Nearly all of us have been enchanted by a pendulum clock's movement at some point. This fascination may beckon back to our childhood, but nevertheless, there remains something satisfying about the back-and-forth motion of a pendulum wall clock.
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Breaking the Law
What is it that makes a pendulum so mesmerizing? First of all, even very young children can identify something peculiar, even mysterious, about its movement. Pendulum wall clocks create the illusion of perpetual motion, which seems to defy the laws of physics. Without knowledge of a the mechanics (especially when they are hidden from view), the ceaseless back-and-forth sway - like a helium balloon's defiance of gravity - contradicts everything that a child has come to understand about the way the world works. Perhaps that's part of the fascination.
Long-Running Popularity
That childhood fascination seems to stay with us into adulthood. It could be the fascination with the nature of time and the pendulum's ability to help us envision it. Or perhaps the movement is simply familiar and beautiful. Whatever the reason, these clocks have been popular since their inception nearly 350 years ago.
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Pendulum Wall Clocks for Every Wall
Today, no matter what your taste in design, there is a pendulum wall clock that will fit right in with your decor. The minimalist look of brushed chrome and wood delivers an appealing accent in homes with an urban industrial look. If you prefer more traditional furnishings, you'll find wall clocks that re-create that timeless Old World style. Cuckoo clocks, themed clocks, musical clocks, and grandfather clocks are also available with enchanting pendulum motion. From kitchen to office, from game room to living room, there is a pendulum wall clock for every room.
To Wind or Not to Wind
With today's hectic lifestyles, not everyone wants a clock that requires winding, which is why so many clocks offer the convenience of battery-powered quartz movement. With this style of clock, one merely needs to insert batteries to enjoy reliable timekeeping and the familiar swing of the pendulum.
Others prefer the daily or weekly ritual of winding a clock manually, which is why so many clocks offer this classic movement despite the advances in technology. Winding a clock gives the owner a brief moment of solitude to reflect on the time that has passed since the last winding. Many key-wound clock owners feel this routine helps them appreciate the moments of their lives a little more deeply.
Whichever you prefer, in style and in movement, a pendulum wall clock can fill your home with a sense of wonder and nostalgia. And hopefully, it can help you cherish the time you have.
