Cool Stuff: Going Cuckoo

They're not cheap, but these inventive, Italian-made clocks will bring humor -- and even art -- to your walls while helping you stay on schedule. Above: Albero Clock, $350

Tip Top Clock, $299

Tu-Tu Clock, $299

Black Forest Cuckoo Clock, $319

Cor_Nice Clock, $329

Sunking Clock, no price listed

See these and more modern clocks at Memento Italia.