A Clock Screensaver That Shows You How the Gears Work
Most clock screensavers just put numbers on a black screen. If you'd rather watch something that feels like the inside of a real timepiece, Clock Mechanism Screensaver from SaversPlanet is built around that idea. It shows the current time and lets you watch the mechanism behind it.
Quick facts
- Platform: Windows (95, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10)
- Price: free
- Category: clock screensaver, listed under Effects and HD
- Listed version: 1.0
Key features
An animated clock where you can study the mechanism
You get the usual clock screensaver features, plus a view of the mechanism itself. It's an animated clock, not a static face.
A calm grey and gold look that won't distract you
The background is deliberately quiet. The main colors are grey and gold, chosen for a balanced look rather than a flashy one.
Settings and any screen resolution
The screensaver has different settings you can adjust. It is also described as working on any screen resolution, so it isn't tied to one monitor size.
Who it's for
It suits you if you want a free, quiet clock on an idle desktop and like mechanical themes. It also fits older Windows machines, since the listed requirements are modest.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free
- Low hardware demands
- Restrained grey and gold palette
- Several settings
Cons
- It is a single-theme clock, so there's little variety.
- One third-party listing says it needs Adobe Flash Player, which Windows no longer supports. Check that it runs on your system.
- Reported file sizes vary between sites.
FAQs
Is Clock Mechanism Screensaver free?
Yes. The vendor calls it an absolutely free clock screensaver.
Which Windows versions does it run on?
The vendor lists Windows 95, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10.
Will it work on my monitor?
The vendor says it works on any screen resolution.
Can I change how it behaves?
Yes. It has different settings you can adjust.
System requirements
- Processor: 500 MHz
- Video memory: 32 MB
- Disk space: 5 MB free
- OS: Windows 95/XP/Vista/7/8/10