Keeping track of the time is often essential to carrying out your daily routine with ease and efficiency, but if you're looking to add some humorous and crafty features to your ordinary time-tellers, then these DIY timepiece projects will certainly help you out.
Wall clocks and watches are often a fantastic way to help keep you on schedule with any assignments or errands you have to run, but they often lack any unique visual appearance. These DIY projects however, allow those who enjoy arts and crafts to add some quirky personal touches to these otherwise mundane timepieces, turning them into something completely tailored to your taste.
From wall clocks that have been creatively customized to feature iconic Star Wars references to timepieces made from upcycled video game cartridges, these DIY projects offer homeowners a more enjoyable way to tell the time.
18 DIY Timepiece Projects
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DIY Minimalist Cement Clocks
This Chic Minimalist Clock DIY is Time Well Spent
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DIY Hardcover Timpieces
Brit Morin Shows How to Turn Old Books Into Neat Clocks
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DIY Cardboard Clocks
Cardboard Clocks by John Helgi Holmgeirsson Makes You Work for Your Time
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Time-Measuring Wrist Candy
Brit+Co's Watch Wrap Bracelets are a Useful Accessory Creation
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Nintendo Timekeepers
The 'Nerdy Clocks' Etsy Shop Offers Old-School Gaming Gems
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Sci-Fi Minifig Timepieces
The LEGO Star Wars Clock Boasts Interchangeable Characters
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DIY Drawing Clocks
Functional Tickers That Tell Time the Way You Want Them to
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Science Project Time-Keepers
The Citrus Clock
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DIY iPod Docks
Create Your Own Speakers With an Atari 2600 Shell
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DIY Doodle Time-Tellers
The Paper Watch by SUCK UK Offers a Blank Canvas for Customization
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Footwear Time Tellers
This Tiny Green Boot Clock Fashionably Displays the Time
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Constructable Timepieces
The DIY Gear Clock is a Rainy Day Project for Your Genius
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Sleek Sci Fi-Savvy Timekeepers
This Star Wars Clock is Geek-Chic and Marvelously Modern
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Break-Loving Clocks
The Lunchtime Clock Adds an Extra 12 Minutes to Lunch
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Beautifully Bedazzled Watch Bands
This DIY Activity Uses Vinyl and Gems to Revamp an Old Timepiece
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Dishware Time-Tellers
Kyouei Design's Water Clock Uses Plates, Glasses and a Red Ball
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Color Swatch Clocks
Designer Colin Roberts Makes Clocks from Paint Swatches
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DIY Custom Clocks
The Adafruit Monochron Kit Creates Crazy Time-Tellers
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Pineapple-Inspired Timepiece Designs
Zodiac & Ariel Adams Debut the Super Sea Wolf Pineapple Dream
Accessible Space Age Timepieces
The Timex Marlin Jet Has a Midcentury Modern Design at a Low Cost
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces
Seiko Presents the New Limited Prospex Speedometer Watch
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Patriotic Americana Timepieces
The G-SHOCK DW5600US23-7 Commemorates the Fourth of July
Cocktail-Inspired Watch Series
Seiko Presents the Exclusive Cocktail Time European & U.S. Range
Museum-Backed Diving Watches
MoMA Presents its Own Modello Uno Diving Watch by Unimatic
Interactive Circular Timepieces
The Conceptual 'Circlock' Watch by Edoardo Gouffran is Distinct
Meditative Vibrating Timepieces
The 'STUND' Watch Vibrates at Your Choice of Time Cycle Point
Premium Heritage Timepiece Collections
Hilts Unveils its Impressive Chronograph Collection
Artistic Retro Gamer Timepieces
The Atari x Misfit JK500 Artist Edition Watch is Limited-Edition
Entertaining Study Timer Devices
The Conceptual 'Summy' Study Timer Keeps Students Social
Sci-Fi-Inspired Limited Timepieces
Fossil Launches its New Star Wars Collection with Six Pieces
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Swiss-Made Timepiece Designs
Braun Clocks Presents its First Range of Wristwatches
Metaverse-Connected Timepieces
The Hamilton Oasis Watch by Junwoo Kim Shows Two Different Times
Cartoon Dog-Inspired Timepieces
The Timex Marlin x Snoopy Timepiece is Bold and Whimsical
Opulent Armory Clock Designs
The L’Epée 1839 Grenade Clock is Artistic and Functional
Collaboration Cola Timepieces
The Coca-Cola® x G-SHOCK Watches Come in Two Styles
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Revives a Classic
Old-Fashioned Timepiece Collections
The Jaeger-LeCoultre The Collectibles Program is Available Now
Blue Collar Professional Timepieces
The Shinola Mechanic Watch Pays Homage to Skilled Workers
Outdoor Adventure Timepieces
The Timex Expedition North Tide-Temp-Compass is Packed with Features
Ocean-Bound Plastic Timepieces
The Timex Reclaimed Ocean Plastic Watch Has a Speckled Finish
Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks
The Conceptual Smart Rubik's Cube Clock is Lifestyle-Conscious
Cartoon-Inspired Timepiece Designs
Swatch and Omega Present a Snoopy-Themed Moonswatch
Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks
The Conceptual CUBB Alarm Clock Has an Eye-Catching Form
Collaboration Video Game Timepieces
The League of Legends x G-SHOCK Watches Come in Two Models
Interactive Creativity Home Displays
The 'Doodle' Interactive Wall by Hyungwoo Lee is Immersive
Clock-Accented Shelf Designs
The Omega Shelf by Liam de la Bedoyere Features Bent Plywood
Efficient 70s-Style Timepieces
The Citizen Eco-Drive 365 Series Includes Three Styles
Laser Tag-Inspired Watch Designs
Zodiac and Worn & Wound Release a Highly Unique Timepiece
Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks
The Hatch Restore 2 Uses Auditory and Visual Cues for Relaxation
Floating Marble Cosmic Clocks
Zanwen Li Designs the Mobius Calendar Clock with Two Marbles
Geometric Intuitive Interface Timepieces
The Nixon Disk Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Chic Solar-Powered Timepieces
The NIXON Time Teller Solar Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Vintage-Inspired Timepiece Collections
The Bulova Jet Star Watch Collection Has Three Styles
Lunar Dust-Infused Timepieces
The LUNAR1,622 Has a NASA-Approved Construction
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Retro West Coast Timepieces
The Oris Divers Seventy-Five Was Created with Collective Horology
Medication-Holding Bedside Clocks
The '+CLOCK' Automatic Pill Organizer and Dispenser is Intuitive
Street-Informed Collaborative Timepieces
BEAMS Joins NEEDLES and Timex on a Classic Digital
Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches
The Citizen 100th Anniversary Special Edition Pocket Watch is Chic
Collaborative Small-Diameter Timepieces
The Timex x Nigel Cabourn Watch Has a Stainless Steel Case
Sleek Skeletal Timepieces
The Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton is Technical
Submarine-Inspired Watches
The Shinola Sea Creatures Skeleton Dial Features Ocean-Bound Plastic
Digital Art-Inspired Timepieces
Hublot and Takashi Marakami Join Forces on a Capsule of Watches
Postmodern Diver Timepieces
The Nodus Sector Dive Watch Merges Classic and Contemporary Styles
Daylight-Savings Intricately Made Watches
Bovet Introduces the Récital 28 Prowess 1 Timepiece
Traditional Timekeeper Watches
The 'Beads of Time' Watch by Eshaan Kothari Has Ancient Inspiration
Analog-Style Digital Clocks
The Klydoclock Displays Animated Art that Alternates Daily
Space-Inspired Titanium Watches
Theo Auffret and Olivier Gamiette Design the SpaceOne Tellurium
Customizable Timber Timepieces
The VertmaxDesign Mechanical Wooden Watch is Handcrafted
Ultra-Intricate Watch Designs
Piaget's Polo Skeleton Arty Boasts a Breath-Taking Design
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Cartoony Donut Timepieces
The Swatch x The Simpsons SECONDS OF SWEETNESS is Special Edition
Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks
The Interactive Time to Snow Timepiece has a Snow-Like Design
Abstract Artwork-Inspired Timepieces
The Ode to Delaunay Watch Has a Shifting, Geometric Dial
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Nontraditional Racer Timepiece Models
The 2023 TAG Heuer Carrera Date Comes in Four Colors
Wearable Art Watches
Masterpiece On Your Wrist Makes Art from the Louvre Wearable
Global Timezone Timepieces
Nik Bentel Studio and TTT Watches Creates the Time Traveler
Smartwatch Strap Storage Mounts
The Twelve South TimePorter Wall Mount Puts Accessories on Display
Sci-Fi-Themed Watch Collections
Fossil Unveils Its Star Wars Watch Collections for May 4
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Sporty Titanium-Accented Timepieces
Farer Chronograph Sport Titanium Watches Come in Two Models
Gaming Console Timepieces
This Microsoft Xbox x Meister Watches Timepiece is Monochromatic
Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers
The 'CClock' Candle Timer by Pelin Özbalcı is Calming
Color Study-Inspired Timepieces
Projects and Albers Join Forces on a Watch Collection
Subtly Playful Timepieces
The Timex Snoopy Space Traveler Watch Has a Monochromatic Design
Road Trip-Ready Timepieces
The Q Timex Three Time Zone Chronograph is Ideal for Avid Travelers
LEGO-Inspired Hourglasses
Brick Dangerous Designs LEGO Hourglasses That Actually Work
Utilitarian Americana Timepieces
The Timex x Todd Snyder MK-1 Sky King Shows Off Three Sub Dials
Computer Symbol-Inspired Watch Designs
Anicorn Watches Releases the Spinning Beach Ball Watch
Vibrantly Accented Sport Watches
The Seiko 5 Sports Time Sonar Watches Come in Two Styles
Watch-Like Tabletop Alarm Clocks
The New Seiko Mai Alarm Clock Reflects its Dive Watch
Grenade-Inspired Table Clocks
The L’Epée 1839 Clock is Designed with Influence from History
Skeletonized Digital Timepieces
BEAMS Joins G-SHOCK to Create a Special G-B001 Watch
Unique Timekeeping Devices
TempoFlow is a Rolling Ball Clock Project Based in Hong Kong
Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks
The Heng Alarm Clock Embodies a Traditional Aesthetic
Sporty Solar Watch Designs
Diesel Recently Launched Its First Solar Watch Line
Playful Game-Inspired Watches
Casio G-SHOCK Introduces a New Super Mario Bros.™-Themed Timepiece
Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser
Chanho Ju Designs the Clock Pill Dispenser Concept
Subtle Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
These HÖFFBERN Timepieces Boast Swiss Movements and More
Moon Mission-Inspired Timepieces
OMEGA and Swatch Join Forces on the MoonSwatch Timepiece
Minimal Aluminum Wall Clocks
The Wall Clock by Jasper Morrison Gets a New Design for HAY
Basketball-Inspired Timepieces
Tissot Launches Basketball Edition Supersport Chronograph Timepiece
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Egg-Shaped Meditation Timers
The Coppertist.Wu x Donha Egg Supports Daily Stress Relief
Security Camera Multifunctional Clocks
The Swap Clock by Jungmin Park is Also Surveillance
Ultra-Chic Timepiece Designs
Arnold & Son Has Launched the Time Pyramid 42.5 Watches
Playfully Tactical Timepieces
The ADPT Series 1 Dual Time Watch Has a Titanium Case
Family Heirloom-Inspired Watch Designs
Jacob & Co. Releases the Exquisite Dual Time Time Zone
Fishing Net-Made Watch Dials
Oris Presents Two New Aquis Date Watches with Upcycled Details
Anniversary-Commemorating Cat Watches
Casio Previews its New Hello Kitty Watch Collaboration
Personalized Celebrity Watch Designs
Artisans de Genève Releases the One-of-a-Kind Neon Project
Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks
Sergey's Nixei Tube Vintage Clock is Inspired by the 19th Century
Minimal Assistive Multifunctional Clocks
Pupupula Designs the Little House Alarm Clock
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Mesopotamian-Inspired Timepieces
The URWERK UR-100V Sumer Has a Self-Winding UR 12.02 Movement
Personalized-AI Bedtime Stories Clock
Loftie Unveils its New Magic Storymaker Feature to its Clock
AI Poetry Clocks
Poem/1 is an AI Clock that Tells the Time with a Rhyme
French Architecture-Inspired Timepieces
The René Mouris MYTHIQUE Le Monde Watch is Artistic
Celebratory Grand Prix Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Collection Has Three Dial Options
Artist-Collaborative Graphic Timepieces
Bamford London and Jeremyville Create a New Watch
Snow Landscape Sundial Installations
Hublot Taps Daniel Arsham to Create the Light & Time Piece
Story-Driven Detective Games
Crime O'Clock is a Mysterious Indie Game with a Multi-Faceted Story
Peaceful Ceramic Timepieces
Tranquil Living and Japanese Art Inspired Talidara's Heiwa Watch
Funk-Inspired Luxury Timepieces
Louis Vuitton Releases New Tambour Street Diver Timepieces
Tubular Illuminating Clocks
Urwerk Designs the Space-Time Clock Resembling a Lightsaber
Cartoon-Inspired Minimal Watches
Swatch's Mission to Moonphase Celebrates the Beloved Snoopy
Arachnid-Inspired Dynamic Timepieces
ATOWAK Designs THE TARANTULA Watch with a Wandering Hour
Anime Skateboard Clocks
The My Neighbor Totoro Skateboard Clock is Studio Ghibli-Themed
Mechanized Titanium Hand Timepieces
F.P. Journe Launch the Calibre 1300.3 with Titanium Human Hand
Minimalist Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
Botta Watches Come in Seven Models to Choose From
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
Unique Handcrafted Watches
Woodstone Watches Serve as a Reminder to Remain in the Present
Retro-Inspired Sporty Timepieces
Orient Unveils a Neo Classic Sport Technical Watch
Space Voyager Timepieces
The Jovian Watch is Inspired by the NASA Pioneer 10/11 Probes
Wireless Clock Charger Concepts
Nihoy Lahiri Designs the Multifunctional Zenith Clock Concept
Chic Seafaring Timepieces
The Shinola Mackinac 40mm Yacht Timer is Ready for the Regatta
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
Shooting Target Wall Clocks
The Clockwerk 'Target' Clocks are Limited-Edition
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
Minimalist Intregrated Day Planners
DayPiece is a Simple Daily Planner
Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks
Masafumi Ishikawa Designs the World Clock for Desks
Moon-Inspired Wall Clocks
Sora no Kakera Designs the Intricately Made Moon Trip Clock
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Simple Calendar Summary Tools
The Free Calendar Dashboard Can Summarize Your Week in Minutes
Shift Management Tools
Punchclock Offers Seamless Synchronization of Shift Schedules
Silicone Watch Stands
The 'STATIO' Watch Stands Display Analog and Smartwatches
Time-Human Relationship Sundials
Civil Architecture Designs the New Sundial in Jeddah
Collaboration Floral Artwork Timepieces
Hublot Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Watches are Playful
Connective Time Zone Apps
Clockwise Helps You Stay In Sync Across The Globe