A differing source suggests that the clock tower's construction had begun in 1822 and was completed in 1830, funded by contributions from Tirana’s wealthy elite.

The earliest visual documentation of the clock tower appears in two watercolor paintings by English artist Edward Lear on September 28, 1848.

Albanologist Georg von Hahn described the tower as having Rococo stylistic influences—although not entirely accurate, this description captures the decorative nature of its structure.

European authors such as Ami Boué and Hyacinthe Hecquard have also mentioned the clock tower in their 19th-century works and researcher Gabriel Louis-Jaray compared it to the belfries of old French cities.

The clock tower sustained damage during World War II but was repaired and resumed operation in July 1946.

In their retreat, German forces targeted the clock tower with mortar shells, damaging its mechanism and striking the bell.

Its exterior is constructed from finely cut stones arranged in rows of varying heights with thin mortar joints.

The balcony, located just below the clock mechanism, is accessible through four arched doors and features a surrounding console-supported walkway with a parapet of concrete railings.

The original clock tower, from the current balcony level upward, featured eight stone columns connected by arches (two on each side).

Subsequent alterations have significantly changed the appearance of the tower, leading to the loss of certain traditional architectural elements, while raising theoretical concerns about the methods and principles applied during the monument’s conservation and restoration phases.

[3] Occasionally, mahya lights are strung up between the clock tower and the minaret of the Et'hem Bey Mosque, especially during festive seasons such as Ramadan and Bajram.