Traditional Clocks

Most players use digital chess clocks nowadays but traditional clocks are still around reasons for using them...

1) Analog clocks are very simple for novices and beginners to learn no fussing around or figuring out how to set the time like a complicated $100 digital clock with many options

2) Usually no batteries are required to use them just wind them up or if they do require them it's typically one AA

3) If they get pulverized by someone who plays rough and bangs too hard they're fairly cheap to replace typically $18-$22 for a vanilla no frills one ( smart idea to save your very nice digital clocks for opponents who aren't abusive gorillas)

Cheap analog clocks don't have the feel or the quality of expensive ones but they do the job for casual club and park play with friends one thing to remember when using windup analog clocks never overwind them or they'll break!

Suggested clocks:

Diamond Quartz:

http://www.wholesalechess.com/chess/chess_clocks/analog_chess_clocks/diamond_quartz_chess_clock_red

Works well and have had no problems with this one!

European Clock:

http://www.regencychess.co.uk/regency-analogue-chess-clock-in-cream-p-330.html

A step up in quality and price this clock is made in Europe good parts will last many years if well taken care of great for schools clubs and blitz play with friends

Sunny wood Mechanical Chess Clock:

http://www.amazon.com/Sunnywood-3246B-Plastic-Mechanical-Chess/dp/B0062ABI08/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361724303&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=sunny+wood+chess+clock

Made in Romania classic wind up clock wind up no batteries required

BHB Tan Clock:

http://www.wholesalechess.com/chess/chess_clocks/bhb_chess_clocks/bhb_special_chess_clock_tan

This is the best analog clock I've ever used but it's priced around $75 recommended if you want a high quality analog this is it.