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
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
Quirky Watch Collaborations
Timex and Fortnite Join Forces in a Fun Timepiece Collection
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
Metallic Ring-Style Timepieces
The Casio CRW-001-1JR is Crafted with Polished Stainless Steel
Premium Heritage Timepiece Collections
Hilts Unveils its Impressive Chronograph Collection
Superhero-Inspired Wristwatches
Citizen Celebrates Deadpool and Wolverine with New Watches
Minimalist Mars Exploration Timepieces
The Nova NASA Watch Concept Celebrates Space Travel
Branded Technology Alarm Clocks
The Apple Snooze Alarm Clock Concept by Antoine Brieux is Cubic
Retro Video Game Timepieces
The Atari x Nubeo Ventana Automatic Atari Asteroids is Playful
Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox Chronograph Revives a Classic
70s-Style Motorsports Timepieces
These Seiko Prospex Speedtimers Come in Three Styles
Blue Collar Professional Timepieces
The Shinola Mechanic Watch Pays Homage to Skilled Workers
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
Honorary Automotive Timepieces
The Marathon x Jeep Watch Pays Homage to the Iconic Vehicle
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
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
Clock-Accented Shelf Designs
The Omega Shelf by Liam de la Bedoyere Features Bent Plywood
Retro Card Game Timepieces
The Casio x UNO A168WEUC-1A Builds on a Vintage Model
Reimagined Retro Viscount Models
Timex and Bespoke Post Design the Field Watch for Lifestyle Wear
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
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 Calculator-Inspired Timepieces
The G-SHOCK GW6900NASA24-1 is NASA-Themed
Retro West Coast Timepieces
The Oris Divers Seventy-Five Was Created with Collective Horology
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
Daylight-Savings Intricately Made Watches
Bovet Introduces the Récital 28 Prowess 1 Timepiece
DIY Wristwatch Kits
The Cabot DIY Mechanical Wristwatch Building Kit Comes with a Seiko Movement
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
The Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela Collection Has Watch and Ring Styles
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
Space-Inspired Titanium Watches
Theo Auffret and Olivier Gamiette Design the SpaceOne Tellurium
Postmodern Diver Timepieces
The Nodus Sector Dive Watch Merges Classic and Contemporary Styles
Moon-Inspired Watch Designs
Arnold & Son Has Introduced Two New Limited-Edition Models
Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces
Bespoke Watch Projects Boasts the Intaglio Midsize Edition
Minimal Sleek Rubberized Clocks
DesignWright Designs the Minimal Flip Alarm Clock
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
Outback-Inspired Timepieces
The TAG Heuer x Time+Tide Aquaracer Solargraph Sundowner is Ultra-Chic
Cartoony Donut Timepieces
The Swatch x The Simpsons SECONDS OF SWEETNESS is Special Edition
Nostalgic Digital Watch Models
The Casio G-SHOCK DW-5000R Recreates the Brand's Original Model
Abstract Artwork-Inspired Timepieces
The Ode to Delaunay Watch Has a Shifting, Geometric Dial
Haute Jewelry-Like Timepieces
The Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Métiers d’Art is a True Work of Art
Subtle Cartoon-Themed Timepieces
The Spinnaker SpongeBob SquarePants Watch Comes in Four Versions
Modernized Vintage Wristwatches
Elif Bulut Designs the Vintage Alarm Clock & Wristwatch
Whimsical Moonphase-Inspired Watches
Christopher Ward and Mr Jones Launch the Calibre JJ04
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
Retro Video Game Timepieces
The Casio x PAC-MAN Collection Includes Two Models
Racing-Inspired Chronographic Watches
Breitling Expands its 'Top Time' Collection
Nostalgic Space Exploration Timepieces
The DSKY Moonwatch Has a Retro Design Aesthetic
Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks
The Miniot 'Klapklok' is Covered in Mechanical Flaps
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Vintage Dress Watch-Inspired Timepieces
Hodinkee Presents the Merci Instrument Beaumarchais H02
DIY Adorable Robot Companions
The DIY Pomodoro Bot is a Compact Robot Resting on Users' Desk
Classic Calculator-Inspired Timepieces
The Casio CA-53WB Pays Homage to the Retro Casio Mini
Gaming Console Timepieces
This Microsoft Xbox x Meister Watches Timepiece is Monochromatic
Military Heritage Timepieces
The Benrus DTU-2A/P is Inspired by a 1964 Classic
Minimalist Time Management
Wow Clock is a Flip Clock, Timer, and Stopwatch for All Your Time Needs
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
Chromatic Astronaut-Inspired Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC947 is Heritage-Inspired
Sustainable Luxury Wristwatches
ID Genève Designs the Circular 1 Grenat Dial Watch
Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces
The Shirt Cuff Watch by Swatch Creates a Functional Solution
Collaborative Bright Tonal Watches
Hey Studio Joins Forces Trio of Time for Time for Fun
Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits
Cra-Z-Art's DIY Crystal Floral Kits Double as Decor for All Ages
Clock-Inspired Focus Timers
Urban Circles Creates the Project IGOR DIY Focus Timer
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
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
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Re-Imagined Time Management Tools
JotDay Uses Data From Other Apps to Offer an Intuitive Overview
Collaborative Retrograde Timepieces
SilMach x Alain Silberstein Introduced 'The TimeChanger' Watch
Sleek Cartoon-Themed Watches
Spinnaker Celebrates 25 Years of Spongebob with a Timepiece Capsule
Pink-Hued Lunar Timepieces
The OMEGA x Swatch Mission to the Pink Moonphase is Eye-Catching
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
Anniversary-Commemorating Cat Watches
Casio Previews its New Hello Kitty Watch Collaboration
Multiple Dice-Inspired Digital Watches
Timestop Introduces a Look at Its D-20 Digital Watch
Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks
Sergey's Nixei Tube Vintage Clock is Inspired by the 19th Century
Mars Colonization Timepieces
The Fortis Novonaut AMADEE-24 is Suited for Space Travel
Minimal Assistive Multifunctional Clocks
Pupupula Designs the Little House Alarm 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
Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts
Eduardo Gouffran and Andrea Fanelli Designs the METI Concept
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
Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks
shiura Designs the Triaxial Numechron Clock
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
Elegant Timepiece Collections
The Hermès Cut Timepiece is Exquisite and Ultra-Chic
Cartoon-Inspired Minimal Watches
Swatch's Mission to Moonphase Celebrates the Beloved Snoopy
Robotic Character Watch Winders
The Robostands RW1 Automatic Watch Winder is Multifunctional
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
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
Craft Starter Kits
Noah Makes It Easy to Begin a New Hobby
Task Management Tools
DayTicks Simplifies Task Tracking with Time Monitoring and Daily Summaries
Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks
3DProSkillsCreations Creates the Adorable Arcade Clock
Minimalist Intregrated Day Planners
DayPiece is a Simple Daily Planner
Visual Timing Devices
The Time Timer® Helps Individuals Seeking to Manage Time Effectively
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets
The Team at Tèfo Clockwork Creates a DIY Kit for Fans
Time Awareness Tools
Presence Tracker Helps You Stay Mindful of Time Without Interruptions
Custom Countdown Tools
FakeTimer Creates Skewed, Custom Countdown Timers For Any Event
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
Colorful AI Timelines
Visualize Dates Differently with Timeplay.io, an AI Timeline
Distraction-Free Alarm Clock Concepts
Ahmed Rashad Designs the Sleek Wireless Clock Chargers
Historic-Inspired Thin Timepieces
MING Presents the Project 21 Timepiece with Vintage Looks
Moon-Inspired Wall Clocks
Sora no Kakera Designs the Intricately Made Moon Trip Clock
Custom Timeline Builders
Create and Share Custom Timelines Instantly With TimelineCraft
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