The Time Lord

The concept behind this piece centres on "Time Control." Traditionally, clocks represent the relentless passage of time, always moving forward. This piece draws inspiration from the structure of a pendulum clock but introduces a twist—allowing the wearer to feel a sense of control over time through an adjustable operating mechanism.

Much like a pendulum clock, this piece functions with a similar mechanism, yet its power source comes from the wearer’s own body movement. As the wearer moves, their motion powers the pendulum, causing it to strike the ratchet wheel, which in turn drives the central escapement mechanism, setting the cogs in motion one by one. When the wearer stops, the piece comes to rest, halting time in its tracks.

The vintage Barcoo-style design further enhances the experience, evoking a sense of travelling through time or becoming lost within it, merging past and present in a tangible, wearable form.

Design in CAD
Created by David Dong Ding at 2016.11

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