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This might be my favorite alarm clock for the month, or maybe this year so far… You tilt it to turn it on and tilt it back to turn it off. Very simple, and so very cool (and not very expensive, hurray!).

Available in rhodemine pink, lime yellow, green bamboo, black, turquoise, and white.

by Nina Tolstrup for Lexon of France

5.3″ x 3.1″ x 1.4″

Telling the time can be an exercise in decoding with this clock. As the minute hand intersects with the words, the hour is apparent.

12″ diam.
Aluminium & Glass

Quite the thing to have when you’re needing to keep track of a few of the important cities around the world. Each clock has individual mechanisms, and is shaped according to the respective countries they represent.

White metal faces and red metal hands.

Set of 3

This is a charming little alarm clock that sits up on a wedge-shaped foot. If you’ve got to wake up early, at least start your day out right.

This is a nice touch on the regular ol’ clock- each hour is spelled out in black and each minute spelled out in light gray.

10″ Dia
Titanium/White

While this clock is on a slight backorder, I do believe it will be worth the wait. And, honestly, the price really isn’t all that bad either.

“A stunning interpretation of the traditional carriage clock, the Ghost Clock features ornate white etching and Roman numerals on the glass front, an intricate, visible chrome mechanism, and a reflective mirror backing. Its ample size makes it a prominent addition to a mantle or furnishing. Simple assembly required. Takes one AA battery (not included).”

Size: 14.75h x 10w x 3.25″d

I truly love this.

“designed by kouji iwasaki, the wood LED clocks won top prize at the asahikawa international design fair in 2002. these clever clocks have a very thin layer of veneer that permits the LEDs to shine through. available in two sizes: long (7″ x 4″ x 3.5″) or tall (8.25″ x 3.5″ x 3.5″). includes AC adapter. available april 2006.”

What was that? You’re looking for a clock that tells you the temperature and ambient humidity? And you want a matte steel frame? Well, here’s one for less than 50 bucks.

11″x 12″H

For those of you that want nothing but the essentials, these hands will certainly help you tell the time minimalistically. Is that a word? Or, you could get creative and make your own markers for each hour. You could also perhaps go to your local hardware or craft store and get something similar for less, but who wants to do that when there’s the ease of online shopping?

Short hand measures 16″; long hand is 21″. Black, powder-coated metal. Uses one AA battery, not included.

35.5″ dia. at six o’clock

I do believe this qualifies as an ‘i-would-have-this-in-my-home’ object.

White plexiglass with black lettering.

12.5″x 12.5″H

This wall clock designed by Jacob Jensen in 1988 still retains every bit of it’s design integrity today. Black and white, dials to tell the time, what’s not to like?

Brushed aluminum; MDF

Requires 1 AA battery, included.

11.5″ square 1″ thick

Start your day with some Danish design.

“Jacob Jenson’s digital alarm clock. Slim design features 24 hour clock with alarm function, built in light and snooze function. Battery included. Made in Denmark.”
5.5in X 1.5in X .5in

This little baby has everything you need to get out of bed in the morning (except a cup of coffee). It’s a radio and a digital alarm clock in one, with auto/manual tuning and 5 station presets, as well as an auxiliary input jack for other devices (like a CD player or MP3 player) just in case you need that too. An external power supply is included or you might choose to use the rechargeable battery-powered option. My favorite part is color options- it’s available in the nice red you see here, or black, white, and yellow.

Also, it’s casing is made of weather resistant rubber.

7 1/4″ W x 6 3/16″ H x 2 1/16″ D

A conceptual clock, of sorts…
“A circle is the locus of all points equidistant from a central point. There’s a theory that if you can draw a circle, you can draw anything. everlab, in its quest to merge art and science, now brings to you the one-hour circle. Portable, adhesive, and battery-powered, the one-hour circle creates a perfect pencil orbit in sixty minutes. Available in a range of aesthetically appealing colours, the everlab one-hour circle can bring a little bit of mathematical perfection to every room in the house.” Via Core77.

If you or anyone you know would like to awaken to a spiritual mantra of Ram + Sita may I recommend the spiritual alarm clock? The statues are illuminated at night. Duh.

Made in India.
Takes 3 AA batteries (not included).

8 1/4 “× 4 1/4 “× 2”