For all those iPod/iPhone lovers out there, there is a new radio alarm clock out that is as good looking as your coveted music player. The Vers 1.5R is the little brother of the Vers 2X stereo that was released a while ago. Just because it is the little guy in the family line doesn’t mean that it has any less features however. The 1.5R adds a alarm clock and radio to the previous design and is still available in a range os sustainably styled wood casings. Unfortunately all that high style and technology puts the price close to $200. The good news is that you can currently save $50 by using the discount code “wood” while checking out.

Available from Vers Audio for $150 (after discount)

I have a thing for funky clocks and watches, especially analogue ones. It’s something about putting a twist on an age old way of telling time that makes it interesting to me. When it comes to telling time with at twist, the Decode Clock by Arthur Yung and Clement Cheung just happens to fit the bill perfect. Based on a traditional wall clock the hours are only readable when the hour hand passes over the coded word. Combined with a clean white design and a fairly reasonable $50 price tag, the Decode Clock is a winner.
Available from Generate for $49.

Last week my travels brought me through San Jose airport where I was able to snap a picture of one of my favorite airport wall clocks (above left). The actual clock mechanism is completely flush with the wall, and the wall becomes the clock face. I was hoping to find an easy way to do a similar thing in our house when I stumbled across this wall clock at Arango. It’s the exact same idea, except I’m not sure the actual clock is flush to the wall (but I’m sure it could be) like the one in SJO. Best of all it has all the pieces I need to make it work and it’s only $30.
Real Wall Clock available at Arango’s for $30.

My wife and I love to cook, it’s what we do for entertainment every night. That may be what has lead to my obsession/facination with kitchen timers. The twice as nice timer is one that I have never seen before and I am loving it. It has two separate timers in case you have more than one dish that you need to keep track of, and it has a great retro look that would be right at home in any Mid Century Modern home. Available in mint or red.

Available from uncommon goods for $18.

Lexon has a tradition of makeing some wonderfuly simple products, and the Around Clock is no exception. Designed by Anthony Dickens, the Around clock features durable ABS construction available in either black or white. A single red line wraps around the side to indicate the current time. Price is $22.
Available from Unica Home for $22.

I’ve always been a fan of Mid Century Modern design, and it seems like as time goes by the atomic era grows on me even more. One of the more iconic styles from the era are all the different starburst clocks. There is something about those lines that just scream 50’s to me. This Starburst Wall Clock from Chiasso would be a good centerpiece clock for any room. At 23″ diameter, it’s no little guy, and with the high contrast black it’s sure to get noticed. It’s currently on sale for $58, and it looks like there are only 3 left. Made of steel and black plastic.
Available from Chiasso for $58.

Chiasso has a couple of new wall clocks out, my favorite of which is the Trace Clock. It is made of a wooden core with 12 solid aluminum rods that project out from the middle. They describe the effect as a look “that’s stunning contemporary with just a hint of retro.” I would say that it’s atomic clock shape is more than just a hint of retro. It’s that classic mid century vibe that it has that makes me like it so much. The overall diameter is 20″ and the cost is $88.
Available from Chiasso for $88.

If you prefer words to numbers, this is the clock for you. The spell it out clock is a creative take on the traditional analogue clock. Instead of having numbers, everything is spelled out, like seven twenty four. Not only does this make for a great looking clock, its probably pretty handy for those new schoolers that struggle telling time on the old analogue clocks (you know who you are!). The clock itself has a clean brushed metal frame, and the words are in Helvetica font. For only $24 this clock is a great deal for any design junkie who loves words.
Available from Signals for $24.

I am always on the look out for a new simple alarm clock. We have a small round one from Ikea that sits on the floor next to our bed. It takes plenty of abuse on early mornings as I flail to hit the snooze button on the back.
These Wiggle Wiggle Clocks designed by Chris Koens look like they could stand up to my abuse, although I’m not even sure if they are an alarm clock or not. One thing I do know is that they rock, literally! From the description it sounds like the rocking is never consistent, sometimes slow and smooth and sometimes quick and jittery. You’ve gotta like a clock with that much personality.

Available from Generate for $29.

I am always on the lookout for a good affordable and well designed wall clock. It’s hard to find a nice simple one for a good price, but this one from Well Dressed Home seemed to fit the bill. I liked the subtle contrast between the metal frame and the soft wood background. The clock is currently on sale for $24. I was pretty excited about it until I started reading the details. It looks like it is actually a faux cherry background and a hard plastic frame. So the question is, just because it’s fake, would you still want it? For me I think I may have to pass.
Available from well dressed home for $24