sand + time watch

Sand+Time Watch is a project that unites modern technologies and old ways of measuring time. Sand+Time offers its wearer the time in modern electronic hours, but the form of the interface has also been borrowed from an old sand hourglass. The watch functions in two modes. The first, the screensaver, takes the form of a sand hourglass counting a certain time unit set by the user to their preference. (The default setting for the hourglass is to count one minute.) The second mode displays the time in numbers ?– the most common electronic interface for the modern person.

by: Pavel Balykin
licence: Copyright / All rights reserved
tags: sand watch screen time measure
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Comments

  1. Menghui says:

    I really like it .because my teacher give us these pics when we take part in FIYTA watch design competition in CHINA. now I have finished my FIYTA watch and submit it. welcome to my web(www.coroflot.com/menghui) I will upload them soon…

  2. lester.c says:

    a really interesting concept of mixing tradition with technology!

    @Menghui
    I’m looking forward to see your design :)

  3. hannah says:

    this is SO interesting! such a unique concept, and the design is sharp an attractive. makes a good conversation piece, as well as great eye candy.

  4. Julia says:

    Really nice, Pavel! I couldn’t but write that I admire your invention very much!
    Do produce it!
    Hi from Ukraine:)

  5. dude says:

    really awesome

  6. colme says:

    I really like this idea. I’d buy one, if only as a talking point. Hop it makes it to market.

  7. Samurai says:

    Would be an absolute hit at my next party.

  8. Bud F says:

    I collect watches and would love to add this one if it is ever actually produced.Please post if this is a possiblity and if so where it can be found at.Thanks Bud.

  9. viktor says:

    this is a concept and as far as I know, it has not been produced yet,
    but for details and info, please contact the designer Pavel Balykin,
    you can find him at http://www.balykindesign.com/?p=CONTACT

  10. Tante says:

    This is marvellous!
    I don’t wear a watch because I’m not so much interested as what time of day it is. What I am interested in, is how much time do I have left before I have to rush off to the next thing on my calendar. This, I’d wear and love this. Hope it comes to market. Moms worldwide would call you blessed. We could even put it on our children’s arms when they go outside and we say “be back by …” or “you’ve only got … minutes”. Children have NO concept of time. But a visual representation like the egg timer, they understand.

  11. my god, that’s awesome, congratz

  12. your mom says:

    one more thing to add to the “why i din’t think about that!” list

  13. Nicha says:

    I like the ides…
    can it be some design with a bit more girlish?

  14. keishaafrica says:

    You are absolutely brilliant…four hours on the net and this is the best I have seen so far..I would like a watch

  15. keishaafrica says:

    To Nicha: I find pairing up a girly outfit with something that is a little masculine,sets you apart(good apart)

  16. Emil says:

    Bravo!!!

  17. rais says:

    AWESOME! can i get that now..it’ll definitely blow away my friends when they see one on my wrist!!!

  18. may says:

    I really love this watch where can I purchase one, and how much does it cost?

  19. armando says:

    agradeceria me informaran sobre este reloj,si esta ya a la venta y donde se puede adquirir.gracias

  20. les says:

    awesome were can i buy one

  21. pati says:

    Please let me know if this will be produced anytime soon. I have a client that would be interested in purchasing something like this for their sales force—if it’s affordable.

  22. Alex says:

    I just searched for this because I want to buy one. Was gutted to find that the product is not in production. If this ever makes it to market, I’ll buy one for sure!

  23. Manny says:

    I love it.
    i don’t wear watches but i’ll definitely wear this one!
    I WANT IT!

  24. Moshe Feder says:

    Back in the 70s, a short story of mine was published in a Harper & Row anthology edited by Damon Knight called ORBIT 16. The story was called “Sandial.” I’d be happy to license the name in exchange for a bunch of these. Please do make them!

  25. logo design says:

    lol.. great and unique concept.. glad to see variation in designer’s mind.

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