When buying anything, whether it is a clock or a house, you’ll need a bit of reference information to help you figure out what you want, and more importantly, what is the best value for your money. With as many clocks as there are on the market, it’s easy to get confused or become indecisive about a purchase. That’s why we’ve combined a quick little guide to help you make the best decision. 

Here are 3 of the most important things you should consider when purchasing a clock:

Your budget

 

So, the first thing you should establish when buying anything at all, especially a clock, is your budget.  Before you can establish a budget, you need to do a bit of window shopping to get an idea of how much certain clocks go for. Next, you need to ask yourself how much you can spend and determine the flexibility of your budget.

You may say to yourself that $100 is a good enough price, but you may find a clock that you absolutely love for $150. Do you have a $50 extra wiggle room? Sometimes, you can’t put a price on quality, but you should exercise some self-control.

Type of clock

 

 

Clocks come in different shapes and sizes and can fall into a number of categories. The most basic categories are analog and digital, but this can be further broken down into other categories such as alarm clocks, cuckoo clocks, flip clocks, wall clocks, texttime clocks, etc, depending on what you plan to use it for. 

Clocks may also be classified as battery-operated or electrical. Battery-operated clocks have the advantage of being easy to move and install, and of having no wires. On the other hand, electrical clocks are generally more expensive, require more effort during wiring, and stop working whenever there’s an outage or power surge.  

Your Decor

 

Your clock should complement your decor as much as possible since it is both a functional and decorative piece. The wrong clock can throw off the balance in a room completely! And, if you happen to have nosy guests who like to throw in their two cents on every little thing, just imagine the field day they’d have with such a clock.

The clock you get should also reflect personal taste, after all, you’re going to be the one using it on a daily basis. If you’re into minimalist designs and simplicity, you’re better off with a minimalistic clock. On the other hand, if you’re an avid traveler, a city clock could reflect that.

 

 

 

If you’re planning to purchase a wall clock, it should ideally be easy to hang and won’t require multiple holes in your wall. The best wall clocks require a single screw to sit perfectly and are usually no-brainers.

 

By now you should’ve narrowed your options down, so the next step is to check out all of their cool features to find the perfect one for you home! Happy clock-hunting!