Metal and Glass Wall Clock 30cm

A wall clock earns its place by being readable from the far side of the room, and this one is built around that. The face is plain, the hands are metal and slim, and the 30cm diameter gives enough space between the markers that the time registers at a glance rather than needing a second look. There is no branding on the dial and no decoration competing with the hands.

The case is metal with a glass front, which is a more solid combination than the moulded plastic most clocks of this size use. The glass keeps dust off the dial and the metal rim gives a clean edge against a painted wall. It reads as a considered object rather than an appliance, which matters when a clock is often the only thing on a wall.

The movement is a silent sweep quartz — the second hand glides rather than ticking, so there is none of the audible click that makes a conventional clock unbearable in a quiet room. It runs on a single AA battery, not supplied, and will keep good time for a year or more between changes. Hang it on a fixing rated for the weight, and check the wall for buried cables and pipes before drilling. Keep spare batteries out of reach of children.

• Wall clock, 30cm diameter, metal case with a glass front
• Silent sweep quartz movement - no audible ticking
• Plain undecorated dial with slim metal hands for clear reading
• Runs on one AA battery (not supplied)
• Suits living rooms, dining rooms, hallways and home offices
• Use a wall fixing rated for the weight of the clock
• Check for pipes and cables before drilling
• Keep batteries out of reach of children