“Timekeeper of Eternity” – Wall Clock with Authentic Ammonite Speetoniceras versicolor, Russia

Rarity and Value
This extraordinary timepiece features a genuine fossil of Speetoniceras versicolor, an ancient ammonite dating back 128–136 million years to the Early Cretaceous period. Sourced from the Ulyanovsk region of Russia, a site renowned for yielding exceptionally preserved marine fossils, this specimen stands out for its remarkable size (32 cm in diameter) and iridescent coloration. Fossils of this quality and scale are exceedingly rare, especially when adapted with such precision into a functional object. It is both a scientific relic and a poetic symbol of time’s passage — a natural artifact transformed into a contemplative artwork.

Discovery and Acquisition
This ammonite was unearthed from the ancient seabed of the Volga River region, where millions of years of sediment protected it in near-pristine condition. Once a living cephalopod navigating primordial oceans, its shell now serves as a fossilized testament to life on Earth before the rise of the dinosaurs’ extinction. Carefully excavated, stabilized, and cleaned, this fossil was selected not only for its preservation but for the hypnotic spiral that mirrors humanity’s own concept of cyclical time.

Craftsmanship and Presentation
The ammonite has been masterfully integrated into a custom wall-mounted clock. German quartz movement by Hermle ensures silent precision, while minimalist golden hands sweep across the shell’s surface, free of numbers — a deliberate design choice that invites reflection on deep time rather than fleeting minutes. The fossil’s natural hues — with subtle flashes of opalized blue, green, and bronze — serve as the dial, making each glance a moment of wonder.

Human Touch
This clock is not merely a tool for measuring hours, but a philosophical object — a quiet companion reminding us that time is vast, circular, and ultimately unknowable. It encourages mindfulness, inviting its owner to live fully in each passing moment while staying grounded in Earth’s ancient rhythms. A rare intersection of paleontology and design, this ammonite timepiece will captivate collectors, interior connoisseurs, and lovers of natural history alike.