Zen time piece
In 2001 the firm introduced a portable, digital version of its chiming alarm clock.
ZEN TIME PIECE SERIES
The Zen Alarm Clock, uses a series of progressive acoustic chimes to wake people gradually.
The company produced a number of household products in the beginning, but now only produces acoustic alarm clocks and timers. US 6,819,635 B2, issued November 16, 2004.Īll Now & Zen products were invented and designed by founder and former CEO Steve McIntosh. The Stainless Steel watchband is easy to adjust using the included tool, and whichever band you decided to use, it easily clips into place via the included spring-loaded watch pins.Now & Zen holds two patents covering both the design and utility aspects of its chiming alarm clocks: U.S. The ‘I’ hand floats gracefully above the core layer of the CIGA J Series, completely in tune with its essential self. The red hour hand is a representation of ‘I’ – it is symbolic of the individual’s presence in the external world, while simultaneously pursuing deeper internal meaning.
Together, they cross at varying times to form different visual patterns and symmetrical X-shapes that are a joy to behold and are highly recognizable at a glance. The long minute and second hands are equal in length and span across the entire dial. “The three clock hands cross in a countless number of permutations to form various captivating visual effects. The watch bands come with a spring clip for easy installation and removal.ĬIGA J Series consists of three layers which can be interpreted in many ways, each one making us feel at peace and with greater purpose through the course of time. This next photo shows the watch’s exposed mechanical design from the back. (The Stainless Steel band is shown below) The inner mechanical design is visible in the center, and there is a red reflective material on the edges of the minute and hour watch hands. On the front of the watch, there is an all-silver face with watch hands that extend to almost the entire diameter of the watch. I x Presentation box with Printed Instructionsġ x Watch Band Adjustment Tool Design and features Together, they cross at varying times to form different visual patterns and symmetrical X-shapes.ġ x CIGA Design J Series Zen Karesansui Mechanical Timepiece
It features three clock hands that cross in a countless number of permutations to form various captivating visual effects. The CIGA Design J Series Zen Karesansui Mechanical Timepiece is designed to enhance the experience of flowing time, meditation, and Zen. Earlier this year, CIGA Design sent me their Z-Series Mechanical Titanium Watch and I loved it, so I am so happy that they have now followed up by sending me this CIGA Design J Series Zen Karesansui Mechanical Timepiece to test and review. Learn more.ĬROWDFUNDING REVIEW – For many years, I have been a watch collector, with mechanical automatic watches being my preference and dominating my collection with the exception of my smartwatches. If you buy something through the links on this page, we may earn a commission at no cost to you.