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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

Unique design Conversation starter Fun to read Great gift Easy setup Readable screen

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Arrives Wed, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 28

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What Makes It Uncommon

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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This item is not available to ship outside of the U.S. See International FAQ for more info.

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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