TIMEGEAR Cuckoo Wall Clock with Night Mode in Traditional German Style with Carved Squirrels (Cherry)

The first cuckoo clock was developed by watchmakers in Germany’s Black Forest region in the 18th century. The clock movement was driven by suspended weights, accuracy was ensured using a pendulum. The body of the clock was made of wood and represented a small house with a little bird living under the roof. The innovative and attractive design has made cuckoo clocks popular for over 250 years. Modern cuckoo clocks improve on the traditional design by including a battery-powered quartz movement. The TIMEGEAR cuckoo clock allows you to adjust the sound or turn it off completely. All TIMEGEAR clocks have an automatic night mode so the cuckoo will not disturb your sleep. These options make the design more practical. The modern movement provides excellent clock accuracy. The dial has Roman numerals just like the famous Black Forest clocks. Large and contrast numbers are easy to read. You can adjust the volume with the knob on the side panel. If you need silence or get tired of the cuckoo, you can mute the sound. The quartz movement is powered by 3 C-size batteries and does not require winding (batteries are not included). The night mode is activated automatically at 10 PM. The bird stops coming out from 10 PM to 6 AM (from 22:00 to 6:00). The clock stays silent at night and will not disturb your sleep. The cuckoo appears at the beginning of every hour and tells the time. The bird comes out, flaps its wings and sings. The number of cuckoo calls indicates the hour has come. When the cuckoo sings, you can hear the gurgling of the stream and other birds in the background as if you were in the real forest. The clock represents a small rural house with a cuckoo living under the roof. All the decorations, clock housing and pendulum are carved out of natural wood. The wooden figures reflect scenes from nature or country life. The clock face, hands, weights and cuckoo are plastic. The wooden pendulum is swinging permanently. Weights and chains are decorative.