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Custom Lighthouse Moving Tide Clock

Created by Alan Winick

Watch the water rise and fall at the foot of your favorite lighthouse with this charming custom tide clock.

$150.00

Unique design Great gift Beautiful craftsmanship Fun and useful Conversation piece Personalized Accurate tide tracking

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Independent Maker

Made in USA

What Makes It Uncommon

Be the keeper of your own lighthouse watching the tides change from the shore…or anywhere you display this handcrafted piece. The lovely coastal scene on Alan Winick’s tide clock depicts a watercolor of the East Coast lighthouse of your choice, with a mechanically animated ocean that rises and falls along with the real tide. Below, a traditional dial tracks the hours to the next tide.

  • Choose from 60 lighthouses.
  • Counts the hours until the two high and two low tides each day (in areas with semidiurnal tides).
  • Handmade in Connecticut.

created by

Alan Winick

With a background in marine biology, philosophy, and a bit of engineering thrown in, Alan Winick interests as an inventor span a wide range of disciplines. His inventions include a baby toy, a rescue device for racing sailboats, and a one-man submarine, among others. He believes that everyone is an inventor, and has at one time or another thought of ways to make or do something in a better way. What distinguishes himself from others is the willingness, the insanity if you will, to try and actualize the idea.

This is a made-to-order item that ships directly from the maker. If you order today your item will ship no later than 6/30/2025.

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Made from

styrene, plexiglas, engineered wood

Measurements

6.5" L x 2" W x 11" H

Care

Clean with a soft, damp cloth; do not use ammonia or solvents to clean.

Notes

Once your order is submitted it is entered into production and changes and cancellations cannot be accommodated- we are sorry, no exceptions. We do our best to turn orders around as quickly as possible and as a result, orders begin production immediately. - All Orders Final

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People love this tide clock for its unique design, beautiful craftsmanship, and its functionality as both a conversation piece and a practical gift for tracking tides.

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    Beautifully crafted tide clock that captures the essence of Maine's hi…

    • Kay
    • Maine

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    This was the first and only time I had seen this item anywhere!!! It …

    • Surfer Girl
    • West Windsor NJ

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    What a delightful gift. I've had a tide clock before but it was not ea…

    • Tide Watcher
    • Charleston SC

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Kay
  • verified reviewer
  • Maine

Beautiful, customized gift

Beautifully crafted tide clock that captures the essence of Maine's historic lighthouses.

  • 3 stars out of 5
  • Puddle jumper
  • verified reviewer
  • Undisclosed

Not worth the price

The tide clock inner portion was detached from the outer frame when I received it because there were pieces missing to hold it in place. Also, image quality of the product was not good in my opinion.

  • 3 stars out of 5
  • BWolt
  • verified reviewer
  • Jupiter, FL

Could be better artwork

Keep in mind you cannot return this product. The gauge works well. However, the picture of what was supposed to be the lighthouse location I chose, did not reflect my lighthouse. So, if this is important to you, I would pass.

  • 4 stars out of 5
  • M
  • verified reviewer
  • Lynn MA

I bought this as a gift

As it is a gift, I have no idea if this works but it is a beautiful piece that I hope gift recipient will love!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Surfer Girl
  • verified reviewer
  • West Windsor NJ

Unique and Wonderful

This was the first and only time I had seen this item anywhere!!! It is a wonderful addition to coastal decor. And as a gift it went over the top!!! Excellent craftsmanship as well

  • 2 stars out of 5
  • Wave Watcher
  • verified reviewer
  • Boston, MA

Disappointing

The item was very flimsy, not the solid frame as expected.

Response from merchant

Thank you for posting! We're surprised at what you thought about the material as we rarely get this type of feedback and so many customers do love it. We'll be sure to pass this along to our team.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Tide Watcher
  • verified reviewer
  • Charleston SC

A Fun Present

What a delightful gift. I've had a tide clock before but it was not easy to read. This one is. And it's fun. It's designed so that, once it's set and activated, the "water" rises and falls with the tide. My partner and I love it!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Robyn
  • verified reviewer
  • NJ

tide clock with local lighthouse

my husband checks this clock every day fascinated by it's accuracy. I think he has it set up the way he wants it now, two weeks since Christmas! I may buy one for each of his brothers!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • sailor's wife
  • verified reviewer
  • Chatham Ma

Happy with product

This item was a hit with my sailor husband and all the family living here at the ooast. Very pleased with the quality..better than I expected.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Tamera
  • verified reviewer
  • Vermont

An amazing piece with my happy place

I can't wait to give this beautiful piece to my sister Nubble lighthouse is our happy place. Our mom took us there as kids and it's been an annual trek for my sister for many years. I also get there as often as I can. I know my sister will thoroughly enjoy this ride clock and all of the memories it brings up.

  • Oregon

Is this moving tide clock compatible with the tides in the pacific northwest?

Verified reply from Itamar

Great question! At this time, the Custom Lighthouse Moving Tide Clock is only made to work with eastern tides.

  • undisclosed

Where is the list of lighthouses?

Verified reply from Ashley

Hi please choose the customize button, where you will find different states listed. Once a state is chosen you can select a lighthouse. Hope this helps! Thank you for asking.

  • Cambridge, MA

How can you control the frame color? I want the blue frame on the Nubble Lighthouse (Maine). I can't tell what color it is.

Verified reply from Itamar

At this time, the color of the frame is not customizable and only comes in the shown dark color. However, we will pass along your feedback :^)

  • Asbury Park

Hi can you post a larger picture of the Asbury park, NJ option?

Verified reply from Itamar

At this time, we cannot change the sizing of our lighthouse options on the product page. We will pass along your feedback :^)

  • New York

There are two options for the lighthouse I would like to order. How do I specify the option I want?

Verified reply from Andy

Hi! Select customize on the right, select the state you want, then select the lighthouse you want.

  • undisclosed

Is the tide clock battery operated

Verified reply from Michelle

Yes! The tide clocks run on a single AA battery which should last about one year, before you have to replace the battery.

  • Connecticut

This lighthouse clock is such a great idea. I have a friend that toured all of them off the coast of New London CT but none of the lighthouses he loves are listed. Is there any way I could order a custom one of RaceRock off of Fisher's Island NY or Ledgelight in CT?

Verified reply from Michelle

Hi! Unfortunately, the artist does not take custom orders. The only lighthouses available are the ones listed.

  • New London, CT

Is it possible to choose a different lighthouse in CT to be customized?

Verified reply from Jasmine

Unfortunately, only the lighthouses listed are available. The vendor isn't taking any custom orders for this clock.

  • West Chester, PA

Will the tide clock stand freely or must it be hung on the wall?

Verified reply from Allison

The clock can be set on a table or hung on a wall.

  • Seattle, WA

How does it know when the tides are? Do you need to set it?

Verified reply from Allison

Yes! You'll need to set it. Tide clocks don’t show the time, but rather the time remaining until low tide or high tide. Unlike a regular time clock that goes around in 12 hours, tide clocks travels around in 12 hours and 25 minutes - the average time between high tides in places where tides are mostly regular, or semidiurnal. These are locations that experience two high and low tides of approximately equal size every lunar day.

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