The Iconic Wall Clock - the California Clock Company Kit-Cat Klock

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July 13, 2025

In our latest video, we spend just a minute with the iconic wall clock from American design history, the Kit-Cat Klock from the California Clock Company. Since its debut in 1932, the iconic cat-themed wall clock has been a beloved fixture in American culture for a long time. It has brought joy, nostalgia, and a bit of creepiness to homes. Check it out now in the Windup Watch Shop!

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