Track The Time Blog » Clocks

Multi Sand Timer

Chris Tingom — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:27:26 +0000

My friend Greg just sent me this cool hourglass timer set, for only $9.95 you get three timers which all run at different intervals.

Grandfather Grandfather Clock

Chris Tingom — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:12:15 +0000

Brian Shaler pointed me to this sweet video which he dubbed the Grandfather Grandfather Clock.

Here’s how Brian describes it: “You put your grandfather IN the grandfather clock!”

Scroll Bar Clock

Chris Tingom — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:21:42 +0000

A web based clock made from scroll bars.

Bike Wheel Clock

Chris Tingom — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:42:09 +0000

This clock is made from a bicycle wheel. Very clever idea, and nice execution! It was sold on Etsy and was a one-of-a-kind. Fortunately, the designer has other clocks available.

Cool clock!

Chris Tingom — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:18:24 +0000

A sweet looking clock that displays the current day and time in written form.

Lexon Around Clock

Chris Tingom — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:53:24 +0000

This clock looks really cool! It’s a cylinder that simply rotates and the position of the red line (which doesn’t move) indicates the current time. Brilliantly simple. I really want one.

You can buy the Lexon Around Clock online.

Big Thrill Clock

Chris Tingom — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:40:25 +0000

For the low, low price of $159 you can have this retro inspired clock which has a rotating board for each hour and minute of the day. How cool is that. Buy it here.

Clock for identity designers

Chris Tingom — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:36:45 +0000

While perusing the new Undrln web site (think of it as Digg for designers), I came across this sweet concept clock designed by a student. It’s called the Clock for Identity Designers, and appropriately so! It’s a clock with logos. Here are a few photos I grabbed, but check out the post for more.

Time Tuner

Chris Tingom — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:19:17 +0000

Ran across this sweet conceptual clock and had to share it. It’s called the Time Tuner and it is based on the linear flow of time. Apparently the designer is looking for a company to manufacture the clock. If they were for sale I’d buy one right now.

20 Year Warranty Calendar

Chris Tingom — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:28:12 +0000

Schott Solar had a great idea for promoting their 20-year warranty. They made a tear-off calendar that included every single day for 20 years. Stupendous! Via the Likecool blog.

Citrus-Powered Clock

Chris Tingom — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:14:39 +0000

You would be crazy not to want a Citrus Powered Clock. I mean, seriously! It is powered by a lemon and it keeps time!

Unfortunately, it isn’t for sale — yet. Otherwise I’d snap one up. Designed by Florian Dussopt + Julie Girard. The wooden plank has two spikes of copper and zinc built into it. Reportedly, a single lemon will for your digital clock about one or two weeks.

Pantime – Time in Colour

Chris Tingom — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:12:00 +0000

I stumbled upon this clock today at the Swissmiss web site (check it out if you are into design). The clock dubbed Pantime is a student project by James Beattie of Bedford College, UK.

Word Clock

Chris Tingom — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:47:08 +0000

The Word Clock is an interesting typographic experiment.

It is also a screensaver for OS X and Windows! Be sure to check it out, it’s quite cool and worth installing.

Clock With More Than 150 Analog Hands

Chris Tingom — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:40:54 +0000

Here is a really clever clock which has more than 150 analog hands. Each hand rotates and spells out the hour of the day. In the example photo below, the four is visible. Click here to watch an animation of how it works.

Thanks to Brian for the tip.

TaskWatch Whiteboard

Chris Tingom — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:22:38 +0000

A whiteboard with a clock built into it. Such a simple and grand idea! If you’ve ever been the unhappy participant of a 4 hour long meeting, this is for you! Unfortunately, I don’t know if the product is for sale. It was first released in 2004 and I couldn’t find it for sale online.

Thanks to Brian Shaler for the tip.

Wood Plinth Clock

Chris Tingom — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 18:00:38 +0000

I ran across this awesome clock today and had to share. It might look really tacky if it didn’t match your home’s decor, but I think it could work well in some settings. You can learn more, or buy it at West Elm.

And if you don’t know what a plinth is, add it to your vocabulary:

In architecture, a plinth is the lower mouldings of a podium, pedestal or skirting, or a block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or vase is based. In the classical orders it is the square block of moderate height under the base mouldings of a column or pedestal.

One type of fool’s errand is to send someone to find a plinth ladder.