oscilloglass
Kokusai Display Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Tokyo)
“oscilloglass” is a uniquely designed mechanical hourglass that encloses precision components of a mechanical watch within glass, using gravity as its power source to measure time. Unlike traditional hourglasses that indicate time through the flow of sand, this product combines the principles of gravity and mechanical watches, controlling gears with the three elements of “power source,” “escapement,” and “regulator” to measure time at a constant speed. Its unique technology, applying Galileo’s theory of the pendulum’s isochronism, allows users to experience the passage of time through movement, sound, and vibration, engaging all five senses. The simple structure enables a 360-degree detailed observation of the internal mechanisms such as gears, regulators, and escapements, allowing one to appreciate the beauty of the machinery. By combining glass, metal parts, and wood, and having craftsmen meticulously assemble each piece, high quality and precision are pursued. Kokusai Display Kogyo Co., Ltd., as a pioneer in moving displays, holds numerous patents and develops lifestyle products themed around “movement,” with this product being an embodiment of that philosophy. Currently, there are four types available: two for 5 minutes and two for 3 minutes, allowing “the luxury of viewing time” to be incorporated into daily life.
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Genre: Daily necessities
■Types (first 4 types): Ake 3 min / Ake 5 min / Yoi 3 min / Yoi 5 min
■Price(excluding tax)
・Ake 3 min/Yoi 3 min: 32,000 yen
・Ake 5 min/Yoi 5 min: 36,000 yen
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