Evening Standard - ES Magazine
GET YOUR CLOCKS OFF
Elevate your timekeeping with a statement wall clock you can’t ignore
The clock on my father’s car dashboard was always 10 minutes fast: we were dropped off at parties 10 minutes early and collected before the cake was cut (I had to try very hard not to do the same thing with my children). I think he picked up this trait during his time doing National Service and not much else apart from some very funny stories. I have no such excuse; my timekeeping is largely anxiety based.
I’ve recently bought a wristwatch — nothing too fancy, just swapping out my little bits of tanking crypto for something more analogue. I wear it in the evening if I have to go out and it’s so nice to discreetly check how soon I can leave without having to whip out my phone.
Keeping an eye on the time is a necessary evil, especially if you have been hardwired never to be late or you like cooking. The wall clock in my kitchen gets more use than the mirror by the front door. It is a particularly lovely thing, a present from a colleague, a basic Ikea wall clock that he took apart and changed the numbers 12, 3, 6, 9 for A, D, A, M.
Featured here is a selection of my favourite timepieces. I love the sleek, midcentury style of George Nelson clocks and the charm of the Fornasetti sunburst; a full-on Georgian mahogany is essential if you have the budget and the space. Who wouldn’t like to admire such a beautiful thing while boiling their morning egg?