Looking for some last minute stocking stuffers? Here are a couple cool/unique products that I found over at Fredflare.com. These Talking Japanese Watches come in a variety of colors, and you can even mix and match parts. Best part of all though is that with the push of a button it will tell you the time… in Japanese. On sale for $15.

The Repro Depot note card book includes 24 retro patterned cards and envelopes. These kickback patterns could be just the thing for the MCM lover on your shopping list. $16

The white Russian Dolls are actually Russian Doll Measuring cups! Includes six standard measuring cups made of sturdy plastic. Stack them all together inside the largest 5″ doll or spread them out. $16

Last but not least are some retro inspired headphones for the music lover. Imported from Japan these Zumreed Headphones come in lime, pink, blue, white or black. If you want the white, better act quick. There are only two left! $65

Hello, wall candies! Looking for a pop of color? Check out these bright and cheery clocks from Chroma Lab. Each clock is built by hand from birch plywood and then hand painted using Benjamin Moore Aura paints. A semi-gloss topcoat is added for luster and durability. Each design is made to order and custom color schemes are welcome – just ask!

Wall Clocks from Chroma Lab: $45

>Loving what the Furni interns created this year! The Knox IE Intern Edition clock has the same great touch of style, but takes it towards the raw side with chipboard casing. Designed and Built by Furni’s 2009 Summer interns Mark Fromow, Jonathan Pitoscia and Daniel Finkelstein. Available only in a limited run of 22 units!

Knox IE Intern Edition Clock from Furni: $98

I’m a big fan of thinking out side of the box, like making a clock where the hand is completely stationary. I’m also a big fan of wenge, and apparently so is Jason Linde, architect and designer of the Wenge Series of clocks. Made from a veneered block of wood, each clock has a stationary enamel hand and a rotating acrylic wheel. Pricing starts at $110.

Available from Supermarket HQ

Last Friday I posted about american designer George Nelson. One of our savvy readers pointed out to me that big box wonderstore Target actually carries a small collection of George Nelson clocks. Priced between $35 – $150 most of the clocks fall into the fairly typical clock price range. Designer snobs will be happy to know that they are getting an authentic George Nelson clock, those that are less particular will just be glad to find a sweet clock at Target.

George Nelson at Target.

A great look back at one of americas greatest designers.

Holy smokes! Have you checked out Chiasso lately? Their collection of clocks is nuts! From obvious “inspirations” to unique, exclusive time pieces, they’ve got a clock to match just about everyone’s style. From modern to minimal, contemporary to eclectic, your options are pretty much endless (well… you’ve got almost 40 clocks to choose from, anyway). What are some of your favorite? (I actually own the orange “Atomic Clock” – I love it!)

Clocks from Chiasso: $24 – $122

Loving these watches from Swedish designer David Ericsson – that copper one is a real looker!

About:
VOID Watches is a new, independent boutique watch brand launched in 2008 as the single vision of Swedish designer David Ericsson. VOID Watches has a unique take on watch design using simple yet expressive shapes, giving our watches an almost architectural expression. Just like a great building is designed to fit its environment, all VOID Watches are made to sit perfectly on your wrist.

Available from voidwatches.com – €129
[worldwide shipping is included in the price]

There is an old MCM wall clock in the SJO airport that I always sit under while I am waiting for my flight. I’ve thought about how I could make something similar out clock parts, but never really figured out a good way to do it. It looks like all the hard work has been done for me. This DIY Wall Clock kit from Radius Design includes the clock hands and the dots for you to arrange however you want. This is no puny clock either, the big hand measures 18 inches long and the small hand is almost 16 inches. Made of aluminum and stainless steel.

DIY Wall Clock available from Radius Design for $99.

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If you weren’t a fan of the wonderful Braun alarm clock I posted last week, maybe this will be more your style. The Click Clock may be the perfect alarm clock for the obsessive compulsive. I know when I set my alarm I end up checking it several times “just to make sure”. When you set an alarm on the Click Clock it displays the alarm time prominently below the current time. That way it just takes a quick glance to make sure everything is set up the way it should be. Functional, good looking, and at only $35 relatively affordable.

Available from the MoMa Store for $35.