Not a big watch, a big clock – specifically the Pocket Wall Clock at Urban Outfitters.
Yes, inspired by a pocket watch, the clock has a chrome outer finish, metal hands and vintage-style numerals, the whole thing coming in around 23cm in diameter and running on a single AA battery.
Price? Yours for £20.
If the clocks going forward have made you look at your timekeeping in a whole new light, maybe now is the time to invest in a new clock. Step forward the Stuyvesant mantel clock, one of the latest designs from Newgate.
We've featured many of Newgate's models over the years for their retro good looks and this one is no exception. With attractive curved edges, the clock is glass with either a black or red dial and mirrored markers. It measures 14.5cm across, making it even more likely to stand out on a mantelpiece.
The price is reasonable too, at £19.95
Buy it from Colloco
When you've done the full Ikea tour and you exit via the general store, there's every chance you'll see the Dekad alarm clock piled high somewhere.
It's classic Ikea – small, cheap, useful and just a little bit distinctive. In this case, that distinction comes from looking like something pulled from the first half of the 20th century. The functionality isn't far off that either, although battery power has replaced several winds for power. Aside from that, if offers the time and gets you out of bed with a hammer of those bells. Job done really.
Price? A very tempting £3.99.
Searching for a retro look but with green credentials? Check out this wall clock which, believe it or not, is made from recycled plastic coffee cups.
Full marks for a the look of the clock: chunky white numbers, set onto a black clock face with a bright trim of red. And, as for the material, well apparently it's been developed so it has a nicer feel and look than plastic. You can buy one of the clocks for £25.95 and decide that for yourself.
Buy it from ECOutlet
It's hard to keep track of the hundreds of mid-century classics we've featured on this site, alongside the contemporary pieces that use them for inspiration. However, all too often the style comes with a hefty price tag. If you like the look, but not the high costs involved, you may be interested in 'Make It', a how-to book on mid-century style that's available on-line.
The book has been put together by the people behind the Curlby web community and features twelve different projects ranging from how to make a Nelson-style clock, as shown above, to recreating your own Calder-influenced mobile or Girard-inspired Ottoman. The text also has information on all the designers highlighted.
With templates and patterns included, if you're craftily inclined, it sounds well worth the $9.99 for a downloadable colour pdf or $18 for a full colour printed version.
Find out more on-line
We've previously featured all kinds of attractive retro clocks that have come courtesy of Karlsson. This Spider Clock is no exception to the rule.
It features chrome tips that radiate out from the clock face, each covered in brightly coloured balls. In fact, it's quite similar to George Nelson's classic Vitra Ball clock.
However, the Karlsson version is available on a budget, costing just £35.
Buy it from John Lewis
