Remodelista

We’re always in search of classic, easy-to-read kitchen clocks that manage to be both retro and modern at the same time. Here are some good choices; all with quartz-battery mechanisms.

Above: Giant Newgate London Clock, based on an original design from the 1940s; $350 at Conran.

Above: Swiss Railway Clock by Mondaine; small is $195, large is $395 at MoMA Store.

Above: Beech Wall Clock; £25 at Muji in the UK.

Above: City Hall Clock designed in 1955 by Arne Jacobsen; $490 at DWR.

Above: Pugg wall clock; $19.99 from Ikea.

Above: Wall Clock with Lines, designed by Max Bill in the 1950s; $420 at Lumens.

Above: Bengt Ek Wall Clock; $91 at Unica Home.

Above: Plywood Clock from Mori Toyoshi; $70 at MoMA Store.

Above: Plain, simple Helvetica Clock from MSC Industrial Supply Co.; $32.56.

Above: Restoration Hardware's English Depot Clock; $79.

Above: Infinity Instruments Administrator Clock;$19.90 at Amazon.