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Choose a clock

Shape, sound and a dial you can read.

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A small clock beside mugs and utensils on a kitchen counter
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Choosing a clock for a busy kitchen

Kitchen clocks need a useful sightline and a position away from cooking mess.

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A wall clock positioned above a towel rail in a bright bathroom
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A bathroom clock needs more than a pretty face

Humidity and splashes make the bathroom a different setting from an ordinary living room.

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An exterior wall clock sheltered under the building edge
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When an outdoor clock belongs under cover

An outdoor label still needs to be read alongside the installation limits.

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An illuminated digital alarm clock and lamp on a bedside table
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Light-up displays in a dark bedroom

A display that looks restrained in daylight can dominate a bedroom after the lights go out.

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A red desk clock beside paper clips on a work surface
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A clock for a home office video-call background

A background clock should suit your working view as well as the camera frame.

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A round numbered clock hanging above a mirror
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Roman numerals, Arabic numbers or simple markers

Dial markings change both the look of a clock and the effort needed to read it.

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A person supporting a large round wall clock in both hands
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Checking a wall clock's weight before ordering

The hanging arrangement and the wall matter as much as the number on the scale.

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A large clock above a sofa showing its scale within a room
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Buying a clock online without guessing its size

Use dimensions and a paper outline to turn a product photograph into a realistic room check.

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A digital desk clock with a radio-signal symbol beside an instruction booklet
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What to ask about a radio-controlled clock

Compatibility, reception and everyday settings are three separate questions.

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