TV Testpage Round Dome Glass Multicolour Wall Clock 35cm

This round wall clock carries the classic television test card across its glass face, with bold bars of yellow, cyan, green, magenta, red and blue set over a black grid, fine black and white stripes and a row of grey tones. The glass over the dial is domed, so the pattern sits beneath a gentle curve that catches the light as you pass. Slim silver hands turn from a small centre boss, and white batons mark the minutes around the edge, so the time reads clearly against all that colour. Near the base, a black caption panel reads One Moment Please, a playful nod to waiting for the programme to return. It measures 35cm across and 4cm deep.

At that size it suits a kitchen, living room, hallway or study wall, large enough to read from across the room without crowding a chimney breast or a run of shelves. The multicoloured dial brings instant cheer to a retro or eclectic scheme, livens up a bright home office, or gives a plain white wall one bold focal point. We think it makes a fun new home gift for someone setting up their first place, especially anyone who grew up with a television in the corner and remembers the test card filling the screen between programmes.

The dial sits under glass, and the clock hangs from a single keyhole slot on the back, so one screw or picture hook is all it needs. It runs on one AA battery, so there is no cable to hide and it can go anywhere a hook will. To keep the dome bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it gently with a barely damp cloth and dry it straight away. Hang it around eye level where the colour bars greet you from the doorway, and keep nearby frames simple so the test card has the wall to itself.

How big is the test card wall clock?

It measures 35cm across and 4cm deep, a comfortable size for reading the time from across a kitchen, living room or hallway.

What battery does the clock take?

It runs on one AA battery, which fits into the movement on the back of the clock, so there is no cable to run.

How does the clock hang on the wall?

It hangs from a single keyhole slot on the back, so one screw or picture hook in the wall is all you need.

Is the face of the clock glass?

Yes, the dial sits beneath domed glass, which gives the test card pattern a gentle curve and a glossy look from every angle.

How do I clean the glass dome?

Dust the glass with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it gently with a barely damp cloth and dry it straight away to avoid streaks.

Would this clock make a good gift?

We think it makes a fun new home gift, particularly for anyone who loves retro design or remembers the television test card from years gone by.