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Literary Clock

Observe the passage of time as every minute of the day transforms into literary quotes drawn from more than 13,000 classics over the past six centuries.

$199.00 - $349.00

Eco-Friendly

What Makes It Uncommon

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Need to check the time? Close the book on traditional clocks with a bibliophile-inspired digital innovation. This timepiece showcases literary quotes instead of conventional numbers to indicate the moments of the day. Every minute, a new handpicked story excerpt appears on the display, synchronizing with the current time. It’s the most cultured and captivating way for avid readers to stay punctual.

  • Powered by a library of more than 13,000 literary quotes from works spanning six centuries.
  • Select whether handpicked quotes appear in English, French, German, or Spanish.
  • Choose how often quotes are displayed: every minute, five minutes, 30 minutes, or hourly.
  • Features a solid white oak housing with a front bezel made from recycled ABS plastic and a polished brass base and crown to change settings.
  • Easty-to-adjust parental controls allow you to decide whether the clock displays explicit quotes.
  • Comes with a USB-C charging cable that lets the clock hold a charge for several weeks, depending on settings.
  • Built-in WiFi technology allows the clock to update all software and content on its own.
  • Packaging and several clock components made with recyclable materials.
  • Clock designed with longevity in mind and can easily be disassembled if needed.
  • Made in China.

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Sadly, we are unable to ship to APO, FPO, or DPO addresses at this time. We are working towards a solution that will allow us to resume this type of shipping.


Made from

brass, glass, recycled abs, white oak wood, lithium batteries, electronics

Measurements

Standard: 5" L x 3.5" H x 2" W
Large: 7.8" L x 6" H x 2.3" W

Item ID

59949

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