The Modern-traditional Matthew Norman Carriage Clocks
Matthew Norman Carriage Clocks are considered as the finest carriage clocks in the world. Matthew Norman is recognized worldwide as a specialist in Mechanical Carriage Clocks. The brand is carried by prestigious jewelers, clock stores and antique shops around the world. Matthew Norman was able to write a new chapter in the history of carriage clocks by reproducing some vintage models, and by also giving the clocks a bright new innovative look.
Each Matthew Norman Carriage Clock is made hand by hand, part by part by experienced master watchmakers. Only noble and high quality materials are used, mainly polished brass, which gives the clock their radiance and weight. It is underscored by beautifully cut glasses, and coated with a protective varnish or rhodium-plated. It also makes use of innovative materials such as precious wood and leather, stingray, and colored glasses.
Matthew Norman clocks are equipped with visible mechanical movements, which makes the clock stunningly complex and beautiful. The clocks are highlighted with engraved cabinets, dials with masks, lacquered decorative patterns, or stained glass window effects. The most elaborate, as well as the main movement, have an additional mechanism for the chiming, repeater, or alarm mechanism, as well as for a calendar and moon phase displays.
The Matthew Norman Collections are based on two traditional styles. One replicates the 19th century carriage clocks, and the other collection is inspired by them, while adapting classical aesthetic values with a modern touch. The 19th century replicas are grouped into four collections, the Corniche, Gorge, Anglaise, Ovale collections, and the new Opera classic models. The collections are easily recognizable because of their distinctive aesthetics. The carriage clock in each collection comes in different sizes and with different movements and finishes.
Matthew Norman Carriage Clocks despite being innovative has regained the popularity and old world charm of the carriage clock. By fusing the old and the new, he was able to create elegant, luxurious, classic carriage clocks, which is able to stand its ground in the modern world of digital timepieces.
