The classic mid-century clock gets an update with a broader spectrum of colors and a lower voltage LED backlight that adjusts to the brightness in the room. The original version had problems with the heat from the lamp melting the colored lens. Unfortunately, this upgrade comes with a hefty high price tag of $699.
UnisonicApril 24, 2020 - 12:18 amUnisonic made a variety of inexpensive electronic products in the late 80s and early 90s. Calculators, clear telephones, watches and stereo equipment. I’ve showcased a few items in my collection but what I found really bizarre doing a deeper dive today was their line of UniFoam telephones. They came in a bunch of sports and […]
Kitchen TimersApril 22, 2020 - 5:14 pmLooking for a beautiful timer to complement your kitchen? Here’s some minimalist kitchen timers that can be easily found on the market today. These draw from some of the classic hand crank designs from the past – but they have an affordable price point. Zone Denmark Zone makes a variety of simple, clean and affordable […]
Press, I mean – “cut” you own records at homeOctober 25, 2019 - 2:38 amFor the first time, anyone can now make quality records at home with just the push of a button. Check out this kickstarter campaign for the Phonocut Home Vinyl Recorder. It will run you 1500 Euros but imagine the possibilities.
Time Cubed ClockOctober 22, 2019 - 2:43 amA puzzle at first to all, it will continue to delight after you learn how to tell time with colors on this playful, original creation. Handmade in Cotati, California USA by horologist, Barry Gamble. For those who don’t know, Barry Gamble designed the Aurora Clock and Prisma Clock amongst many others. The Time Cubed clock […]
MOMA reissues the Aurora ClockOctober 22, 2017 - 12:01 amThe classic mid-century clock gets an update with a broader spectrum of colors and a lower voltage LED backlight that adjusts to the brightness in the room. The original version had problems with the heat from the lamp melting the colored lens. Unfortunately, this upgrade comes with a hefty high price tag of $699. Buy from MOMA.
Time Cubed Clock
Hi- I just wanted to contribute an update to this post: MoMA is no longer selling the Aurora. We are the only store currently selling the Aurora and are working directly with the manufacturer. The LEDs have been updated in 2019 producing the most saturated & vivid colors yet in this clock’s 50 year history. The Prisma Clock (also originally by Kirsch-Hamilton) has also been updated: https://clockforward.com/aurora-clock/
How can I acquire an Auroroa II clock?
It looks like MOMA and clock forward no longer carry the clock. You will have to search eBay.
I know of a guy who has four (4) NOS (new old stock) Auroras for sale, each in its factory original box with styrofoam inserts. The clocks are all perfect and are as though they were preserved in a time capsule.
Harlan, does he still have any. I’d be interested.