North Coast Imports, Inc.

This is a very special clock case - elegant, classic. The arches and fluted columns recall Romanesque architecture. The clocks are large, but not overbearing - definitely for the person of refined taste. When you have a case style this good, and a workshop with the technological expertise of Kieninger, you want to show off your broad range of options. The Palladio case is a great showpiece of what Kieninger has to offer. There are now 13 (!) different versions of the Palladio available, and they are all indexed here: www.NorthCoastImports.com/wr There are three wood finishes available (Walnut, Mahogany, Antique Natural Cherry) as well as a beautiful black lacquer finish. The RWS and PS caliber mechanisms are with Westminster chime or Time and Strike complications respectively AND, we now offer the NEW  ZSR01 caliber with a One Month Power Reserve! This movement is really exceptional. It's finally an affordable Month Runner movement, with the added feature of an hour an...

In case you haven't noticed, our clocks are getting a lot of attention lately!  The new joint project between L'Epee and MB&F, code named: Arachnophobia  was in the New York Times yesterday: These clocks have gotten a lot of attention: Watchgauge Techcrunch Hodinkee A Blog To Watch Forbes WatchPaper WatchUSeek Deployant Forbes Europastar Watch Collecting Lifestyle The Watch Lounge Geek Art Gallery Blog Check them out!

We just posted some new videos!

Please have patience. There was a major fire at our UPS facility and shipments have been rerouted. http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/cuyahoga-county/2014/11/21/ups-fire/19375003/

Lots of exciting news from North Coast Imports this month, including these NEW models that just came out:

Do you know the artist Jean Kazes ? Every connoisseur of horology should. His works are beyond impressive... Did you know that North Coast Imports has one of his creations in the USA available for purchase? Ask your favorite clock dealer about it. You can find more info here: Here's a translation from his website : Born in 1930 , he trained as a precision mechanic and a teaching degree technique. He exercises for many years the profession of machine builder then acquire a degree in mechanical engineering . The trigger occurs when a friend asked if he can repair his Morbier , virus and watch the attrapât and never leave again. He decides to use the mechanics of these clocks that have crossed centuries to create timeless works of art . It is so invested in this passion that his whole soul spring in its work to find her real style that transforms a simple clock mechanical sculpture of unique beauty . His training as a mechanical engineer allows him to control t...

 Here's a great piece on accurate clocks. Give a listen! "My own personal opinion is that time is a human construct," says  Tom O'Brian . O'Brian has thought a lot about this over the years. He is America's official timekeeper at the  National Institute of Standards and Technology  in Boulder, Colorado."