Best Bulova clocks

Start with the Bulova Pearlized wall clock. A solid-metal case in mirrored polished silver with a faux mother-of-pearl dial — it reads elegant without being fussy, and it's the easiest Bulova to live with in a hallway, dining room or office.

Then it depends on the room:

• Regatta (C4890) — for a coastal or kitchen wall; nautical flag dial and a silent sweep second hand, so no ticking.
• Norwalk mantel — traditional walnut case with three chiming melodies.
• Hardwick — compact solid wood with a brass pendulum; the best small-shelf choice.
• Durant (B1845) — a revolving-pendulum showpiece for a mantel people look at.
• Annette II — wide chiming mantel for a long sideboard.
• Light Time 14" — the one for a porch, patio or pool area.
• Nordale and the gold U-shape (B8818) — desk and small-table accents.

Two models I found had no current price, so I left them out: the Imperial and Hartwick wall clocks.