http://www.pictureviewerpro.com/hosting/zx81/wilfr.htmHere is a simple Real Time Clock (RTC) project I have recently built and tested on a ZX81 but should be compatible with the Spectrum and other Z80 machines. Cost and simplicity are the main reasons for choosing the DALLAS DS1287.
Wiring diagram:
Kicad project:
http://abandon.pcbs.free.fr/wilfrigter/RealTime/