Some people question whether it is weird to have a bathroom clock. The question is understandable because nowadays almost everywhere you look at you can see the time. However, I would guess, the bathroom is one place that most houses do not have a clock. So let’s see if we need a bathroom clock, and [...]
Antique Grandfather Clocks are Incomparable!
March 18th, 2010 by admin No comments »Today in the modern electronic era, we have digital clocks all around with green or red numbers showing us the time. The mechanical old clocks seem to have disappeared and are becoming more or less irrelevant to the fast moving new generation. Although digital clocks are much more convenient and accessible, the affection and attachment [...]
Battery Alarm Clocks Rule!
March 17th, 2010 by admin No comments »The king daddy of all varieties of clocks is the common alarm clock. Ever since replacing the rooster, alarm clocks have become a necessity for anyone who needs to maintain a daily schedule of work, school and social events. Personally, I find a good battery alarm clock is worth the little extra cost.
Childrens Clocks Make Great Accessories
September 29th, 2009 by admin No comments »Sometimes it’s the small touches that make for great decorating. So, when you’re decorating your child’s bedroom, take a moment to think about childrens clocks. There are many novelty clocks that are perfect for children. Whether it be cowboys, space exploration, fairy tales, a host of cartoon characters, or one of thousands of interesting themes available you choose, you can be sure that your child will be delighted with a childrens clock that is tailored to his or her interests.
A Grandfather Clock adds Charm, Value
September 27th, 2009 by admin No comments »Whoever heard of a clock that was named after a song? More than likely you have. As has anyone else who has ever heard of a grandfather clock. Grandfather clocks are the American combination of a freestanding, weight-driven, pendulum clock and a cabinet generally made of wood. Before you purchase a grandfather clock there are a few simple considerations that will help you make a wise purchase.
Automotive Clock – Time Travel
September 20th, 2009 by admin No comments »From carriage clocks to a car clock, travelers have always had the need to keep up with the time. Automotive clocks have come a long way from the bulky, inaccurate, luggage-size clocks with which travelers of old had to deal. Today an automotive clock can literally fit in the palm of your hand, and the atomic models can keep time to within a second per million years. Not bad!
Car Clock Choosing Made Easy
September 16th, 2009 by admin No comments »People love their cars and a car clock is a fun and easy way to memorialize that affection. Car clocks come in all shapes, sizes and models and are popular with children and adults of all ages. They can be mantel clocks, wall clocks, collectibles and toys. Choosing the right car clock for yourself or someone special should be pleasant and simple, especially if you follow these helpful steps.
Kundo Anniversary Clock Marks Special Occasions
September 16th, 2009 by admin No comments »A Kundo anniversary clock is a stylish and appealing work of art and timepiece combination. Perfect for gift giving, many collectors value Kundo clocks, especially the early key-wind models. These soon-to-be-antique timekeepers add an air of elegance and sophistication to any room.
Brass Clock Bonanza
September 15th, 2009 by admin No comments »A brass clock is a thing of beauty. Whether it is an antique brass mantel clock or a circa 1878 Drocourt carriage clock, or a brand new Chelsea Mayfair Clock in Brass and Nickel, your brass clock is not just a work of art. It is a functional timepiece with historical significance. Man’s desire to keep track of time has pushed the development of technology for thousands of years. The resulting timekeeping machines are nothing short of phenomenal.
Skeleton Clock – No Bones, All Beauty
September 15th, 2009 by admin No comments »The term skeleton clock refers to any clock that is manufactured in such a way as to display the inner workings or moving parts of the clock. It is fascinating to watch these mechanical wonders going through all the motions necessary to keep time.
Bose Alarm Clock – Worth It or Not?
September 14th, 2009 by admin No comments »It’s hard to beat a Bose alarm clock when it comes to quality, reputation and warranty, but that’s not to say it can’t, or hasn’t, been tried. And whether or not it has actually been accomplished is subjective. While these are definitely high-end alarm clocks, the adage, “You get what you pay for,” applies. The Bose wave radio alarm clock may very well be the best out there.
Choosing a Battery Alarm Clock
September 12th, 2009 by admin No comments »A battery alarm clock can be had for a very reasonable price, as well. You can find them from under $10. to well over $100. depending on what kind of features you want, what brand you prefer and what style you choose. To choose a battery alarm clock you may want to keep a few things in mind.
Wall Clocks are Decorative and Functional
September 12th, 2009 by admin No comments »Wall clocks have been around almost as long as the modern clock itself. Many early clocks used weights and pendulums that required space underneath the clock for those mechanisms. Pendulum wall clocks evolved into the longcase clock (what we now call a grandfather clock, as well as its smaller relatives, grandmother and granddaughter clocks) in order to hide the chains, weights and pendulum under the wall clocks.
A Bathroom Clock is a Useful Addition
September 12th, 2009 by admin No comments »A bathroom wall clock is usually a sturdy wall clock made of materials that are impervious to the humidity and heat of bathrooms in use. Bathroom wall clocks hang as easily as decorative pieces on any wall but they look good; especially good when you can just glance and know exactly how much time you have to get all those morning ablutions done. Think about that for a minute – when you have time.
Giant Stop Clocks are Sports Giants
September 12th, 2009 by admin No comments »Giant stop clocks are used in nearly every level of sports. Generally they are used to keep the score, measure time and display whatever statistics are involved in the game. What used to be a manually operated task of hanging large numbers on hooks has evolved into an often computer controlled display of thousands of light-emitting diodes that looks more like a colossal big-screen television than a giant stop clock.
Ships Clock – Shipshape Timepiece
September 11th, 2009 by admin No comments »The ships clock of my interest may be different from yours. Whether it is in the actual shape of a ship or a shipboard timepiece, a ships clock still bring the same feelings. The feel of sea spray, the smell of salt and visions…
Clock Radio Conspectus
September 11th, 2009 by admin 1 comment »The very first clock radio may have been the 54-inch tall Columaire Jr., designed by Raymond Loewy for Westinghouse during the Art Deco period. The design was called the Skyscraper and incorporated both a clock and a radio. The clock radio, as we know it, a combination alarm clock and radio was invented by James F. Reynolds in the 1940s. The snooze alarm was invented by Herbert Merrill Dimond in the 1950s. Dimond was an interesting guy who also built his own car, which he drove for many years.
Art Deco Clock Stimulates the Visual
September 10th, 2009 by admin 2 comments »Art Deco Clocks are everywhere. Big and sassy or little and cute, they will jazz your home, clock, or art collection with function and form. They have sharp stair-stepped lines and sweeping curves that recall early 20th century industry and make for beautifully eclectic works of art. The design was wildly popular between 1925-1940 when it was considered modern enough to influence art, fashion, interior design and architecture.
Antique Grandfather Clock causes Amiable Madness
September 10th, 2009 by admin No comments »They can be simple – almost Shaker minimalist. But they can be so ornate and detailed that the sheer weight requires the muscle, vehicles, creativity, and tools necessary to move pianos. In fact, most of them are way more complicated than pianos to transfer to new homes because of the precise engineering. I know, this is going to sound cliché but it’s true – especially German engineered grandfather clocks.
SAD Alarm Clock can Make You Happy
September 6th, 2009 by admin No comments »The SAD alarm clock is a dawn-simulating alarm clock that may help persons affected with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) adjust to the shorter days and longer nights of winter. SAD alarm clocks work by gradually increasing the intensity of the light …(read more)
The Antique Wall Clock – Hanging the Past in the Present
September 6th, 2009 by admin No comments »There’s an antique wall clock with your name on it. Well, there is if your name is the same as one of thousands of business owners who purchased or received advertising clocks a hundred or more years ago. And, advertising clocks are just one of the many types of antique wall clocks. Banjo clocks, moving eye clocks, cuckoo clocks, dial clocks, mission clocks, picture clocks, and Vienna regulators, are a few more types of antique wall clocks. American and European models are both popular.
Antique Clock Treasures
September 5th, 2009 by admin No comments »It is probably harder to define the phrase antique clock than it is to actually find one. According to the U.S. Customs service an antique clock (or any item) must be at least one hundred years old. For most people though, the term “antique clock” simply refers to a very old clock and the fact that it is collectible. Antiques clock or otherwise are fun, interesting and can be profitable.
Anniversary Clock
September 5th, 2009 by admin No comments »Anniversary clocks began being produced around the turn of the 20th century, but they were not known by that name until several years later. The clock is formally called the torsion pendulum clock or torsion clock, but they are also known as key-wind 400-day clocks. The name “anniversary clock” became popular because they only need to be wound once a year. Hence came their popularity as anniversary gifts.
