5 Things to Consider Before Purchasing Your Next Clock

An exquisite time piece can be more than just athat the place you will hang it will stand against the
reminder of how time flies. It can also be a familyelements and hold the clock secure for many years
heirloom passed down from generation to generationto come.
with the greatest of care. Who doesn't have an aunt,4. Sound: Clocks have variety of different sounds to
uncle, or grandparent that they stayed with as a kidthem. It may be hard to tell how loud a specific clock
that had a wonderful ticking clock or a chime clockis when you are in a clock store. The sound of a
that would musically remind you of the hour?clock in a store full of clocks will sound quite different
Will your timepiece be something that your family willat night in the quiet of your own home. Take a
pass on for generations? If not, here are a fewsound recording of both the ticks and the chime and
things you may want to consider before making yourplay them for yourself or your family during the
next purchase.quietest time in your house to determine if the clock
1. Service: When purchasing an expensive timepiece itwill fit with your needs.
is always good to find a company that stands behind5. Maintenance: Clocks are fine pieces of art created
their product. Do they have a warranty on the piecewith a number of different materials. Those made of
you bought, if so, how long and what does it cover?fine woods and metals may require specials cleaners
Do they sell the parts needed for repairs or will theyto help preserve their excellence, and a good store
have to order them? Also, how long have they beenor online dealer should be able to sell you the correct
in business? Purchase an expensive clock from acleaners for your clock. Most clocks also require
store that may go out of business and you will havemaintenance of the internal components. Ask for a
no place to ask questions or get service done in therecommended scheduled maintenance routine and
future.keep it in close to the clock so you will remember
2. Style: With the fashion styles changing with thewhen maintenance may be needed.
season, think about what you want in a clock beforeTime: Webster's Dictionary defines time as the
purchasing. Will you be living in your current locationsystem of sequential relationship that any event has
five or ten years from now? If not, will the clockto any other, as past, present, or future being
you purchase fit your new location? Purchase a clockindefinite and continuous.
that is a reflection of your definition of "timeless."I've always thought of time as the most precious gift
Find a clock style that fits your personality and it willthat one can give, the giving of time is the giving of
mostly likely fit your home decor for many years tooneself, making the recipient more important than
come.any other event that may be occurring. A timepiece
3. Size: Clocks come in many different sizes andnot only stands for the seconds and minutes that
shapes. If you are looking for a wall clock; determinepass before our eyes, buy also the memories and
its weight to see wether or not the wall you aremoments that we will remember for a lifetime.
planning on hanging it on will hold the weight. If youChoose your next clock wisely, that next timepiece
are picking a free standing clock; determine theyou purchase may just mark the clicks and chimes of
weight of the clock to see how to move it in thethe most memorable moments of your life!
future. If your clock is an outdoor clock; determine