Minimalist Round Desk and Mantel Clock 15.4cm - Navy Blue

This minimalist round mantel clock keeps things simple, with a deep navy blue case and face in a soft matt finish. There are no numerals to read: slim baton markers sit at each hour, with fine minute marks running round the edge of the dial, and a pair of plain white hands turns about a small gold-tone centre cap. The white hands stand out clearly against the navy, so the time is easy to read at a glance. It measures 15.4cm across and 4.5cm deep, a compact size that sits comfortably on a desk or narrow shelf without crowding it.

Its flattened base lets it stand upright on its own, so it needs no wall, no hook and no drilling. We think it suits a mantelpiece in the living room, a bedside table, a hallway console or a home office desk, where a clear, calm face is welcome. Navy is an easy colour to live with: it sits well beside white walls, natural wood, brass and soft greys, and it brings a touch of depth to a lighter scheme. The pared-back dial suits a modern room, and the clock is small enough to move from room to room as you need it.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time and runs on one AA battery that goes into the movement at the back of the case, so there is no cable to hide and the clock can sit wherever it looks best. The matt finish keeps glare low under lamps and daylight, and a gentle dust with a soft dry cloth now and then keeps it looking its best. Stand it on a level surface a little back from the edge, then group it with a few books or a small plant for an easy, settled arrangement on a shelf or mantelpiece.

How big is this mantel clock?

It measures 15.4cm across and 4.5cm deep, compact enough for a desk, a bedside table or a narrow mantelpiece shelf.

What battery does the clock need?

It has a quartz movement that runs on one AA battery, which goes into the movement at the back of the case.

Does it hang on the wall or stand up?

It is a mantel clock with a flattened base, so it stands upright on its own on a shelf, desk or mantelpiece without any fixing.

Does the clock face have numbers?

No, the dial has no numerals. Slim baton markers show each hour, fine minute marks run round the edge, and white hands make the time easy to read.

What colour is the clock?

The case and face are navy blue in a matt finish, with plain white hands and a small gold-tone centre cap.

How should I look after it?

Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and keep it on a level surface set a little back from the edge of the shelf.