{"product_id":"albert-mini-digital-uhr-albert-clock-axel-schindlbeck-mntnt","title":"Math Clock \"Albert Clock\" Mini – LCD · 14 cm | Albert Clock","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALBERT CLOCK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e · \u003cspan\u003eAxel Schindlbeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat time is it? You’ll have to work it out — or just ask nicely.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eMost clocks tell the time. The Albert Clock Mini makes you calculate it — or just lay your hand on top. That is Magic Touch: one touch on the compact ABS housing and the current time appears briefly. Let go, and the arithmetic equation returns. Conceived at the Stuttgart Academy of Art by Axel Schindlbeck and Fred Mauclere in 2008 and named after Albert Einstein, the Mini is now stocked at the MoMA Design Store New York and the Deutsches Museum Shop Munich. At 14 × 9 × 3 cm and just 250 g, it fits any desk or bedside table without a cable in sight — two AA batteries, included, are all it needs. Available in Black and White.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eMagic Touch – reveal time with one touch · 6 difficulty levels + Level 0 · Alarm function · Cable-free, battery-powered · Black or White\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInjected ABS plastic housing, glass LCD display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e14 × 9 × 3 cm (L × H × W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e15-segment LCD, high-contrast glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2 × AA batteries (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty levels\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6 levels + Level 0 (standard time display)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAlarm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYes — 4 speed levels, 12h \/ 24h selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eConcept \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMNTNT Paris — Axel Schindlbeck \u0026amp; Fred Mauclere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eManufactured by\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eShenzhen Ruisimin Tech Ltd., China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow does the Albert Clock Mini actually work?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eInstead of showing the time, the display presents a small arithmetic equation. The answer is the current time — hour, minute, or both, depending on the chosen difficulty level. Six levels scale from simple addition up to multi-step calculations. A no-repeat algorithm keeps the equations varied. Level 0 disables the math entirely and shows the time directly, so the Mini doubles as a conventional alarm clock whenever needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is Magic Touch?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eMagic Touch is the feature most people ask about first. Place your hand flat on top of the clock and the current time appears for a moment — no calculation required. Lift your hand and the equation returns. It is the fast lane for early mornings or late nights when mental arithmetic is the last thing on the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eFrom what age does the Albert Clock Mini make sense?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eFrom around age 7, once basic arithmetic is in place. The six difficulty levels grow with the child — from simple addition through to multiplication and multi-step problems. Adults use it as a daily mental warm-up. The Deutsches Museum Shop Munich describes it as “a game for children, a workout for adults.” More than 10,000 families in 37 countries have one in the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat if the recipient doesn’t like maths?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eLevel 0 switches the display to normal time without any equation, and Magic Touch reveals the time with a single touch on any level. The Mini works perfectly as a conventional alarm clock — the maths is optional, not obligatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eAre batteries actually included?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes — two AA batteries come in the box. No cable, no charger, no wall socket required. The Mini is ready to use the moment it comes out of the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eBlack or White — which should I choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eBoth versions are identical in every function. Black reads sharp and graphic, creates strong contrast on light-coloured surfaces and is slightly more striking as a gift. White is clean and understated, sits naturally in bright interiors. When gifting without knowing the recipient’s interior style, Black tends to be the more universally adaptable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Mini a good addition alongside the Albert Clock Wood?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes — and they are genuinely different objects. The Wood model has a warm wooden housing suited to living rooms and studies. The Mini is lighter, portable, and built for the desk or bedside table. Both share the same core mechanics: Magic Touch, adjustable difficulty levels, alarm function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eCan I order the Albert Clock Mini as a corporate gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eClick “Corporate Gifts” in the top menu — all details on quantities, terms and personal advice are there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Albert Clock Mini — two AA batteries, six difficulty levels, one gift that keeps anyone thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALBERT CLOCK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e · \u003cspan\u003eAxel Schindlbeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA clock designed to withhold its answer — until the hand asks for it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eDesigned in Paris by MNTNT — the studio of Axel Schindlbeck and Fred Mauclere — the Albert Clock Mini inverts the standard logic of the clock face. The 15-segment LCD glass display presents a mathematical equation. Solve it and the time is known. Or invoke Magic Touch: one hand placed on the injected ABS plastic housing and the actual time appears briefly before the equation resumes. The concept grew from a graduation project at the Stuttgart Academy of Art in 2008, named after Albert Einstein, and has since reached more than 10,000 families in over 37 countries. At 14 × 9 × 3 cm and 250 g, the Mini requires no power socket. Two AA batteries, included. Available in Black and White.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eMagic Touch interface · 15-segment LCD glass display · 6 difficulty levels + Level 0 · ABS housing · 250 g · Battery-powered\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInjected ABS plastic housing, glass LCD display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e14 × 9 × 3 cm (L × H × W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e15-segment LCD, high-contrast glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2 × AA batteries (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty levels\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6 levels + Level 0 (standard time display)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAlarm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYes — 4 speed levels, 12h \/ 24h selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eConcept \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMNTNT Paris — Axel Schindlbeck \u0026amp; Fred Mauclere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eManufactured by\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eShenzhen Ruisimin Tech Ltd., China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eQuestions about this object\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhich interior styles suit the Albert Clock Mini?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe flat, minimal profile reads well in Bauhaus-influenced, Scandinavian, and contemporary minimalist interiors. The equation display adds a graphic, intellectual quality to a desk or shelf arrangement without requiring dominant scale. At 14 × 9 × 3 cm, the footprint is compact enough not to compete with other objects on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDesk or bedside table — where does the Mini sit better?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eBoth settings work. On a desk, the equation becomes a natural focus during pauses. At the bedside, Magic Touch handles the half-awake time check: one hand on the housing, the time appears, no calculation required. The alarm function operates on all difficulty levels including Level 0.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eBlack or White: how do they read as design choices?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eBlack creates hard graphic contrast on light surfaces — the LCD segments and the housing merge into a single dark object. White diffuses into bright, neutral interiors and recedes toward the background. Black reads as a deliberate visual statement; White reads closer to architecture. Functionality is identical across both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does Magic Touch mean as a design principle?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eMagic Touch replaces the passive glance that most clocks invite with a deliberate, physical gesture. The clock’s default state is the equation — the actual time requires contact with the object. The hand placed flat on the housing is the interface: immediate, requiring no instruction, and turning time-reading from a reflex into a conscious act.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the display backlit?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe 15-segment LCD glass panel is high-contrast and legible in standard interior lighting and daylight. In low-light conditions, Magic Touch reveals the time without requiring a separate light function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow is the ABS housing cared for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe injected ABS plastic housing wipes clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. The glass LCD panel should not be treated with solvents or abrasive materials. Battery replacement — 2 × AA — is the only regular maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Albert Clock Mini by MNTNT Paris — on blickfang-designshop.com in Black and White.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MNTNT","offers":[{"title":"Schwarz","offer_id":54410133176588,"sku":"ALB_0002_00_BL","price":109.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Weiß","offer_id":54410133209356,"sku":"ALB_0002_00_WH","price":109.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/0104\/0226\/files\/Uhr-Albert-Clock-Mini-Clock-MNTNT-Schwarz-Black-2130-1.jpg?v=1753340534","url":"https:\/\/chirlesindmirie.com\/en\/products\/albert-mini-digital-uhr-albert-clock-axel-schindlbeck-mntnt","provider":"Charles \u0026 Marie's Design- \u0026 Geschenke-Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}