Optic Alarm Clock

Year: 1970

Model: Optic

Manufacturer: Ritz Italora

Designer: Joe Colombo

Dimensions: 83 x 83 x 83mm / 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in

Power: 1 X AA

Made in: Italy

Available Colors:

The first Optic clocks, design by Joe Colombo, were produced by Ritz Italora in 1970 and were later re-issued in 1988 by Alessi. The later model was redesign by Pio Manzù. He chose to update the minute display on the face by displaying all 60 minutes. A nice update on a classic design. Alessi reissued the clocks again in 2010 as it continues to be one of their best sellers.

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