What are Outdoor Clocks?
Outdoor clocks or garden clocks are clocks that are made to resist the weather and other outdoor elements. They are typically designed to be sturdier than most indoor clocks. While the do not sacrifice style or charm, they offer a bit more functionality than your regular clocks do. For instance, many of the outdoor clocks available will include features such as time, temperature and humidity readings. They are made specifically to resist moisture and operate for long periods of time with little or no maintenance. Since they are often in direct sunlight, they usually include materials that are resistant to damage from heat and resistant to fading.
Many outdoor clocks are designed similarly to indoor clocks except that they include grommets or seals to keep moisture out. Some are made with cast housings. Cast iron is resistant and strong. These clocks have a “permanent” look and feel, which is nice for a garden. Gardens are great places for timeless styles rather than trendy ones. Iron clocks look great in gardens and are strong enough to be a part of the environment for a long time. This particular style will compliment other wrought iron or rustic garden features as well.
You can also find clocks with actual ceramic or stone mosaic exteriors. These particular materials are excellent for a garden space for many reasons. They are already present in many forms in the garden and they are quite natural there. These materials resist rain, sun, temperatures and other outdoor elements. They also fit in visually in a garden environment. These clocks are a bit more fragile and will not hold up to physical concussion quite as well but will last forever if treated well. You can find these in molded or mosaic styles. Some are even painted with different cultural designs or garden themes.
Many modern outdoor clocks are now made to be even more resistant to the extremes of an outdoor environment. These are often manufactured using a substance called resin. These resins are sometimes natural and sometimes man-made like plastics. These resins are used because they can be used to create extremely rugged designs. The resins can endure violent blows such as dropping on the ground without breaking or cracking. These resin materials are also easily molded with precision to create any shape needed. This allows for more precise engineering than other plastics and this also allows the texture of the finished product to appear more natural by forming any shape imaginable. These resin clock housings are also significantly less expensive to manufacture and as a result, are often offered at substantially lower prices than some of their classic counterparts.
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Singing Birds Wall Clock with green resin frame – new in box – bird song, decor $39.99 |
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NEW! Resin SPRINGHOUSE BIRDHOUSE Metal BRANCHES WITH BIRDS Wall Clock HOME DECOR $15.00 |
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1995 Jan Shade Lynch – Guardian Angel Clock – Ceramic Poly-Resin – Sits on Shelf $5.95 |
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SMALL RESIN PINEAPPLE SHAPED QUARTZ CLOCK $12.99 |
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CASIO TQ140-1B TRAVEL DESK QUARTZ ALARM CLOCK NEOBRITE RESIN CASE SMALL PORTABLE $9.00 |
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Sculpted Resin DOLPHIN Wall Clock With Pendulum 9 1/2″ NEW $9.99 |
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CASIO TQ140-4D TRAVEL DESK QUARTZ ALARM CLOCK NEOBRITE RESIN CASE SMALL PORTABLE $9.00 |
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CASIO TQ140-1D TRAVEL DESK QUARTZ ALARM CLOCK NEOBRITE RESIN CASE SMALL PORTABLE $9.00 |
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Metal Look Mantel Clock 15″ Antique Look Resin Table Clock Fair Shipping $22.99 |
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Wall Clock 23″ Mozart Silver Tone Resin Frame Edinburgh Clock Works Fair Combine $19.99 |
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2 Allen Designs Wine Time Wall Pendulum Resin Clocks $19.99 |
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Clown Resin Clock..Hang / Stands $9.99 |
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RESIN QUARTZ CLOCK WITH BEAR MOM & BABY TAKEHOPE $4.95 |
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NEW MINI PINK RESIN TYPEWRITER DESK CLOCK AND BUSNESS CARDCARD HOLDER $9.99 |
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Elegant Table Top Mantel Clock W/ Silver Colored Scroll Accents Resin NEW B5256 $15.25 |
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Desktop Clock (resin) (Home Sweet Home) $2.99 |
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TEDDY BEAR ANGEL SHELF CLOCK~RESIN~NIB $62.91 |
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VICTORY MOTORCYCLE PARTS 10 inch Resin Wall Clock $28.95 |
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Western Themed Lighted Mantel Clock Resin Battery NEW B0885 $17.95 |
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BLACK BEAR WALL CLOCK HUNTING DECORATION CABIN DECORATION RESIN WOOD $28.99 |
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Infinity Instruments Boss Resin Silver Bezel Wall Clock $41.00 |
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Infinity Instruments Cirrus Arabic Num Resin Wall Clock $29.00 |
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FOOOTBALL SHAPED NOVELTY RESIN CLOCK $9.50 |
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1 resin house,home accent clock,new button battery solina quartz keeps good time $5.99 |
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Babe Resin Clock $14.99 |
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NEW Antique Round Resin Gold Kitchen Wall Clock $35.00 |
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3D GOLFING DESK CLOCK GOLF BATTERY OPERATED RESIN $9.99 |
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Clock Novelty 3 Pigs Mama Papa Baby Resin 12 1/2″ Mantle Desk Office Kids Room $49.95 |
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Resin Dolphin Pendulum Clock , New in Box , 9 1/4″ High $15.00 |
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Maritime Desk Clock Faux Scrimshaw (Resin) 1850 Whalers Ships Compass Fiji Graph $31.98 |
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Ribbon Hanging Indoor Wall Clock Home Decor 17×10 Hand Painted Resin NEW A7830 $14.35 |
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NEW BOY’S GRADUATION RESIN CLOCK $2.49 |
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Infinity Instruments Purity-9″ Resin Wall Clock $17.67 |
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NEW GIRL’S GRADUATION RESIN CLOCK $2.49 |
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Western Covered Wagon Table Mantel Desk Clock Home Decor Resin 12x6x4 NEW B4727 $19.75 |
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Infinity Instruments Spartan-8″ Resin Wall Clock $19.07 |
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Dog Clock with Bone Key Hanger. Plastic Resin Wall Clock $9.99 |
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Resin Novelty Clock Country Style French Country Style Shabby $12.99 |
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VANMARK RESIN BOOKS WITH CLOCK $8.00 |
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Resin Wall Clock – Antique Metal Look – by Infinity Instruments – 12709RS-19 $47.17 |
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Grandpa’s Favorite mini grandfather clock Resin Home $4.49 |
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Rose Vase Battery Wall Clock Ivory Resin Home Deocr Accents NEW B2032 $19.75 |
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Infinity Instruments Athenaeum- 24″ Resin Wall Clock $48.85 |
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Birdhouse Wall Clock Decor Resin Battery Operated NEW B1524 $15.25 |
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The Cabana 12″ Resin Palm Tree Wall Home Clock $36.95 |
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BLACK BEAR WALL CLOCK HUNTING DECORATION CABIN DECORATION RESIN WOOD $35.99 |
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Infinity Instruments The Onyx Black Resin Wall Clock $37.90 |
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Eagle Clock Novelty Clocks Eagles Birds Driftwood Resin 13 1/2″ t Den Office NIB $49.95 |
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Infinity Instruments Helix Red Resin Wall Clock Contemp $68.00 |
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BEAR CLOCK FOR CHILD`S ROOM 8 IN. NEW RESIN BLUE WHITE $5.99 |
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Infinity Instruments The Tattler – Distressed Case Resin Wall Clock $47.53 |
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CASIO TQ140-1B TRAVEL DESK QUARTZ ALARM CLOCK NEOBRITE RESIN CASE SMALL PORTABLE $9.98 |
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NIB Kathy Ireland Floral Resin Wall Clock $19.99 |
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Infinity Instruments Purity-9″ Resin Wall Clock $21.89 |
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Northwoods Black Bear Clock Two Styles, Priced Each Resin Cabin DECOR New $19.99 |
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PLUSH TEDDY BEAR with Resin Quartz library ALARM CLOCK $24.99 |
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Allen Designs Wine Time Wall Pendulum Resin Clocks $14.99 |
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BALD EAGLE Nature Sculpted Resin Table Top Mantle Clock $6.99 |
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Ashton Sutton Cat Eye Pendulum Wall Clock in Silver Resin TY91159P $31.99 |
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NEW Retro Black Resin Table Desk Spot Light Alarm Clock $29.00 |
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NEW Retro Red Resin Table Desk Spot Light Alarm Clock $29.00 |
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Whimsical Dog Clock With Bone Pendulum Resin Wall Decor New $19.99 |
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The Cabana 12″ Resin Palm Tree Wall Clock NEW NIB $37.97 |
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Country Style Blue Bird Bird House Style Resin Novelty Clock $12.99 |
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Country Style Pig Pigs Country Style Resin Novelty Clock $12.99 |
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Decorative Wall Clock Resin Framed 20″ Brown Tones Fair Combined Ship $14.48 |
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Pineapple design (top)Resin Roman Numeral Clock $16.99 |
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CASIO TQ140-1D TRAVEL DESK QUARTZ ALARM CLOCK NEOBRITE RESIN CASE SMALL PORTABLE $9.98 |
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CHEF MANTLE or WALL MOUNT RESIN CHARMING CLOCK $11.99 |
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LADY COOK MANTLE or WALL MOUNT RESIN CHARMING CLOCK $11.99 |
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Large 12″ Round Roman Numeral Clock Golden Stopwatch Style Wall Resin Battery $27.99 |
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Sculptured 20″ Wall Clock Resin Face 12″ Green Wood Look Clock Fair Shipping $19.99 |
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Sculptured 20″ Wall Clock Resin Face 12″ Grayish Black Wood Look Fair shipping $19.99 |
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Beautiful 1920′s Lady Resin Table or Mantle Clock $80.99 |
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Infinity Instruments Spartan-8″ Resin Wall Clock RED w/ Rooster Seconds Hand $22.99 |
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New Resin Red Drum Fish Clock About 8″ Accross $12.00 |
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NIB Golf Enthusiast 3D Sports Desk Clock 4″x 4″ Resin $20.00 |
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Green Water Dragon Sun Clock pendulum (TR2831) Statue Ornament Resin Time $29.52 |
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Vtg Lawence Electric Mantel/Shelf Rocks Clock Resin & Stone Turquoise Cyan Blue $39.99 |
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Resin Church Clock With Quartz Movement New Battery $24.95 |
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TABLE CLOCK GOLD ANTIQUE REPRODUCTION ORNATE W/ JEWELS RESIN BATTERY NEW $374.99 |
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Infinity Instruments 11828 Rusty Gears Resin Table Clock Home Decor Quartz NEW $49.42 |
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GOLF THEMED RESIN DESK/SHELF CLOCK-NEW $15.00 |
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11″ JUMPING FISH QUARTZ DESK CLOCK-NEW BATTERY-MICA DUST-RESIN-FISH LOVERS DREAM $14.99 |
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Deep Case Distressed Resin Clock / Accent $87.38 |
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Unique SteamPunk Rusty Gears Resin Table Clock $46.88 |
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LADYBUG Flower Pendulum Clock by Michelle Allen P1040 Resin FREE SHIPPING! $53.95 |
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Creative Butterfly Silent Resin Wall Clock $18.00 |
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Infinity Instruments Spartan-Black Resin Wall Clock $25.00 |
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Infinity Instruments Spartan-Red Resin Wall Clock $25.00 |
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Infinity Instruments Spartan-Ivory Resin Wall Clock $25.00 |
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Infinity Instruments Vogue-12″ Resin Wall Clock $20.89 |
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Large Distressed Case Resin Clock with Pendulum $99.00 |
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Brown Horse Raring Up Clock Desk, Mantel, or Shelf Western Decor Resin NEW $24.99 |
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Silvestri Fishermans Clock Resin 6 Inches Tall Fish In A Bag Basket $12.99 |
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Infinity Instruments Vin Rouge Resin Wall Clock $35.17 |
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The Cabana 12″ Resin Palm Tree Wall Clock $31.33 |
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Infinity Instruments Vogue-12″ Resin Wall Clock $21.89 |
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NEW Round Resin Antique Brass Kitchen Wall Clock $70.00 |
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Springfield 91412 14″ Poly Resin Mosaic Fish Clock with Thermometer Multicolor $21.99 |