Glashütte Trash Clock
A wind-up clock made from discarded materials found in Glashütte that runs for 30 minutes.
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WHAT IT DOES
What does it do?
Made from objects found in Glashütte, the clock mechanism runs for about 30 minutes at a time. It displays seconds and minutes and rings a gong every minute. Just before its power runs out, it also activates an external random device.
KEY FEATURES
Key features
- Measure time with a pendulum and escapement
- Display seconds and minutes
- Ring a gong whenever the minute hand reaches the 12 o’clock position
- Activate an external random device just before power runs out
EDITOR'S NOTE
Why did it stand out?
The piece centers on the process of building a pendulum and escapement from found materials. Its roughly 30-minute running time is tied to the seconds and minutes display and the activation of a random device just before it stops.