Finding out what time it is need not mean relying on Windows’ built in clock which is functional, but ultimately pretty ugly. Horloger, on the other hand, is a beautiful flip clock that will look great on any desktop. The look may appear familiar to mobile owners as widgets with a similar style are also available for the likes of Android, but this is a take on the genre that has been designed with Windows users in mind.

The stylish clock feels simultaneously old-fashioned and ultra-modern, and there are small and large versions available – you can also choose from a few other skins, but the default is probably the best looking. Rather than being forced to keep your clock tethered to the lower right hand corner of the screen, Horloger can be placed anywhere on your desktop.

One of the advantages of using Windows’ own clock is the fact that it is tucked out of the way and does not obscure anything you may have open on your screen. If you have decided to position your flip clock somewhere more central, you have the option of making it transparent so that things in the background can still be seen. With the option of displaying the date as well, this is a seriously stylish and useful utility.

You can grab yourself a free copy of the clock app by paying a visit to the Horloger review page. If this clock doesn’t suit your particular tastes, you might want to take a look at Vector Clocks or even the Vector Clock Designer if you’d like to come up with your own.