Grandfather clock

Grandfather clocks are decorative objects in The Sims, The Sims 2, The Sims 3: Supernatural, The Sims 3 Store and The Sims 4.

The Sims

Grandfather Clock

Grandfather Clock
Defined, elegant, hand polished, the clock shown is from a private collection of the highest quality, collectable, investment grade clocks still on the market. No longer being manufactured, this clock is a wise investment and a thoughtful improvement to any room. Brazilian mahogany. Solid brass hand engraved dial.
Game	The Sims
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§3,500
Object type(s)	Decorative
Size	1x1

The Grandfather Clock is available for §3,500 from the "Decorative > All" section of Buy mode. It can also be placed in all community areas except for Magic Town.

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The Sims 2

Ol' Grandfather Clock

Ol' Grandfather Clock
Though considered anachronistic by some in this present age of digital readouts, this timepiece ticks and tocks with a timeless stature that transcends the limitations of the modern digital age. The Ol' Grandfather Clock makes history of any hallway.
Game	The Sims 2
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§3,500
Object type(s)	Decorative
Size	1x1

In The Sims 2, the clock is known as the Ol' Grandfather Clock, and is available for §3,500 from the Decorative > Misc. section of Buy mode. It is a functional clock; if it is kept wound, it will show the current time on the lot, and will chime every 6 hours. The chimes will wake any Sims who are sleeping in the same room as the clock. The clock is fully wound when bought, and will run down 72 game hours after being bought or wound. If it is allowed to run down, it will start again as soon as it is wound. Sims may wind the clock autonomously, but will usually need to be directed to wind it by the player.

Despite what the Prima guide says, the clock does depreciate over time. However, it is possible to temporarily add value to the clock by using the Maintain option. This option will first appear 10 days after the clock is bought. After the clock is successfully maintained, the Maintain option will appear more frequently, but chances are that any value added to the clock by maintaining it will be lost to depreciation by the next time the Maintain option appears. Maintaining the clock is not necessary; the clock will continue to run even if the Maintain option is never used. Because of this, neither a repairman nor a Sim influenced to repair will maintain a grandfather clock.

The Maintain option builds Mechanical skill, and adds value to the clock, but runs the risk of breaking it beyond repair. If this happens, the clock will collapse into wreckage, which must be cleaned up. Sims with higher Mechanical skill have less chance of breaking the clock, and Sims with 5 or fewer Mechanical skill points are almost certain to break it. However, the length of time the clock has gone without being maintained affects the amount of time needed to restore it to full maintenance. If a highly skilled Sim maintains it on the same day that the option appears, maintenance will only take a few game minutes and is likely to succeed. However, a clock that has been left un-maintained for too long will need so much maintenance that even a Sim with high Mechanical skill has a significant chance of breaking it.

If FreeTime is installed, maintaining a grandfather clock does not build enthusiasm for the Tinkering hobby.

The Sims 3

Grandfather clocks in The Sims 3 are functional clocks; they show the in-game time. But unlike the grandfather clocks in previous games, grandfather clocks in The Sims 3 have no interactions and they do not make any sounds.

Granddaddy Clock

Granddaddy Clock
Game	The Sims 3: Supernatural
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1,300
Object type(s)	Decorative
Size	1x1

If there's a more efficient way to tell time than with a 7-foot tall, 300-lb mechanical clock, we've certainly never heard of it. Bring the granddaddy of all timepieces into your home and show everybody what time it is. No single piece of furniture offers more atmosphere. Each brilliant tick is as clear and breathtaking as every magnificent tock. The Granddaddy Clock: it's about time!

Midnight Hour Grandfather Clock

Midnight Hour Grandfather Clock
Game	The Sims 3 Store
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§875
Object type(s)	Decorative
Size	1x1

Take a stroll through history with the stunning architecture of The Now & Then Century Manor. This breathtaking mansion shows the grandeur of Second Empire design in all of its colonial glory and again as it stands against the rigors of time.

The Sims 4

Grandfather clocks in The Sims 4 are only for decoration with no other functions. They do not tell the time or make any sounds.

Simpler Times Mission-Style Clock

Simpler Times Mission-Style Clock
Game	The Sims 4
Buyability	Build mode
Price in game	§1,315
Object type(s)	Decorative
Size	1x1

Handcrafted with uncompromising workmanship, this solid oak clock is the perfect complement to your mission-style furniture, and never forgets its own mission: to chime the hour, every hour, right on time.

Environment: 5

Dear Old Grandfather Clock

Dear Old Grandfather Clock
Game	The Sims 4
Buyability	Build mode
Price in game	§2,400
Object type(s)	Decorative
Size	1x1

Nothing sends shivers of excitement up your back like the warm, cheery chime of the Dear Old Grandfather Clock. Run to it, reach out and feel its scintillating vibrations. Dear Old Grandfather will never know.

Environment: 7

Endless Timepiece

Endless Timepiece
Game	The Sims 4: Vampires
Buyability	Build mode
Price in game	§2,200
Object type(s)	Decorative
Size	1x1

It's good to invest in a timepiece that can withstand the test of time. Think of it as a family heirloom for you to celebrate in your lifetime, and your children to celebrate in theirs. You'll be here for a very long time — shouldn't your preferred clock as well?

Environment: 5