Unusual Clocks For The Home - Unique Wall Clock Gift Ideas

We now take clocks and timekeeping for granted but at one time all time measuring devices were unusual clocks. There were clocks that worked by dripping water, candles were used to measure time because they burned at a known rate and all sorts of ball dropping clocks were made. Discovering timekeeping with clocks of various different types was a crucial step in the development of human civilization. Before the development of clocks we had to rely on the sun and a feeling as to what time of day it was.

Now we have so many clocks they have become very routine and normal and many of us would like to have something a little different and a bit more interesting so clock manufacturers are always coming out with new ideas for clocks that will make people look twice and sometimes smile when they check the time.

One of the more unusual clocks you will see, the rolling ball clock has been around a few years and it is a very interesting and amusing clock to watch working. Every sixty seconds it drops a ball which rolls down ramps to take its place in the time display area.

Balls roll in to the minutes display row until they reach sixty balls at which point they drop into the container at the base of the unit and one ball rolls into the hour display to add to the number of hours to show the time.

The rolling balls make very satisfying clunking noises as they drop and you will never fail to notice time passing. This a fascinating clock to watch in action and will interest your guests and be a great talking point over dinner.

If you have ever woken up and wondered what the correct time is or what the temperature outside might be then this is the clock for you. It is always accurate because it automatically connects to the US atomic clock to check the time.

It also takes the temperature from outdoors and then projects the time and temperature onto the ceiling or other surface it is pointed at. Other features includ humidity measurments and an alarm. All this in a smart and compact little unit that will look right in most situations either as a bedside clock or an office desk clock and all at a very reasonable cost.

Unusual clocks do not always have to do unusual things. A stylish and unique looking clock can be as interesting as feature rich clocks.

The beautifully designed Trapeze wall clock is unique, stylish and practical. It combines elegant looks with intrigue as it appears, at first glance, to 'float' on the wall. Closer inspection reveals the two wire supports but it remains a very attractive addition to your decor even when you know how it is held in place.

In these digital times we live in we tend to forget how things actually work. A great demonstration and an elegant addition to your wall is this gear clock which shows the mechanism working as the gears turn as time passes by.

Many people have never seen the inside of a clock mechanism and few understand how they work so this clock will be fascinating to anyone with a curious mind making it an interesting and attractive 12 inch clock to display on your wall.

The musical cleff clock is a simple clock based around the design of the musical notation treble cleff symbol. It is an attractive and unusual design that would make the perfect gift for a musician or musically interested person.

ST3106 Musical Cleff Wall Clock Features: -Wall clock. -Wooden and glass frame. -Black finish. -Requires one AA battery. -5 Year warranty. -Overall Dimensions: 21'' H x 12'' W x 2'' D.

The cuckoo clock was a traditional clock in the alpine European countries and the intricate design and mechanisms produced were remarkable. Less common and less well known in these times of digital technology cuckoo clocks make an interesting and unusual clock gift for anyone but particularly for children who are fascinated by them.

The idea of a cuckoo clock is that every hour, and sometimes every quarter hour, a cuckoo like bird appears from behind a flap on the front of the clock and announce the period of time passing with a cuckoo like sound which children especially love.

On the right you can see one clock that has a cat meowing but there are other options available and you can also see a more traditional cuckoo clock. Read more by clicking on the images.

A perfect gift for the computer geek in your family would be this binary clock. The display is in binary notation which is unreadable by most people but will appeal to the computer geek who loves and understands such things.

Binary is the fundamental way that computers work through switches being either on or off. You don't get a much more unusual clock than this which can only be understood by computer geeks and you if you learn the simple rules to understand binary notation.

If you want a special clock for your child these personalised childrens clocks are great for making your child feel special. They are available in various designs and you can choose whatever name you like to be on the face of the clock so they don't just need to be for children.

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There is something magical about the slow tick tock of a grandfather clock. The look and sound of long case clocks conjures up a wonderful image of a warm, welcoming and comfortable home.

Kids are fascinated by them, especially in this modern instant and digital age, and will always carry fond memories of time spent with their family and the slightly strange but wonderful grandfather clock.

For anyone who has a passion for Rock and guitar music the ideal clock is a guitar clock.

Guitar clocks come in several different styles which can be a round or square clock with a guitar picture on the face of the clock or as a whole guitar you hang on the wall with a clock built in to the body.

These guitar clocks make the perfect gift for teenagers and old rockers.