Crystal Wall Clock

A crystal wall clock is bought for the wall, not for the hour. The crystal detailing catches and refracts light through the day, so the piece changes appearance as the sun moves — which is something no flat clock face does — and under evening lighting it reads as a genuine statement. It suits rooms where the wall above a sideboard, a mantel or a reception desk needs one strong object: living rooms, dining areas, offices, reception spaces and hallways. As with any statement piece, the argument for it is that it does two jobs at once, occupying the wall that would otherwise need artwork while remaining useful every day.

Specifications

Buying guide

Crystal needs light to work. Hang it where it catches daylight or a lamp rather than in a shadowed corner, and it will earn its place; in flat light, the same clock looks ordinary. Keep the surrounding wall plain. Dust every few weeks with a dry microfibre cloth, since dulled crystal loses the only property you bought it for. Use fixings rated well above the weight — crystal clocks are heavy — and check them after the first few weeks. Avoid hanging it above a radiator or in a position where a door could swing into it.

How it compares

Against a plain metal clock, crystal gives sparkle and changes with the light, at a higher price and with more dusting. Against a chandelier, it brings the same decorative language to a wall where a ceiling fitting is not possible. In a minimal room, a simpler clock will sit more quietly.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I hang it?
Where it catches daylight or lamplight. In a shadowed corner, crystal loses the refraction that makes it worth having.

How much maintenance does it need?
Dust every few weeks with a dry microfibre cloth. Dulled crystal stops sparkling, which is the whole point of the piece.

Is it heavy?
Crystal clocks are heavier than they look. Use fixings rated well above the weight and re-check them after the first few weeks.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Golden Metal Wall Clock
• 60cm Metallic World Map Wall Clock with Roman Numerals
• Intertwined Crystal Ring LED Chandelier 32W Tri-Colour Gold 400mm WH 2603-GO-TC

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.