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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Stylish Expedition Timepiece Models
The Timex Expedition GMT Titanium Has a Lightweight Form
Pineapple-Inspired Timepiece Designs
Zodiac & Ariel Adams Debut the Super Sea Wolf Pineapple Dream
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Accessible Space Age Timepieces
The Timex Marlin Jet Has a Midcentury Modern Design at a Low Cost
Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces
Seiko Presents the New Limited Prospex Speedometer Watch
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
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
Meditative Vibrating Timepieces
The 'STUND' Watch Vibrates at Your Choice of Time Cycle Point
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Premium Heritage Timepiece Collections
Hilts Unveils its Impressive Chronograph Collection
Quirky Watch Collaborations
Timex and Fortnite Join Forces in a Fun Timepiece Collection
Metallic Ring-Style Timepieces
The Casio CRW-001-1JR is Crafted with Polished Stainless Steel
Superhero-Inspired Wristwatches
Citizen Celebrates Deadpool and Wolverine with New Watches
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
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
Digital Watch-Replicated Erasers
G-SHOCK Presents Erasers Replicating the DW-5600 Watch
Blue Collar Professional Timepieces
The Shinola Mechanic Watch Pays Homage to Skilled Workers
70s-Style Motorsports Timepieces
These Seiko Prospex Speedtimers Come in Three Styles
Self-Referential Watch Models
The Timex Urban Pop Features the Brand's Slogan on the Dial
Cartoon-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and Powerpuff Girls Unveils a New Baby-G Watch
Sporty Skeletonized Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Extreme Sport Collection Features Six Variations
Watch Movement DIY Kit
The Seiko NH36 Kit by Rotate Watches has Intricate Detailing
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
Tracking Time Management Tools
Bubble Time Builds Focus by Using Timers and Visual Bubbles
Collaboration Video Game Timepieces
The League of Legends x G-SHOCK Watches Come in Two Models
Clock-Accented Shelf Designs
The Omega Shelf by Liam de la Bedoyere Features Bent Plywood
Laser Tag-Inspired Watch Designs
Zodiac and Worn & Wound Release a Highly Unique Timepiece
Retro Card Game Timepieces
The Casio x UNO A168WEUC-1A Builds on a Vintage Model
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
Next-Gen Pocket Watches
The Arsham Droplet Reimagines the Classic Pocket Watch
Nostalgic Game-Inspired Timepieces
Casio Debuts a Collaboration with the Card Game UNO
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
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
Cartoon-Branded Timepieces
The Spinnaker Hass Automatic SpongeBob SquarePants Watches are Vibrant
Retro West Coast Timepieces
The Oris Divers Seventy-Five Was Created with Collective Horology
Retro Calculator-Inspired Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GW6900NASA24-1 is NASA-Themed
Street-Informed Collaborative Timepieces
BEAMS Joins NEEDLES and Timex on a Classic Digital
Daylight-Savings Intricately Made Watches
Bovet Introduces the Récital 28 Prowess 1 Timepiece
Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches
The Citizen 100th Anniversary Special Edition Pocket Watch is Chic
DIY Wristwatch Kits
The Cabot DIY Mechanical Wristwatch Building Kit Comes with a Seiko Movement
Space-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and NASA Join Forces on the GW6900NASA24-1 Timepiece
Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches
Seiko Presents the Limited Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
Submarine-Inspired Watches
The Shinola Sea Creatures Skeleton Dial Features Ocean-Bound Plastic
Postmodern Diver Timepieces
The Nodus Sector Dive Watch Merges Classic and Contemporary Styles
Space-Inspired Titanium Watches
Theo Auffret and Olivier Gamiette Design the SpaceOne Tellurium
Moon-Inspired Watch Designs
Arnold & Son Has Introduced Two New Limited-Edition Models
Analog-Style Digital Clocks
The Klydoclock Displays Animated Art that Alternates Daily
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
Retro Digital Tracking Watches
Casio Presents the WS-B1000 Watch with a Simplistic Design
Retro Gaming Wearables
The SPACE INVADERS™: My Play Watch Offers Nostalgic Gaming Fun
Cartoony Donut Timepieces
The Swatch x The Simpsons SECONDS OF SWEETNESS is Special Edition
Abstract Artwork-Inspired Timepieces
The Ode to Delaunay Watch Has a Shifting, Geometric Dial
Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks
The Interactive Time to Snow Timepiece has a Snow-Like Design
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Global Timezone Timepieces
Nik Bentel Studio and TTT Watches Creates the Time Traveler
Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks
The Miniot 'Klapklok' is Covered in Mechanical Flaps
Smartwatch Strap Storage Mounts
The Twelve South TimePorter Wall Mount Puts Accessories on Display
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
The Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela Collection Has Watch and Ring Styles
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Gaming Console Timepieces
This Microsoft Xbox x Meister Watches Timepiece is Monochromatic
Color Study-Inspired Timepieces
Projects and Albers Join Forces on a Watch Collection
Recycled Aluminum Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 3 Offers 36-Hours of Use in Battery Saver
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Ultra-Durable Timepiece Collections
The Unimatic Toolwatch Series Includes Four Models in All
Computer Symbol-Inspired Watch Designs
Anicorn Watches Releases the Spinning Beach Ball Watch
Sustainable Luxury Wristwatches
ID Genève Designs the Circular 1 Grenat Dial Watch
Classic Calculator-Inspired Timepieces
The Casio CA-53WB Pays Homage to the Retro Casio Mini
Skeletonized Digital Timepieces
BEAMS Joins G-SHOCK to Create a Special G-B001 Watch
Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks
The Heng Alarm Clock Embodies a Traditional Aesthetic
Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser
Chanho Ju Designs the Clock Pill Dispenser Concept
Large Watch-Style Alarm Clocks
Casio Japan Debuts an Enlarged Version of its Casio A158W Watch
Moon Mission-Inspired Timepieces
OMEGA and Swatch Join Forces on the MoonSwatch Timepiece
Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks
The Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo Provides Playful Wake-Up Calls
Cartoon Diva-Inspired Timepieces
Casio Baby-G Partners with The Powerpuff Girls on a New Watch
Outback-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer x Time+Tide Aquaracer Solargraph Sundowner is Ultra-Chic
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Sleek Cartoon-Themed Watches
Spinnaker Celebrates 25 Years of Spongebob with a Timepiece Capsule
Playfully Tactical Timepieces
The ADPT Series 1 Dual Time Watch Has a Titanium Case
Ultra-Chic Timepiece Designs
Arnold & Son Has Launched the Time Pyramid 42.5 Watches
Intuitive Time Trackers
Time Tracker Provides Real-Time Insights into How Time is Allocated
Family Heirloom-Inspired Watch Designs
Jacob & Co. Releases the Exquisite Dual Time Time Zone
Anniversary-Commemorating Cat Watches
Casio Previews its New Hello Kitty Watch Collaboration
Fishing Net-Made Watch Dials
Oris Presents Two New Aquis Date Watches with Upcycled Details
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
Planet-Resembling Watch Faces
Samsung Presents its Galaxy Time Series of Timepieces
Custom-Designed Painting Kits
TimeForArt Has Launched Its Painting4Real Product Line on Amazon
Collaborative Graffiti Digital Watches
Timex Released a Stylized Digital Watch with Keith Haring
Artist-Collaborative Graphic Timepieces
Bamford London and Jeremyville Create a New Watch
Vintage Watch-Adapted Desk Clocks
Casio Transforms the Vintage A158W Into a Desk Clock
Minimal Scandinavian Timepieces
The Montoir Dive Watch has a Timeless Design Language
Hourglass-Shaped Kitchen Containers
Vladimir Fer Designs the Grains of Time Storage Container
War Boat-Inspired Timepieces
William Wood Designs the Dunkirk Watch with Various Commands
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
Minimalist Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
Botta Watches Come in Seven Models to Choose From
Modernized Retro Diver Timepieces
The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Watch Revives a Classic Model
Elegant Timepiece Collections
The Hermès Cut Timepiece is Exquisite and Ultra-Chic
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Retro-Inspired Sporty Timepieces
Orient Unveils a Neo Classic Sport Technical Watch
Studious Cartoon Timepieces
The Swatch x The Simpsons CLASS ACT Watch Celebrates the Class of 2024
Interchangeable Component Timepieces
These Nivada Grenchen Timepieces Have Swappable Bezels
Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks
The 4RQ002-003 by Rhythm Supports and Prepares for Disasters
Wireless Clock Charger Concepts
Nihoy Lahiri Designs the Multifunctional Zenith Clock Concept
Embassy Wait-Representing Installations
The Water Clock Installation is Made from Glass Bricks
Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces
The Ollech & Wajs Rallychron Timepiece Pays Homage to Circuit Races
Chic Seafaring Timepieces
The Shinola Mackinac 40mm Yacht Timer is Ready for the Regatta
Stealthy Chronograph Timepieces
Porsche Design Presents the Chronograph 1 Utility Watch
Robotic Character Watch Winders
The Robostands RW1 Automatic Watch Winder is Multifunctional
Minimalist Intregrated Day Planners
DayPiece is a Simple Daily Planner
Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks
Masafumi Ishikawa Designs the World Clock for Desks
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Lottery-Inspired Alarm Clocks
Ho Hyun LIM Designs the Fortune Clock with Dynamics
Simple Calendar Summary Tools
The Free Calendar Dashboard Can Summarize Your Week in Minutes
Distraction-Free Alarm Clock Concepts
Ahmed Rashad Designs the Sleek Wireless Clock Chargers
Moon-Inspired Wall Clocks
Sora no Kakera Designs the Intricately Made Moon Trip Clock
Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks
Lautaro Lucero and Shapr3D Design the Wooden Desk Clock Concept
Connective Time Zone Apps
Clockwise Helps You Stay In Sync Across The Globe
Shift Management Tools
Punchclock Offers Seamless Synchronization of Shift Schedules
Engaging Productivity Timers
The 15 Minute Timer Helps in Achieving Better Work-Life Balance