Swiss watchmaker Urwerk works in collaboration with manufacturing company Dalibor Farny to create the new Space-Time Blade. It is a unique clock that measures 65.7 inches and rests inside a glass tube. It resembles the look of something in between a lightsaber and a sword.
The timepiece is made up of Nixir tubes that showcase the hours, minutes, and seconds with the addition of two other tubes that display the Earth's rotation in kilometers. The inspiration behind the look stems from a classic look from the 19th century. It was created by Gustave Sandoz and dubbed Equatorial time, which also was able to showcase the Earth's orbit. The unique new clock will be available for the Only Watch charity auction in November.
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Urwerk Designs the Space-Time Clock Resembling a Lightsaber
Trend Themes
1. Nixir Tube Timepieces - The use of Nixir tubes to display time in unique and innovative ways presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the watchmaking industry.
2. Space-time Design - The creation of space-time clocks with a futuristic aesthetic, like the Space-Time Blade, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor and interior design industries.
3. Equatorial Time Inspired Concepts - Drawing inspiration from Gustave Sandoz's Equatorial time, designing clocks that showcase Earth's rotation and orbit can disrupt the traditional clock industry with unique and fascinating timekeeping mechanisms.
Industry Implications
1. Watchmaking - Integrating Nixir tubes and space-time designs in watchmaking can revolutionize the way time is displayed and create disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury watch industry.
2. Home Decor - Incorporating space-time clocks with a futuristic aesthetic in home decor can spark disruptive innovation in the industry, offering consumers unique and captivating design elements.
3. Interior Design - Using space-time clocks as statement pieces in interior design can disrupt the industry by offering clients innovative and visually striking options for adding a futuristic touch to their spaces.