Contemporary clock styles often incorporate metal into their designs. Modern styles offer geometric shapes and clean lines focusing more on function than fuss. Whether retro starbursts or stark brushed aluminum, these clocks use metal finishes to add edge to the look.

OmniClocks' Cube M Clock uses geometric form and a sleek metallic finish to create minimalist appeal. eLink 718

Tall and sleek, the Vector Floor Clock from Torre and Tagus is high on function as the simple black and white date clock reverses to a telescopic mirror ($136). eLink 723

Howard Miller contrasts stark black metal against stylish white hands in the Asterisk Clock from the Retro Collection ($58). eLink 722

The Starman 3 Clock from Kirch takes a retro starburst design to the modern age with a clean aluminum finish. eLink 719

The Milan Clock from Bai modernizes a classic round wall clock design with a random-brushed gunmetal finish on aluminum ($29). eLink 720

Benza uses a clever time arrangement on the brushed metal Workday Clock to count down the hours until quitting time. eLink 721