I think it still wants to be a *useful* clock, i.e., you want to be able to see ...

gpvos on Aug 5, 2018 | parent | context | favorite | on: Make a “Literary Clock” from a Jailbroken Kindle

I think it still wants to be a useful clock, i.e., you want to be able to see at a glance how late it is where you are now. That's actually why the current time is highlighted.

Although your idea also has some merit.