Simple Wall Clock Inspired by Saturn

Typical wall clocks have the same boring look with three needles, each representing the second, minute and hour hand. The needles move in the same manner, and reading time also does not vary from one clock to the other, it fairly remains the same. Not any more! Marko Vuckovic was inspired by the planet Saturn and he designed a clock named The Saturn. The Saturn Clock has been crafted in a simple yet elegant manner. It consists of a base which has 12 digits placed on it like any other timepiece. Further, the base is enveloped with two disks that have perforated holes crafted on them. Both the disks turn around in a clockwise manner. The holes in the round plate aptly reveal what time of the day we are in. As against everyday clocks, only the digits representing the present time are revealed and the rest remain concealed under the disk. When dusk sets in and the surroundings turn dim, backlight wedges in the Saturn Clock switches on robotically, which makes it easy to read time. The Saturn Clock with its plain looks will make the wall it is hung on very attractive. [via]

The Bullion: LASER-Light Wall Clock

The Bullion Wall Clock by Eric Wang clearly and artfully displays the time with an array of precision lasers. Three concentric stainless steel medallions are stacked upon each other. The topmost medallion is stationary and houses a circular array of laser pointers to demarcate the hours on the wall surface. The middle and bottom medallions both rotate, and each houses a laser pointer that indicates the minute and hour hands respectively. A gentle inward tapering on the side faces angle the lasers towards the wall surface. The unit is mounted to a wall using the included magnetic wall mount attachment. Like a large button, once mounted the unit can be turned on and off with a gentle press on the face.

From the designer: “There is something very fascinating about an object that eludes immediate understanding. Its function hidden in an enigmatic form, it teases you to engage with it. You want to understand what it is and what it does, and only by interacting with it does it reveal its function. For me, this is a very interesting psychological effect in design.” [via]

Minimalist Wall Clock with Single Hand

It can seem as though we are always pressed for time. We have a variety of types of clocks for different contexts – wall clocks, table clocks, wrist watches, pocket watches, and so on. TIME-LINE began with the idea that we need to make time simple. TIME-LINE designed by You Haeyon is a clock that simplifies the way in which time is represented, reducing its expression to a single clock hand. A small LED light point set within the central circle rotates to indicate the minute. Its shape is linear and simple, and there is no surrounding frame.

Wherever TIME-LINE is located, a GPS timer in the body constantly rotates the hour hand and the minute indicator so as to show the present time. Fixed and detachable magnets on the base allow TIME-LINE to be attached to any object. TIME-LINE is portable, hence the restriction of place is eliminated. [via]

Modern and Minimalist LED Wall Clock

Designed by Uttam Banerjee, the ZEIT Clock blends the analog with the digital technology. It's a LED based clock where the display is reflected on the wall. It can run on a battery as well as can be directly plugged in to a 2-pin AC socket. The minimalistic design makes it elegant. Zeit is more like a sculpture than a clock. It blends the analog and the digital technology in a very minimalistic way. Besides its hands showing the time, it also displays the time with the LED reflection on the wall. This feature makes it more interactive. When the two hands are on top of each other, the time is reflected only through the bigger hand (like as in case of 12 PM / 12 AM). Minimalist and futuristic, the ZEIT Clock is certainly a conversation piece. It makes a striking statement that is only suitable for homes that are just as minimal in decor. [via]