Newgate is a British brand, but Newgate American clocks are among their most iconic designs. They look west to the skylines, streets, and spirit of America.
The Empire State. Radio City. The Warehouse. The Thunderbird. These aren't just names. They're references to a culture built on boldness and scale. This culture believes design should always make a statement.
Here's our edit of the best American-inspired Newgate clocks — and why they belong on your wall.
Why Newgate American Clocks Have American Names on a British Clock?
Newgate has always drawn inspiration from the world around them. Their railway clocks reference Victorian Britain. Their Scandi pieces reference Nordic minimalism. And their American-named range references something else entirely — the graphic confidence of mid-century American design.
Think diners with bold signage. Warehouses with industrial bones. Skyscrapers that redefined what a city could look like. The American aesthetic is about scale, clarity, and a certain fearlessness — qualities that translate directly into clock design.
Bold dials. Strong cases. Names that carry weight. These are clocks that know exactly what they are.
The Wall Clock Edit
Newgate Empire State Wall Clock — Grey — $149.00
Named after New York's most iconic tower, the Empire State is a commanding wall clock with clean lines. It has strong graphic presence. The grey finish is sophisticated and versatile. It works equally well in modern, industrial, and contemporary interiors.
Newgate Empire State Wall Clock — Black — $149.00
The purist's choice. The Empire State in black is bold, graphic, and uncompromising — exactly what a statement wall clock should be.
Newgate Empire State Wall Clock — Petrol Blue — $149.00
A colour hit that elevates the Empire State from statement to conversation piece. Petrol blue against a dark or neutral wall always works beautifully.
Newgate Radio City Wall Clock — Matte Black — $139.00
Inspired by the legendary Manhattan venue, the Radio City features a bold black marker dial with mid-century confidence. The matte black finish offers zero glare and maximum impact.
Newgate Radio City Wall Clock — Matte Blizzard Grey — $149.00
The Radio City in blizzard grey softens the graphic dial without losing any of its authority. It is a refined take on a bold design.
Newgate Superstore Wall Clock Alpha Dial — Black — $209.00
Big-box America meets graphic design. The Superstore's Alpha dial is a typographic statement — oversized numerals, bold geometry, and a presence that fills a room. Our largest and most commanding American-inspired wall clock.
Newgate Monorail Wall Clock — Black — $149.00
Retro-futurist and unmistakably American. The Monorail references the optimism of mid-century transit design. It reflects the belief that the future would be sleek, fast, and worth seeing.
Newgate Warehouse Wall Clock — Black — $149.00
Industrial, honest, and built like its namesake. The Warehouse is raw character for loft spaces, home offices, and modern interiors that value authenticity over decoration.
Newgate Westhampton Clock — Posh Grey — $199.00
East Coast summer house energy. The Westhampton is understated, refined, and quietly confident — the American-inspired clock for interiors that prefer elegance over statement.
The Mantel Clock Edit
Newgate Pacific Mantel Clock — Black — $99.00
West Coast cool in clock form. The Pacific has a clean silhouette and easy confidence that works in almost any interior. At $99, it's also one of the best-value pieces in the Newgate range.
Newgate Divisadero Mantel Clock — Black — $129.00
Named after one of San Francisco's most creative streets, the Divisadero captures the neighbourhood's independent spirit. It is compact, considered, and full of personality.
Newgate Fillmore Mantel Clock — Black — $129.00
Named after San Francisco's legendary music district, the Fillmore is soulful, bold, and built to last. It is a mantel clock with genuine character. It feels at home on a shelf, a fireplace, or a sideboard.
Newgate Highline Mantel Clock — Yellow — $89.00
Inspired by New York's elevated park, the Highline is bright, optimistic, and impossible to ignore. It is the most affordable piece in this edit. It is also one of the most characterful.
Newgate Broadway Mantel Clock — Vanilla Cream — $129.00
The Great White Way in cream and curves. The Broadway is theatrical without trying too hard. It is a warm, inviting mantel clock that suits living rooms and hallways. It works equally well on bookshelves.
Newgate Thunderbird Mantel Clock — Black — $129.00
Pure Americana. The Thunderbird is a symbol of freedom, power, and open roads. That spirit is translated into a bold mantel clock. It commands any surface it sits on.
The Jones Supper Club — A Piece of American Social History
The supper club is one of America's great social inventions. The first was established in Beverly Hills, California, in the 1930s. Milwaukee native Lawrence Frank created an intimate, high-end dining experience. Food, music, and conversation shared equal billing there. Supper clubs flourished through the 1930s and 40s. They often evolved from Prohibition-era roadhouses, particularly across the Midwest.
Newgate named their Jones Supper Club clock after this tradition — and the design reflects it perfectly. Warm, considered, and quietly glamorous. A clock that belongs in a room where people linger.
Newgate Jones Supper Club Clock — Black — $119.00
The purist's choice. Bold dial, warm character, and a presence that suits dining rooms, living rooms, and anywhere people gather.
Newgate Jones Supper Club Clock — Cloud Grey — $119.00
A softer take on the Jones. Cloud grey brings warmth and lightness to the design.
Newgate Jones Supper Club Clock — Charcoal Grey — $119.00
The most atmospheric of the three. Charcoal grey gives the Jones a moody, late-night quality. It feels exactly right for a dining room. It also suits a study where the lights are always low.
Newgate Jones Box Wall Clock — Black — $79.00
The Jones Box distils the Supper Club spirit into a compact, affordable wall clock.
Newgate Jones Box Wall Clock — Grey — $79.00
The Jones Box in grey — understated and versatile. At $79, the most accessible piece in the Jones family.
How to Style American-Inspired Clocks
Living room feature wall: The Empire State or Superstore in black makes an immediate statement against a dark wall. It also stands out beautifully against a moody wall.
Home office: The Radio City in matte black or the Warehouse suits a focused workspace. It works where design matters but restraint is valued.
Kitchen or dining: The Highline in yellow or the Pacific brings warmth and personality to open shelving. It also suits a busy kitchen bench.
Hallway or entryway: The Westhampton in posh grey makes a refined first impression.
Dining room or entertaining space: The Jones Supper Club in charcoal or black sets the mood for entertaining. It suits a room built around good food and company.
Mantelpiece or sideboard: The Thunderbird, Fillmore, or Broadway each hold their own as standalone mantel pieces.
Why These Clocks Endure
The best American-inspired design shares a quality with the best British design: it doesn't try too hard. The Empire State doesn't need to announce itself. The Warehouse doesn't need to explain its aesthetic. The Thunderbird doesn't need context.
These are clocks that carry their references lightly. They are confident enough in their design to let the name hint. The reference never becomes a headline.
That's what makes them timeless. Not the names. The design.
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Further Reading
- Space Age Clocks — The Design Movement That Never Went Out of Style
- The Scandi Edit — Newgate Clocks and the Nordic Design Tradition
- The Art of the Dial — How Clock Face Design Shapes a Room
- The Best of The Brits — Newgate Clocks with a British Soul
- The History of Railway Clocks and Why They're Back in Style