I think it is nice to have this clock when being in fullscreenmode.
But at the moment there are some problems with it. The major problem
is the placement since the position does not work correct with many
translations (i definatly know of german and polish having problems,
others do for sure have these, too).
I do speak in favor of having such a clock, but the position is IMO
really bad. I'd speak for an extra line right above the "end turn"
button. And for those not wanting this clock, what about a checkbox
under preferences^graphics with something like "show clock"? The clock
could be in an overlay (like the replay stuff eventually will end in)
and can be turned on and off. So those who not want to have it can
turn it off. If it was in an overlay, there should not be a problem
with this.
Greets,
Nils Kneuper aka Ivanovic