The waterfront walkway all along this area of Jersey City is really beautiful, but this clock is just weird. It's more of an eyesore in my opinion.
I have seen this clock all my life and unlike most clocks out in public as this one is, it actually keeps correct time! It's only after I first traveled to Switzerland over 40 years ago that I appreciated that there were actually places in the world which had functioning public clocks. Jersey City is a member of a very exclusive club in that regard.
While on the Jersey City waterfront you can't skip over the Colgate Clock. The entire waterfront walkway is great and this is particularly a sight at night.
This is an iconic landmark and you get a nice clean feeling around your teeth.Of course you will have a better view on this clock from the world finance center or from a ferryboat.
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It's certainly eye-catching, a large lighted clock visible on the riverfront. Sort of interesting as an odd curiosity.
I have looked across the Hudson all my life and the Colgate Clock has always been there. In fact, I hardly notice it from New York. When my daughter moved to Jersey City, I finally saw the clock up close and personal. It is sited on what seems to be a construction zone. I think that they are planning a park there but it does not seem to be moving forward. The clock is fantastically underwhelming. In the day time, all of the magic is gone. At night the magic faces Manhattan. So, if you just happen to be walking by, stop in. It is free. But do not bother going out of your way.
The area around the clock is under construction or some kind of renovation so you can not go close to it and even all pictures come out with the wired fence.
It tells the time and it can be seen from Manhattan which was right across the river..............................
Historic giant clock serves as icon on the Hudson River (NJ side). Colgate used to have its HQ in Jersey City (long ago) but now the clock sits near Goldman Sachs. The same man maintained it for 40 years until he retired....don't count on the exact time (or you will miss the ferry) but it's a nice landmark.