world's first year-long clock – thepresent by m ss ng p eces
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world's first year long clock - 'thepresent' by m ss ng p eces
developed as the world's first wall clock that takes 365 days to complete a single rotation, 'thepresent' by new york-based creative studio
m ss ng p eces tells the story of the seasons using subtle gradients of pure color to mark the equinoxes & solstices throughout the year.
using a one-of-a kind german engineered annual movement, the chronograph approaches time with a unique perspective by showcasing
a meditative long view that helps user become more present, more often.
automatically setting itself to the exact day once two AA batteries are inserted, the annual hand commences circulating around the
gradient-processed graphic which features over 16 million colors. for construction and durability purposes, 'thepresent' incorporates
a stainless steel backplate with a radial brush finish and custom shaped dome glass for the front panel.
'thepresent'
video courtesy of m ss ng p eces
tick tock
video courtesy of m ss ng p eces
printing 'thepresent'
video courtesy of m ss ng p eces
gradient detail
graphic diecut
prototype enclosure
gradient proofs
specially engineered annual movement
assembly of the annual movement in germany
drawings for annual hand
Love the idea of the movement. Too bad the clock itself looks like something you’d find from Kikkerland in a gift shop for $50.
why pay money for this crap if i can look out of the window?!
Too much storytelling and not real content… and too much bad marketing … a good product should tell story without that bla, bla, bla…
My sister use to say that when a movie has a long trailer is because is a bad movie, so you need long trailer to convince and sell a bad idea…
True or false, just check that god movies usually have short trailers…
Can it be set to the northern AND southern hemispheres?
Awesome idea and so simple. It’s nice that it gives you a sense of where you are within the year and seasons.
Love it – each new year brings a special vision for most and this is a great visual reminder of the renewal and growth we aspire to
This clock is similar, but a little more precise: http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Spectrum-Clock
“world’s first year long clock”
You mean the Earth?
Still, cool concept.
If the clock is off, boy! we need to do some math, and some crazily precise protractors.