Classic Car Watches

A clock is used to indicate time and maintain the passage of time in designated intervals, including seconds, minutes and hours. The word “clock” is derived from the Celtic words “clagan” and “clocca,” meaning “bell.” For clock specialists, the word “clock” exclusively means a device with a striking mechanism that audibly announces intervals of time by ringing a bell, a set of chimes or a gong. Technically, a silent instrument that lacks a striking mechanism is known as a timepiece. The word “clock” is generally used to refer to any device that measures and displays time and is not worn on a person, like a watch.

Arguable, every person refers to multiple clocks each day. Personally, I look at my alarm clock, cell phone clock, computer clock, wall clock, oven clock and microwave clock several times a day. A clock can keep me from being late, tell me when it’s time to have a meal, or tell me what time my favorite TV shot is on. It can also be a decorative piece for a home. A grandfather clock is a large, attractive piece for a very traditional home, while a contemporary wall clock is easy to hang anywhere and is quieter than a clock that rings on the hour.