After several years of research, trial and error, batteries now supply the power for animation as well as keeping the proper time. For this reason The Kit-Cat Klock runs best when hung in a straight vertical position. Therefore, before leaving the warehouse, each clock is individually tested and examined for proper workmanship. The glimmering jewels used to decorate Kit-Cat are Austrian crystals. The crystals are allotted to The California Clock Company on a quota system by the Austrian supplier, allowing only a limited number of jeweled clocks to be produced each year.
Austrian crystals retain their elegant quality for years, never dulling as do rhinestones.
The cut and the silver backing of each crystal captures the light to create a handsome, gleaming Kit-Cat Klock. By utilizing cost-efficient, new technology, The California Clock Company is able to provide a beloved, American keepsake. And The Kit-Cat Klock continues to be a source of enjoyment for families around the world.