Kitchen Clock Price Guide

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$5-$10 – You can purchase a circular, wall mounting kitchen clock at most department stores for $5-$10. Generally a kitchen clock in this price range will be made of a combination of different plastics, with a plastic frame, plastic face cover, and plastic hands. The face of a kitchen clock in this price range is often made of paper or cardboard. These kitchen clocks are powered by watch/clock batteries, which are often included.

Owing to the very low price, these kitchen clocks are most often
plain in design, with white faces and black or grey numbers, and black or gray frames. They are also not as sturdy. If you're looking for a cheap kitchen clock to do the job, this is your price range. However, if you're looking for fashion or stability, you may want to spend a few extra bucks.

$20-$40 – For $20 to $40, you can get a kitchen clock with a lot more flair. Kitchen clocks in this price range often come in festive designs. Popular motifs include farm animals, kitchen utensils, garden vegetables, or sun/moon designs.

You can also expect a kitchen clock in this price range to be made of slightly higher quality materials. You may start to find metal or wood frames, or glass face covers. The faces themselves might still be made from cardboard, but are much more likely to be plastic or glass. This is the best price range for someone who doesn't want to break the bank, but does want a little flare and durability.

$40-$100 – If you have the means to spend in this price range, you may want to consider it. Kitchen clocks that range from $40 to $100 are a step above in quality and design. In this price range you might start to find kitchen clocks with multiple faces, such as two-sided kitchen clocks that hang out from the wall, or kitchen clocks with multiple time faces for different time zones.

In this price range you will find more ornate, high quality decorations, and finer materials. For example, some kitchen clocks may be hand painted, or some may have ornate metalwork designs. Face covers, if present, will be made of glass, and faces themselves will always be made of metal, wood, or high quality plastic. While these kitchen clocks are pricier, you will be getting the quality for your dollar.

$100 + - If you are considering buying a kitchen clock for more than $100, you are moving into a different category. While you may be able to find a few $100 plus kitchen clocks in a department store, you will probably want to go to a clock shop for greater variety and a helpful sales person. These kitchen clocks will be made with the finest materials, often exclusively wood and glass, or metal.

While kitchen clocks in this price range may be flashy and fun, many are very traditional or classic looking. Also in this price range are antique kitchen clocks, such as Waterbury Clocks, or other collectibles. If you purchase a kitchen clock in this price range, expect to keep it for years, and pass it down through your family.

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