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Oscilloglass Timers

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Category: Game Timers

This gorgeous mechanical hourglass features intricate clockwork that is activated by gravity. The cog and gear array sealed inside the glass cylinder falls to the bottom of the glass in exactly 3 or 5 minutes (depending on the size of the Oscilloglass). The speed of the descent is controlled by the same principle as a fine Swiss watch. The passage of time is not only visual but auditory and tactile as well. You can hear and feel the ticking of the clockwork as it clicks downward. At the bottom of the glass, the time is up and the mechanism falls silent. The glass enclosure allows for a 360 degree view of the ingeniously simple movements of the machine. An elegant and minimalist object that inspires focus and concentration. Work, meditate, or simply admire the Oscilloglass as it ticks its way through time. Then pick it up and flip it over to feel the intricate ticking rhythm that some say resembles the soft heartbeats of a tiny living creature. There are two sizes of Oscilloglass: a tall "5 minutes" version and a short "3 minutes" version. Just like an hourglass, you can enjoy the passage of time according to your needs.

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Oscilloglass Timers

Brand

Kokusai

Material

Glass, Wood, and Brass

Size

3-Minute Timer: 4.41 x 1.77 inches
5-Minute Timer: 5.90 x 1.77 inches

Origin

Japan

Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Joshua ★★★★★

The gear array slowly dropping through the glass is weirdly hypnotic to watch, and it resets just by flipping it over. I use the 3-minute setting for quick board game turns and it's never once been off.

Thomas C. ★★★★★

I set the 5-minute one on my desk for board game nights and people keep grabbing it just to watch the gears tumble. The clockwork drops through the glass in one slow, satisfying motion. It's genuinely the nicest thing on my table.

Steven W. ★★★★★

The gear array inside the glass is mesmerizing to watch as it slowly sinks, and it actually keeps time well enough for our board game nights. I've had cheap sand hourglasses before that clumped up, but the sealed clockwork on this one hasn't skipped once.