Guys who don’t wear a watch will tell you, we aren’t at a loss for time-telling devices these days. There's a clock on your phone and in your car. Maybe there's one on your cable box or microwave. And while we can respect a man's right to choose what he does and doesn't need, might we suggest getting a wall clock for your place?

These old school implements of time count the hours in a different way. Unlike checking your watch or phone in a sense of urgency, a wall clock somehow celebrates the passage of time—it makes slowing down and waiting around at home look good. And they do make for alluring three-dimensional design elements. They're both masculine and utilitarian. We find they come in handy in the kitchen or office where time is of the essence. They're defintiely handy in an entryway.

But which to choose: is your personal style suited for a ruggedly old school design, like a reissue of IBM's standard issue clock or a refurbished antique timekeeper? Or do you gravitate towards something a bit more modern, like the popular analog flip clock or a midcentury icon? No matter what you choose, there's something nostalgic and reassuring about a clock on the wall.