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Digital Or Analog

The wall clock design has progressed a lot in the last couple of centuries. One of its most significant developments was the digital chipboard-based clocks. These clocks, unlike the traditional ones, don't use a mechanical but an integrated circuit-based system.

They display the time in numbers and are highly customizable. The clock can also display additional information like dates, days, temperature, and sometimes a tiny text. These features make it perfect for modernized homes.

On the other hand, the analog clock is a bit noisy and uses needles to display time. However, it is aesthetically better and offers catchy looks. And there are a lot of models and designs of these clocks. So they fit into every home, especially if the place has a traditional interior.

Analog clocks you can find in the market are wall clocks, mantel clocks, tabletop clocks, grandfather clocks, cuckoo clocks, or pendulum clocks. Most of the clocks today are digital and battery-operated. In comparison, mechanical clocks like winding clocks are still trending with the mentioned various clock designs. For example, a cuckoo clock can be a battery, quartz, or mechanically operated. Same with pendulum clocks nowadays can be battery operated, quartz operated, or electromagnetic operated. To find the best mix and match of wall clock design, find out how it works and where you think it will best suit your room.

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Both the digital and analog clocks have sub-categories. For instance, in analog, you have the wind-up clock that needs winding to work. The winding clock is best for old-school homes, but it comes with the hassle as you need to wind it every couple of days. The atomic clock, on the other hand, is much more expensive than the standard clocks.

Apart from the two clock types, there's also a budding clock type that's trending - the smart clock. This clock comes with a smart chip that can set alarms and make minor adjustments using voice commands.

This variant is the best possible option for modern homes that are loaded with future technologies. It goes perfectly with modern gadgets like Alexa, smart refrigerators, and smart washing machines.

Clock Build

The build and the material used for a clock directly affect both its quality and its accuracy. Suppose the material used for the wall clock is cheap. In that case, the part will wear faster, and with every minor degradation will come inaccuracy. And in a couple of months, the clock will have an error of several minutes or even hours.

Similarly, if the material used for the digital clock is cheap, it will consume more power and sometimes generate heat. You may also have a hard time guessing the writing on it.

So always go for a clock that uses brass or stainless steel for the internal parts. It should also use a hardened glass or mineral glass. Never go for fiberglass or regular glass. The first one is prone to scratches while the other is too delicate.

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While buying the clock, make sure that it's glass and the body is scratch-resistant if possible. This is because the clock stays out and has to face dust. And every time you wipe this dust, it will cause abrasion. If the glass or body cannot take it, the body will look scratched and old within a few months.

As for the external build, the clock is available in metal, wood, plastic, stone, and several other materials. Each of them is excellent, and it's just a matter of your choice. As long as the material matches your interior, you won't have any issues.

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