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!

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

We are very pleased to offer the entire modern line of the storied and legendary clockmaker  L’Epée 1839! These clocks are truly inspiring to any lover of horology or connoisseur of mechanical art. Perhaps best known for their beautifully finished traditional carriage clocks,  L’Epée 1839 is pushing the envelope to develop truly creative and inventive horological fantasy.  L’Epée 1839   relives the fascination of a swashbuckling historical romance with the magic of a double animation duel with swords. The new animation shows both the power reserve and double retrograde seconds.  Closely respecting longtime tradition, each part of a  L’Epée 1839   clock is made by hand, by experienced clockmakers. Only superior materials are used, with exquisite finishes. The beauty of  L’Epée 1839   clocks is enhanced by highly polished cases and dials, lacquer adornments and glass sides. Each clock is protected by a varnish over...

We've updated a few webpages on some favorite cuckoo clocks. There are better pictures now, and movies... Check them out:

Our customer,  Suburban Clock and Repair , in partnership with ANALOG arts , will be presenting an exhibit at the Cleveland Mini Maker Faire on March 29th, 2014 10AM - 6PM at the Cleveland Public Library Main Branch. (325 Superior Ave., N.E. Cleveland, OH 44114) The Maker Faire is described as the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth. It's a place were "Makers" display their work in almost anything you can imagine... including the arts, robotics, 3D printing, models, home automation, amateur space exploration, green technologies, etc. Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers. They are of all ages and backgrounds. The aim of Maker Faire is to entertain, inform, connect and grow this community. Suburban Clock was asked to participate this year exhibiting the work of living and working clockmakers. The art and science of making clocks is one that spans centuries. Today, there are living and working wood carvers, cabi...

These little beauties just came in! They have a fantastic "no-fingerprint" finish, great bold colors! Collect them all!

We're expecting some great new watches in soon from Germany!

We're very pleased to introduce two more NEW fine clocks to our lineup. The Jugend This is a timeless design built with absolute quality. This clock has an entirely solid walnut case, made in the U.S.A. The dial is heavy, solid brass with a brushed finish. The Hummel Another classic design, this clock is entirely made in Germany. It features marquetry around the dial and a wonderful natural cherry finish.

We're pleased to be announcing some new cuckoo clock models early this year. We don't have them ready yet, but our workshops in Germany are busy putting them together. We've got a NEW clockmaker commissioned to make some Sternreiter models, so we're very excited!  There are more coming, so be sure to stay tuned either here or on our Facebook and/or Twitter feeds.  

We, at North Coast Imports are very pleased to introduce the NEW Brettluhr! A  Brettluhr  is a "Little Board Clock."  It was a clock that mostly existed in Vienna in the first half of the  Nineteenth Century.  ( Here  and here are original Brettluhr  clocks.)  It appeared in many styles and configurations, but Brettluhren  commonly consisted of a board with a movement mounted to it.  Usually the board didn't have any sides or door which encased the movement. For our version, we decided to use a mechanism which showed off the beauty of the gears.  This "Skeleton" style movement is made in Germany.  It is, of course, made with the best quality materials and according to a time-tested design.  It is a single-train movement with a drop-off bell strike.  In other words, it strikes the sonorous bell once as the minute hand passes the hour. The clock is powered by the pull of gravity on the weight.  By the e...

I love Dug North's Blog . In case you don't already follow it, here are some noteworthy recent posts - for lovers of clocks and mechanical automata. Here's a beautiful and artistic piece from Levi van Veluw An analog clock in a digital world : This eye-boggling piece was recently featured in Clocks Magazine . Another book for your library... The mechanical clock, at least in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, with its rational design and regular running, demonstrated an orderliness lacking in almost every aspect of life at that time. The clock came to offer an explanation for the mysterious workings of the cosmos: living creatures were in fact automata, and the universe itself was an enormous clockwork... Another great clockwork sculpture: There is truly some fascinating and beautiful stuff out there.  Follow this blog and Dug's blog for constant updates on the world of clockwork art!

We're about to introduce an exciting NEW model.  Stay tuned for more info.  AND HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! SOLID walnut board, made in the U.S.A. with German mechanism.  We're really excited to introduce this new model from Sternreiter.

We are making quicker updates on Twitter that don't make it to our regular blog. Please make sure you are following our Twitter feed too. There are lots of cool updates, like pictures of NEW models being designed in our workshop...   You can see this feed at www.twitter.com/ncimports and the RSS feed for that is:  http://api.twitter.com/1/statuses/user_timeline.rss?screen_name=ncimports ...And Facebook too! We've got pictures and info and updates on Facebook. Like us at www.Facebook.com/northcoastimports Our Twitter and Facebook updates are also posted to the right on this blog page ->

Here's another snapshot from our workshop. Stay tuned for exciting new models from North Coast Imports and Sternreiter!

We're pleased to introduce a new type of clock. As always, North Coast Imports is exploring new ideas in artistic horology. At the nexus between home design, horology, sculpture, and fashion you’ll find Sasa, a fresh expression of passing time. Rather than letting time control your life with schedules and limits, Sasa allows a more peaceful reminder of the flow of time. Each five minutes another bead clicks down. You can tell the hours by counting the number of colored beads that have fallen, and the minutes with the lighter beads. Tired of the reminder? Take the beads down and wear them as a necklace. Sasa, in Kiswahili culture, means “What is now.” By minimizing the focus on each minute that has past or is to come, we can instead live in the present. Visit our website for more information on these new and exciting clocks!

We've been busy updating our website again. With so many new creations it's hard to keep up! Stop by our YouTube channel to see lots more videos of our fine watches. We've also got new detail pictures of the watches, for example: Also, as any true artist is likely to do, our carver Christophe has slightly changed the beautiful design of the very popular Long Bahnhäusle. Check out the new pictures and movie here. If you don't already own one of these fine pieces, now would be a great time to invest in one. They are made in very limited production and each is a masterpiece.

We can hardly keep up with what the cuckoo wizards come up with! There are so many new models - it's hard to say enough about each delightful new creation. As a matter of fact, this clock was a complete surprise. It's brand new and loosely based off of our popular " Crow and Fox " model. Introducing the " Birds and Grapes :" Here are also two new beautifully carved pieces from master carver Christophe : ...and finally two inexpensive MUSICAL creations, perfect for the gift-giving season:

It is an exciting time at North Coast Imports! We are very pleased with the new additions to our collection. Check out this beautiful piece from our master carver Christophe : This was inspired by a rare antique clock - and we have the original in our /museum collection! Of course the new clock is larger, more elaborate, and MUSICAL with a large 36-note Swiss-made music box mechanism. A true collectors' item!