1. John Lewis - £100
A traditional clock that will transcend short-lived interiors trends, this clock from John Lewis is big, bold and easy to read. It's ideal for anyone who likes to keep things simple.
50cm diameter
www.johnlewis.com; 0845 604 9049
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2. Dwell - £89 A compact clock that tells you the time, day and date in easy-to-read monochrome. It’s good for a home office or kitchen where space is of the essence. H23 x W23 x D10cm www.dwell.co.uk; 0870 241 8653
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3. Drinkstuff - £34.99 Each of the 12 cubes has an adhesive back, so can be positioned in any way you fancy. Arrange them in a circle to make up a traditional clock face or go for a more chaotic creation. Each cube is 62mm x 62mm x 62mm www.drinkstuff.com; 0870 428 0958
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4. Conran - £120 Fast on its way to becoming a modern design classic, this flat-fronted clock mixes traditional styling with a modern edge. Although the cuckoo is cute, turn down the sound for sanity. W41 x D9.5 x H81 cm www.conranshop.co.uk; 020-7589 7401
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5. Dutch By Design - £15 It’s the wall that makes the clock because the Silhouette is a clock-shaped sticker that adheres to, well … anything. Simply place the timepiece over the top and the clock is complete. H86 x W31 cm www.dutchbydesign.com; 0870 892 1903
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6. Twenty Twenty One - £29 The feather-tipped hands of this petite ceramic clock won’t make time fly but they certainly put a feather in the cap for clock-watchers. 10cm diameter www.twentytwentyone.com; 020-7837 1900
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7. The Old Cinema - £1,350 For a one-off timepiece, investing in an antique is theway to go. This huge polished steel job is a glorious piece of design. For more, check out the excellent Old Cinema antiques emporium. 150cm diameter www.theoldcinema.co.uk; 020-8995 4166
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8. Baileys - £70
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9. Purves - £13 Here’s a clock that keeps things simple – no numbers, no face and just a pair of hands – so you can place it pretty much anywhere. Conjure a backdrop or whack it over a poster. 38cm diameter www.purves.co.uk; 8893 4000
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10. Contemporary Heaven - £45 Keep track of the time and what everyone in the household is doing by consulting this blackboard-mounted timepiece. It’s also magnetic, so display photos, notes or …bills. H58 x W58 x D2 cm www.contemporaryheaven.co.uk
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5 November 2007, Chosen by: Rebecca Armstrong