Carriage Clocks

The history of traveling clocks extends back at least 200 years before the 1800s development of what we call carriage clocks. This evolutionary process started with portable watches, some of which by the 1600s also struck the hours and included alarms, using spring-driven balance wheel escapements just like carriage clocks do. During the 1700s many other styles of portable clocks were developed—not the least of which was the marine chronometer—surely the ultimate spring-powered traveling clock!

Read more on the history of Carriage Clocks from the National Watch & Clock Collectors Association: An Introduction to CARRIAGE CLOCKS by Doug Cowan (OH)