The high-end brand Miniot is highly regarded for its commitment to designing and manufacturing luxury wall clocks with quirky and unique aesthetics. The Wheel 2 and Black Wheel capture the spirit of vinyl records. Its latest release, the Miniot Klapklok time, takes a different approach to style, using a series of mechanical pixels to display time.
Incorporating 69 moving elements, the Miniot Klapklok time is presented in a 45cm rounded square measuring just 13 mm thick. Its impressive fidelity is half a dot per inch. As time progresses, lightweight paper-like flaps kick into gear, switching the elements from black to white to represent the movement of the minute and hour hands.
The hands on the Klapklok time clock are redrawn every two and a half minutes, and there are no light emissions or noises while in operation. As such, it uses the bare minimum of energy while functioning, making it environmentally friendly. It is also a discreet addition to any living or office space and belies the complex array of magnets, spools, and electronics under the surface.
A versatile app can fully control the Miniot Klapklok time, from setting the time to creating pixel-based drawings displayed on the clock. It’s connected with a USB-C cable and a separate small power supply via a built-in three-meter cable. The electronics are housed in near-invisible transparent hinges and a fiber sheet.
Expertly handmade in Noord-Holland, the Miniot Klapklok time is the ideal holiday gift for anyone interested in mechanical innovation.
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