Clock Forward (Charlotte, NC) is a curated specialty platform for sharing and selling contemporary wall and table timepieces from around the world. We work directly with makers to bring their leading-edge creations to our stylistically diverse clientele. As dedicated representatives, we are committed to providing expert pre-sale support and responsive tailored customer service throughout the life of each acquisition.
Humans since 1982 A million Times 288 (Stockholm, Sweden)
Why Purchase from Clock Forward
We offer a personalized approach with a dedicated expert who becomes your direct contact and spends time understanding your needs. We provide exclusive sampling options and ship from within the U.S., eliminating customs delays, unexpected duties, and extra handling. Our professional packaging ensures safe delivery with full transit liability coverage. While our makers rarely offer discounts, we match legitimate retailer offers and extend maker-direct margins to trade professionals. When service is needed, we offer some of the best (and at times only) service options available in the U.S.
QLOCKTWO EARTH and MOON 90 (Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany)
Authorized Retailer Status
Clock Forward is officially authorized by all of the makers in our collection. Every piece is new and inspected by our team before being shipped to the client. We serve as the exclusive global retailer for Hanamokko Tou, and the exclusive U.S. retailer for Keris Alp', Meccaniche Orologi Milano, and Dilù. We are also a premier authorized retailer for QLOCKTWO, Humans since 1982, Vitra-produced George Nelson Clocks, Båge & Söner, C-Brain, and Solari Lineadesign.
St Mark's Clock by Giovan Paolo Rainieri (Venice, Italy)
HISTORY
Established in 2018, Clock Forward was founded by Kirk Fanelly, a professional painter, online business developer, and marketing consultant. In college, Kirk was initially focused on engineering but soon shifted to fine arts, studying at Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design. That experience sparked his longtime passion for design at the intersection of technology and art. Kirk became interested in creating a platform to showcase innovative, well-designed clocks after helping promote QLOCKTWO in the United States. Built from a desire to make artful timepieces from around the globe more accessible and inspire future designers, Clock Forward strives to advance wall and table top time-related art. Having an expertise in aligning time pieces with contemporary art and architectural environments, Clock Forward is a compelling voice in today’s era of resurgent interest in timepieces and mechanical objects.
Collection Goals
- Introduce innovative kinetic works to new audiences
- Provide expert advice and samples to ensure perfect selection
- Deliver responsive US-based customer service and repairs
- Evolve through customer feedback
- Offer unique works at various price points
- Represent sustainable, repairable, and reliable timepieces
Design Credit
Diane Thibault @ Greene Street Creative