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The golden wall clock from the 1990s symbolizes kitsch in Romanian homes, characterized by its oversized design and low-quality materials. A functional model was recently sold for 50 lei. This decorative piece, resembling a giant wristwatch, was common in post-communist living rooms and is now considered a nostalgic emblem of that era. Made of lightweight plastic with cheap gold or silver paint, it operated on a standard quartz mechanism. Similar kitsch clocks from the 90s, including those with fake pendulums or photo frames, can still be found online at modest prices. One such model is displayed at the Romanian Kitsch Museum in Bucharest.