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Bruin20 · 21 March 2020, 03:00 PM

Just recently moved and have my first nice (not ikea) desk in a home office and with the quarantine going on I’ve been sitting at it for work way more than usual.

Thought I could use a nice desk clock but don’t really know where to start. I know Cartier makes some expensive quartz options and Panerai has some really cool mechanical hand wound ones.

What’s everyone’s favorite desk clock?

texasmade · 22 March 2020, 12:11 AM

JLC Atmos clocks are cool. I don’t own one but have seen a few at AD’s.

Paul_I · 22 March 2020, 12:23 AM

Breitling makes a beautiful desk clock for Bentley in various colors.

enjoythemusic · 22 March 2020, 12:32 AM

Another vote for Atmos.

fmc000 · 22 March 2020, 01:28 AM

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Another vote for Atmos.

Make it three.

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b0rderman · 22 March 2020, 03:25 AM

I'm not a Panerai guy but I love their style of desk clock.

Slider817 · 23 March 2020, 12:09 AM

Best? MB&F has made some amazing models, although they are obscenely expensive.

If you want to get an antique mechanical clock, I’d check out the upcoming Skinner clock auction, for a decent price you can likely get a very special piece or art/history that you will enjoy looking at for many years.

beshannon · 5 January 2021, 11:26 PM

Our JLC Atmos Transparent

Theothergreg · 6 January 2021, 12:05 AM

Another vote for MB&F. Functional art that is visually stunning and interactive.

enjoythemusic · 6 January 2021, 03:09 AM

^^^^^ Beeeeeee-you-teeeeee-ful!!!

Since my previous post, I acquired a Panerai table clock for my nightstand. 8-day movement, and EPIC as she glows all night. The magnified movement is wonderful.

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ansharma · 6 January 2021, 03:27 AM

Maybe not the best but Chopard is wonderful- just bought mine, lovely craftsmanship with solid swiss quartz movement.

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Theothergreg · 6 January 2021, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

^^^^^ Beeeeeee-you-teeeeee-ful!!!

Since my previous post, I acquired a Panerai table clock for my nightstand. 8-day movement, and EPIC as she glows all night. The magnified movement is wonderful.

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Thanks! That Panerai table clock is cool, too. I need to try to check it out in person.

BTW, I love your site since it covers my other passion (and money pit)

enjoythemusic · 6 January 2021, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theothergreg

Thanks! That Panerai table clock is cool, too. I need to try to check it out in person.

BTW, I love your site since it covers my other passion (and money pit)

The PAM clock is so... Panerai.

BTW it is quite hefty too! Been looking at many, including MB&F, yet for 3k the PAM really checked all the right boxes. Especially for nightstand use, nothing came close.

Thx for the kind compliment on the site. As always... Enjoy the Music

dchang81 · 6 January 2021, 04:08 AM

Hautlence has an awesome one. Quartz but it’s so cool.

stockae92 · 6 January 2021, 07:16 AM

Seiko QHL062 :D

MILGAUSS88 · 6 January 2021, 11:45 AM

What????????
No one suggesting Hodinkee's $6'000 low quality copy of a $300 LeCoultre travel alarm?
Still a must have.

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MILGAUSS88 · 6 January 2021, 11:49 AM

Sorry, couldn't help myself.
Still the stupidest thing I have ever seen.

AF_Rob · 6 January 2021, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

Sorry, couldn't help myself.
Still the stupidest thing I have ever seen.

CONCUR

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7sins · 6 January 2021, 01:58 PM

enjoythemusic · 7 January 2021, 12:23 AM

^^^^ Niiiiiiiiiiice!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

What????????
No one suggesting Hodinkee's $6'000 low quality copy of a $300 LeCoultre travel alarm?
Still a must have.

i suggest to Ho' to give them away in a contest. That's about the only way they have 'value' imho.

ts3 · 7 January 2021, 03:00 AM

I use some "less is more" / "form follows function" Braun AB 313 travel clocks on my desk and night stand (if any). Low-end but I love the Braun design from the 1980s and 1990s.

While I appreciate the Atmos clocks their design is way over the top for simple man in me. The inconsistency starts with the MB&F rocket clock which I do like. I can't see myself ponying up for that one either though.

dchang81 · 7 January 2021, 03:07 AM

Curious if the OP got anything

illiguy · 7 January 2021, 04:12 AM

I enjoy this Cartier I have.

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RollinMoses · 7 January 2021, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

What????????
No one suggesting Hodinkee's $6'000 low quality copy of a $300 LeCoultre travel alarm?
Still a must have.

Sent from my moto z4 using Tapatalk

I was scrolling down this thread looking for this masterpiece.

It is the horological embodiment of the year 2020.

enjoythemusic · 7 January 2021, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollinMoses

I was scrolling down this thread looking for this masterpiece.

It is the horological embodiment of the year 2020.

Thrasher36 · 7 January 2021, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

What????????
No one suggesting Hodinkee's $6'000 low quality copy of a $300 LeCoultre travel alarm?
Still a must have.

Sent from my moto z4 using Tapatalk

I was going to say you can get these now on Ali BabbA

raclaims · 8 January 2021, 03:20 AM

I’ve been looking all over for a good quality desk clock
It’s tough to strike the right balance
I think that Panerai may be the one
Nice work guys !

Skyrider01 · 8 January 2021, 04:57 AM

Almost got this one. But I don't like the 3rd hand which is for the alarm function.

dchang81 · 8 January 2021, 05:48 AM

I wanted to like the FP journe one but it felt a bit cheap to me. Heavy but setting the hands felt wobbly. Got this guy instead. My 4 year old said it’s spectacular.

enjoythemusic · 8 January 2021, 06:12 AM

610A577B-54AC-48C1-9E2F-BBEE4AFC93FD.jpeg

^^^^^ CONGRATS!!!!

Soooooooo want one some day.

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21 March 2020, 03:00 PM	#1
Bruin20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 155	Best Desk Clock? Just recently moved and have my first nice (not ikea) desk in a home office and with the quarantine going on I’ve been sitting at it for work way more than usual. Thought I could use a nice desk clock but don’t really know where to start. I know Cartier makes some expensive quartz options and Panerai has some really cool mechanical hand wound ones. What’s everyone’s favorite desk clock?

22 March 2020, 12:23 AM	#3
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	Breitling makes a beautiful desk clock for Bentley in various colors. __________________

22 March 2020, 12:32 AM	#4
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,853	Another vote for Atmos. __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

5 January 2021, 11:26 PM	#8
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Our JLC Atmos Transparent __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

6 January 2021, 03:09 AM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,853	^^^^^ Beeeeeee-you-teeeeee-ful!!! Since my previous post, I acquired a Panerai table clock for my nightstand. 8-day movement, and EPIC as she glows all night. The magnified movement is wonderful. PAM00641.jpg PAM00641_lume.jpg __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

22 March 2020, 12:11 AM	#2
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,377	JLC Atmos clocks are cool. I don’t own one but have seen a few at AD’s.

22 March 2020, 03:25 AM	#6
b0rderman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: FL Posts: 83	I'm not a Panerai guy but I love their style of desk clock.

23 March 2020, 12:09 AM	#7
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	Best? MB&F has made some amazing models, although they are obscenely expensive. If you want to get an antique mechanical clock, I’d check out the upcoming Skinner clock auction, for a decent price you can likely get a very special piece or art/history that you will enjoy looking at for many years.

6 January 2021, 03:27 AM	#11
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,893	Maybe not the best but Chopard is wonderful- just bought mine, lovely craftsmanship with solid swiss quartz movement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 January 2021, 04:08 AM	#14
dchang81 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,152	Hautlence has an awesome one. Quartz but it’s so cool.

6 January 2021, 07:16 AM	#15
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,948	Seiko QHL062 :D __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

6 January 2021, 11:45 AM	#16
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,119	What???????? No one suggesting Hodinkee's $6'000 low quality copy of a $300 LeCoultre travel alarm? Still a must have. Sent from my moto z4 using Tapatalk

6 January 2021, 11:49 AM	#17
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,119	Sorry, couldn't help myself. Still the stupidest thing I have ever seen.

6 January 2021, 01:58 PM	#19
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7 January 2021, 03:00 AM	#21
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,474	I use some "less is more" / "form follows function" Braun AB 313 travel clocks on my desk and night stand (if any). Low-end but I love the Braun design from the 1980s and 1990s. While I appreciate the Atmos clocks their design is way over the top for simple man in me. The inconsistency starts with the MB&F rocket clock which I do like. I can't see myself ponying up for that one either though.

7 January 2021, 03:07 AM	#22
dchang81 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,152	Curious if the OP got anything

7 January 2021, 04:12 AM	#23
illiguy 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,640	I enjoy this Cartier I have. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 January 2021, 03:20 AM	#27
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,617	I’ve been looking all over for a good quality desk clock It’s tough to strike the right balance I think that Panerai may be the one Nice work guys !

8 January 2021, 04:57 AM	#28
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,312	Almost got this one. But I don't like the 3rd hand which is for the alarm function.

8 January 2021, 06:12 AM	#30
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,853	610A577B-54AC-48C1-9E2F-BBEE4AFC93FD.jpeg ^^^^^ CONGRATS!!!! Soooooooo want one some day. wrc52.jpg __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

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