New Retirement Gift Idea - A Custom Clock by John Borin
(PRWEB) July 30, 2013 -- At John Borin Clocks, Mr. Borin creates one-of-a-kind custom retirement clocks that are specially designed for the individuals receiving them.
"We are not about just making clocks; we use a clock dial as a canvas on which we screen print a design that uniquely tells something about the recipient's farewell -- the place they are leaving or the place they are going, and about the group saying good-bye," explains Mr. Borin.
Initially, Mr. Borin works with the customer to create a design that reflects something about the retiree and their relation to the group giving the gift -- whether it's a retirement gift for a co-worker, a boss, a friend, a teacher, a military change of command or just someone moving on to another opportunity.
Mr. Borin gave the following example: "Several years ago, our company was contacted by the staff of The Anchorage Symphony Orchestra. They wanted to create a special clock as a retirement gift for two founding members of the symphony. The clock was presented to the couple for their 60 years of service at a large banquet attended by friends from all over the country."
One very interesting feature of the clock is the back, which Mr. Borin refers to as a "permanent gift card." This "gift card" includes a plexiglas covered plaque for a personal message. In addition, the back of the clock has been designed so that each member of the group giving the clock can sign the back creating a lasting reminder of their friendship.
About John Borin Clocks:
John Borin Clocks is a design studio in Dallas, Texas where custom clocks have been created since 1990. These clocks are screen printed with designs that have been specially created for each customer. Here, the clock is used as a canvas on which to create the perfect personalized gift. The designs are printed with enamel ink on an enamel coated steel dial just as was done 150 years ago.
In order to duplicate the look of the old clocks which used heavy-gauge steel hands, Mr. Borin has reproduced the old hand styles using the same material. These elegant hands are individually cut from heavy-gauge steel, giving each a unique character that simply cannot be reproduced in hands stamped from lighter materials.
To authenticate the clock, it is signed and dated by the maker upon completion. Mr. Borin’s clocks have been featured in these magazines: "Food and Wine," "Country Living," "Coastal Living," "La Cucina Italiana," "Cabin Life," "Log Home Living," and "D Weddings."
John Borin, John Borin. Inc, http://www.johnborin.com, +1 (888) 284-6348, [email protected]
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