From the revived 1980s talking pyramid clock to a clock that changes fonts with every passing minute, these clocks are meant to stand out and make an impression.
• 1 This Vintage Russian Alarm Clock is worth the effort of hand winding that it requires.
• 2 The Chronotime Desk Clock designed in 1988 by Pio Manzù for Alessi is a design classic on its second edition available in black and in an orange similar to Pantone's 2012 color of the year, Tangerine Tango.
• 3 Established & Sons Font Clock consists of twelve different fonts that are mixed and matched throughout the day (and night) to create a constantly changing look.
• 4 The Vitjaz Alarm Clock adds a pop of color in a vintage design.
• 5 The & Design Bird Clock wakes you up with gentle chips.
• 6 The Conran Shop Paperpulp Mantel Clock is made from recycled paper pulp and is a modern take on the classic mantel clock.
• 7 George Nelson's Ceramic Clock was designed in the early 1950's but only recently went into production by Vitra.
• 8 The Seiko Pyramid Talk Clock was incredibly popular when it was originally produced in the 1980s and was recently put back into production for a new generation. It provides time, weather and temperature updates in both English and Japanese.
• 9 Designed in 2011, the Jasper Morrison AC 01 Alarm Clock is a new design with a timeless look. A ring around the time piece gives a glow to allow for visibility in the dark.
• 10 The West Elm Ceramic White Alarm Clock offers a clean look in all white.
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Love that font clock, but @ $1k? Yikes.
I love this website, and I REALLY love most of these clocks. But nothing irritates me more than clicking through a product link and findng out it costs $1K.
All ANALOG??? Where are the DIGITAL clocks?? harumph! ;^)
@SHERRYBINNH The bird clock and the seiko are both digital (the seiko announces the time and has a read out on the bottom)
Honestly, as cute as vintage clocks are and while they may be "worth the effort of hand winding" that nearly all of them require, the reality of the situation is you aren't going to wind them. I have a few of these because I can't pass up a $1 insanely cute clock at the thrift store, but really, either look for one with a big silly cord or accept the fact that they won't actually be clocks, they will just be cute, non-functioning doodads.