Couldn't find the perfect clock so....

[Poolnerdgrandma]

We made one:
Picture is a garden flag glued onto plywood,, clockworks and numbers bought on Amazon, frame made by talented hubby.

 

[bmoreswim]

Looks very nice! Though honestly as I was scrolling down, I was expecting the time to be set to 5:00 with no battery in the clock.

 

[Poolnerdgrandma]

Looks very nice! Though honestly as I was scrolling down, I was expecting the time to be set to 5:00 with no battery in the clock.

Hubby always wears his watch in the pool, and I got tired of having to ask him what time it was all the time. That said, for most intents and purposes, it IS always 5 o'clock here.

 

[kimkats]

LOVE IT!!!!!

 

[Wobblerlorri]

That said, for most intents and purposes, it IS always 5 o'clock here.

You mean 4:20, don't you?

 

[PoolBrews]

Where did you get the clock mechanism? We have two clocks we have been using outdoors by the pool. Neither is an "outdoor" clock, and neither is ever directly exposed to rain - yet both stopped working within 6-9 months. I'm looking for a place to get outdoor rated clock mechanisms.

 

[Turbo1Ton]

Nice work on the clock!!!

I can't say for the OP, but I have used Klockit.com to purchase clock mechanisms and parts. Now I've not specifically looked for an outdoor mechanism, but if one exists, I'll bet they would have it.

--Jeff

 

[Arizonarob]

Looks very nice! Though honestly as I was scrolling down, I was expecting the time to be set to 5:00 with no battery in the clock.

Me to.

You could switch out all the numbers to 5.

 

[VinceL]

The location where we wanted to put a clock is not covered and is directly exposed to all the weather elements. It was also up high and a considerable distance from the pool. Since we wanted to be able to read it from the pool, we needed a large clock.

Finding a large clock that is rated for direct exposure to rain was quite a challenge. I found this clock:

It is 30 inches in diameter. I take it down and store it inside for winter. This is its 3rd year, and I've seen no signs of water getting into the clock mechanism.

 

[Poolnerdgrandma]

Where did you get the clock mechanism? We have two clocks we have been using outdoors by the pool. Neither is an "outdoor" clock, and neither is ever directly exposed to rain - yet both stopped working within 6-9 months. I'm looking for a place to get outdoor rated clock mechanisms.

Hmmm. We just got a $15 kit from Amazon. Not marketed as outdoor. It's not exposed to rain, but it's early days.. we put it out there in May. Fingers crossed.

 

[Poolnerdgrandma]

Me to.

You could switch out all the numbers to 5.

I love that idea!!! It might freak out our 2 year old grandson, who is all about clocks, numbers, and counting.

 

[markayash]

I am lazy " hey alexa run the squirrel and what time is it"

 

[bmoreswim]

I always have my Garmin watch on so I never installed a clock. I also tend to go more by feel and sun angle when at the pool. But I do like the aesthetics.

 

[Poolnerdgrandma]

I am lazy " hey alexa run the squirrel and what time is it"

Alexa can't hear me when the waterfall is running. #firstworldproblems....

 

[YippeeSkippy]

I have a clock we bought when we lived in Bavaria.... it runs backwards!

It is adorned with the Bavarian flag colors and the saying "In Bayern geh'n die Uhren Anders" which sort of translates to "Time goes differently in Bavaria" in a laid back way.

People will stare at that clock trying to figure out the time, scratching their heads until we tell them to read it backwards.

Maddie

 

[Teald024]

I am lazy " hey alexa run the squirrel and what time is it"

my Alexa is stubborn and not very smart. She won’t do anything without being connected to the internet, Can’t even turn down her voice (volume) or obey simple commands (like stop talking). kinda like my kids, lol.

 

[markayash]

my Alexa is stubborn and not very smart. She won’t do anything without being connected to the internet, Can’t even turn down her voice (volume) or obey simple commands (like stop talking). kinda like my kids, lol.

She is good for freaking my dogs out sometimes " alexa what does a squirrel sounds like" Must be close because they will tilt their heads

 

[Dirk]

I have this guy outside. I doubt it's rated for that, but it's under an eve and still working after at least 4 years. I have those La Crosse radio/atomic clocks all over my house, 'cause I hate changing clock times almost as much as I hate Standard time (Daylight savings time forever I say!!). All clocks are always within 1 second of each other, which is nice, and while the inside ones sometimes take a while to honor the time changes, the outdoor one is always dead on. I painted/textured the rim to match my other outdoor stuff, but that doesn't compare to your awesome parrot clock. Nice job!

 

[Katodude]

So I bought one of these (they used to be $25):

Amazon.com: GGMM D3 Echo Dot 3rd Gen Battery Base, Amazon Echo Accessories, Power Bank for Echo Dot(Power Cord and Alexa Echo Dot 3rd Generation is Not Included) : Electronics

Amazon.com: GGMM D3 Echo Dot 3rd Gen Battery Base, Amazon Echo Accessories, Power Bank for Echo Dot(Power Cord and Alexa Echo Dot 3rd Generation is Not Included) : Electronics

www.amazon.com

With an echo dot clock and I bring it by the pool on the towel where phones (and dogs) go when we are swimming. It has a clock so I can just look at it, and I can still yell at it to change the song ( I never want to hear Tears for Fears again).

 

[markayash]

I bought a refurbed big echo I keep outside under the eve. Use it for music and turning stuff on and off.
Fiq for $35 If it last a few years it’s worth it.