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10 most weird timepieces you would ever buy

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Time and tide waits for no one, the saying goes. Turn your humble time-keeping machine into an object of wonder. We have compiled a list of a few unconventional pieces of mechanics which will help you keep track of time, in a little unconventional manner.

1. Dali Clock

Salvador Dali’s famous surreal painting ‘The Persistence of Memory’ is the inspiration behind this clock. The clock takes its form from the melting clocks on Dali’s painting. The clock costs about $45. It is sure to add a surreal element to your wall and provide opportunity for some intellectual exchange when you have friends over.

2. Retro Flip Down Clock

This clock is designed for travelling back in time- metaphorically of course. The Retro Flip Down clock will take you back in time with its impressive design clock will surely take you back in time. This retro style clock has an impressive design. Retro Flip Down Clock’s high precision mechanics will accurately tell the time all day long. The time will flip down automatically every 60 seconds and hour without the need for winding or adjusting.

This eye catching piece is available at chinavasion.com for $35. Of course, there is always the chance that you will be so absorbed in the workings of the clock that you could lose track of time.

3. Digimech Clock

This clock is a paradox; it displays the time digitally the old fashioned way. The Digimech clock is made up of vertical sliders on which parts of numbers are printed. The numbers only reveal themselves when they perfectly align within the display box, else they make no sense.

This intricate clock is controlled and regulated by a PIC16F628 microcontroller. This fine piece of machinery is a collector’s edition and unless you really love intricate and weird clocks, this one would just end up occupying too much space in your house. The price for this concept piece is not available.

4. rnd_time Infinite Wall Clock

Here is a wacky showpiece for your wall- the rnd_time Infinite Wall Clock. The clock gets its name from the random (rnd stands for random factor) manner in which it components are displayed on the wall. The cubes, made of nylon plastic, are made for each hour, and another cube has the clock hands and battery. Screws and wall plugs are shipped with the clock and you can design the clock as per your liking. At $256, this will be an expensive deal but with little sensibility you can make this the showpiece in your house.

5. Math Clock (Pi Clock)

Love numbers and algebra? This clock will prepare you for advanced calculus as you have to solve each problem to solve the problem at ‘hand’, i.e., the time. At $32.99, this clock is for those who love numbers and calculus. It might put those with poor math skills at a disadvantage when they need to tell the time.

6. Rat Race Clock

You don’t have to be a part of this ‘Rat Race’; instead, you can sit back and enjoy it. This entertaining piece of mechanics is available for just $24.99 from computergear.com. The mechanical rat inside the contraption runs on the treadmill which, in turn, moves the gears to move the hour and minute hands to display the time. This one is a good bargain and at that price you get a pet too (mechanical of course).

7. Whatever Clock

Another contradiction. A clock which tells the time for those who really don’t care what time it is. This one ‘frees you from constrains of time.’ This clock shows all the numbers fallen down and tumbled in a corner. This costs $21.99 and comes individually hand painted and is lead free. A perfect addition for those who like to put their attitude out there for all to see.

8. The Rim Clock

The RIM clock works inside out, literally! Minimalist in design, this clock has protrusions that move around outside the rim to display the time. Of course, there are no numbers displayed outside so you would have to wrack your brain to tell the time. It will be an avant-garde addition on your wall but will go a little way to tell you the time. Unless you have numbers drawn on the wall, you will have trouble telling the exact time. (Price unavailable)

9. Timesphere Wall Clock

The Timesphere clock was designed for The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Its minimalist design and simple looks make it a great collector’s addition. A little red ball, which appears to defy gravity, travels around the dial to display the time and creates an interesting illusion. (Price unavailable)

10. Orbit Clock

This clock will have you going around in circles. The elliptical hands of this clock change shape every minute and hour, creating new shapes on your wall. Priced at $170, this expensive piece of art will adorn your wall beautifully and will capture the fancy of quite a few.

Source http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/10-weird-timepieces-buy/
Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:39:14 GMT
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