector quality clocks still available new.
The identical design in non-striking movement Chelsea Concord is also available here.
Please note: This Limited Edition may require additional time to produce - please inquire if time is of the essence.
Engraving and Customizing information available here.
FEATURES:
• 5 Year Warranty
• Ship's Bell Mechanical Movement
• 8.5" Dial
• Dimensions: 12 3/4"H x 14"W x 5 3/4"D
• Weight: 27 lbs.
• Packaged in our luxurious blue presentation box
Ship's Bell Story
Mariners have used a unique bell code to tell time at sea for
hundreds of years. The code is based on the crew's typical workday
routine while the vessel is under way. A ship at sea requires constant
attention throughout the day's twenty-four hours. The day is therefore
divided into six four-hour periods, each called a "watch." Similarly,
the crew is segmented into three divisions. Division members then stand
their individually assigned duties on two watches per day, with eight
hours off duty between watches. To rotate each division's watch times,
the Evening Watch is periodically divided into two watches. These are
called Dog Watches because they "dog" the watch schedule for all
divisions ahead by one watch period.
