Cuckoo Clocks

There are several things to consider when looking for that special Cuckoo Clock for your home.

Do you want a one-day clock? By definition, this will need to be wound every day. Winding this sort of clock is easy once you have the hang of it. You simply pull the chains and lift the weights up to the base of the clock. You can do it every morning or at night, or whenever you walk past the clock!

There is also the eight-day clock. This is wound every week, depending on how high you hang it from the floor. Some of the specialty clocks with the animated figures are better hung lower so you can see all the detail. Then the clock will need to be wound every four days or so.

Perhaps you want the traditionally carved clock, with the leaves and bird/stag top piece, or is the more modern Chalet style clock the one for you? Then, do you want just the cuckoo call on the clock, or do you want music as well? Musical clocks usually come with dancing figures that twirl around in the top of the clock, and there can be a water wheel as well. This will slowly turn around while the music is playing. Some clocks have figures that move when the cuckoo calls. There are wood choppers, beer drinkers, wanderers, hunters, bears on see-saws and all sorts of things!

How much you want to spend? Your new Cuckoo Clock can start from under $200 for a wonderful little clock that will give you years of joy!!

The bigger eight-day Chalet clocks can range up to many thousands of dollars, but a great sized clock with animation can start from just over $500.00. It’s worth your time and consideration: there is a Cuckoo Clock for every home and budget.