Technabob » architect http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:31:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Parallel of Time Clock: Hey Kids, What Time is It? http://technabob.com/blog/2010/10/22/parallel-of-time-clock/ http://technabob.com/blog/2010/10/22/parallel-of-time-clock/#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:07:33 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=41521 “how the heck do you tell time on that?”… Well, it turns out that the Parallel of Time clock is actually an assemblage of multiple clock faces, precisely coordinated and]]> When John Leung of Australia’s Clarke Hopkins Clarke architects first sent me details on this unusual clock, I thought – “how the heck do you tell time on that?”

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Well, it turns out that the Parallel of Time clock is actually an assemblage of multiple clock faces, precisely coordinated and connected via parallel cables. When running, the parallelogram effect is really cool. Then after you squint for second or two, you realize that the hands work just like a normal clock – so it’s actually quite easy to read, while still looking like a work of art. Watch the video below, and all will become clear:

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Read more about the Parallel of Time clock over at the Clarke Hopkins Clarke idea blog.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2010/10/22/parallel-of-time-clock/feed/ 0 Spear Free Time Watch Tells Time With Spinning Rings http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/16/spear-free-time-watch-tells-time-with-spinning-rings/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/16/spear-free-time-watch-tells-time-with-spinning-rings/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:35:44 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/16/spear-free-time-watch-tells-time-with-spinning-rings/ free time blackArchitect Laurinda Spear created the design for this analog watch that uses a series of turning discs instead of traditional hands. The timepiece’s three independently revolving rings are used to display hours, minutes and seconds. A gap in each ring indicates the current time.

According to the artist, the rings that surround the Free Time watch signify “The cycle of life, with a beginning, middle & end is synchronized by the 3 rings and guide us along our path to openings where time limits are set free. Our journey through time, passes the story of our past & present, to a hopeful future”. If that’s too thoughtful for you, just take it at face value. It’s a cool looking watch.

The Free Time comes in a unisex design and has an all stainless steel body. It’s also water resistant up to 3 atmospheres (about 100 feet). The $90 watch is available with either a black leather or stainless steel band from Projects US.

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