What’s So Special About Clocks?
“I don’t know, I just like clocks.”
What they meant to say was, “How are you not in awe of the skill and expertise that made this intricate, precise mechanism? These clockworks were once lumps of metal in a hill and now, by human hand and imagination, they’re a masterpiece of gears and weights and levers. How are you not moved by this mystery, this magic, this mastery over time itself? How do you deny the miracle of chaos sorted into order before your eyes? The clock is an instrument of pure alchemy, converting the rotation of the Earth itself into possibilities – into dreams. It upholds the border between infinity and purpose.”
Even if we can’t always find the words, clocks are a universal metaphor for life and the complexities of humanity. They connect us through generations, the past tied to the future. Our libraries and theaters are filled with stories about the memories we struggle not to leave behind, the hopes and regrets of the precious moments we get, lessons of purpose, opportunity, and regret, and even about traveling through time itself. Clockworks remind us of time past, of the people who came before us, and the alchemists and philosophers of old – and the idea that we too are witnessed by time as it ticks on.
A Gift for a True Clock Lover
Jean may not have fully understood her husband’s love of clocks, but she did understand just how much he would appreciate a truly special timepiece. Quality and customization were the most important things to her as she wanted this timepiece to live up to the role – to be the unchanging, silent witness on the wall as life unfolds. Our custom-made Amish clocks were the perfect fit. Old-world craftsmanship with a choice of wood, finishes, hardware, lighting, glass, and personalization, paired with a high-quality German-made clockwork movement – our clocks are true heirloom quality.