These Are the Best Wall Clocks for Form and Function

La Crosse Technology’s 14-Inch Wall Clock is an excellent overall clock that uses atomic time to stay accurate. This clock automatically adjusts for daylight saving time for four time zones. It has a classic look, with a white face and a black rim with easy-to-read numbers. The minute and hour hands are bold and easy to see, while the second hand ticks quietly and precisely. The clock measures time in hours, minutes, and seconds.

This Bernhard Products Black Wall Clock is a budget-friendly option that displays the time in bold numbers with easy-to-see hour and minute hands. Its bold numbers and easy-to-read hour and minute hands make it an excellent choice for any space. The red second hand stands out even from a distance. The clock doesn’t tick but keeps accurate time with its precise quartz movements.

With a classic light oak finish and gold details, this Seiko Light Oak Traditional Schoolhouse Wall Clock has a soothing, swinging pendulum and a customizable chime. Set it to chime every quarter-hour, half-hour, or every hour. Alternatively, silence the chime completely or control the volume. The Roman numerals on the off-white octagon-shaped face give this clock a traditional look that complements a classical style.

The accurate Marathon Commercial Panoramic Autoset Atomic Clock not only tells the time, but it also can serve as an alarm clock, tell the date, and read the temperature. The clock has 12- or 24-hour settings and options for eight U.S. time zones. It automatically sets and adjusts the time through radio waves. The large 3.6-inch numbers on the display are easy to see from a distance, and it can be used on a wall or desk.

This CLXEAST Silent 24 Inch Wall Clock offers a vintage, classic look that complements many designs. The clock can serve as a functional statement piece in a bedroom, bathroom, living room, or office. It moves in a sweeping motion, so it stays quiet and keeps time accurately with its quartz mechanism.

The Sharper Image Light Up Electronic Word Clock actually “tells time.” Written out in words rather than displayed in numbers like a traditional clock face, words and sentences display the time. For example, it might read: “It is five minutes past eleven.” Choose from a sleek black finish with white letters or a copper housing with white letters. This modern clock can make a statement in offices or homes.

Designed with elegant Roman numerals and an antique face, the JUSTUP Wall Clock is an excellent option for combining time with an accent piece. The clock face has an aged, crackled vintage appearance. The hour and minute hands are ornate and will tell the time accurately when powered with a AA carbon battery (not included). The clock uses sweeping movements and does not tick.

Easy to see and understand, the JALL Digital Calendar Alarm Day Clock can help those who struggle with memory loss. Users can set up to five alarms to remind them to take medicine or do any other required task. The clock automatically dims at 7 p.m., or the user can turn off the auto-dim function. The clock has a yellow display mode to reduce brightness.