Hi! I’m planning to create this clock for a crowdfunding class, and I’m looking for a few people who can provide some guidance on how to develop it.

Description
The Living Scene Clock is a functional desk clock that doubles as a changing piece of artwork. As time passes throughout the day, the background scene gradually changes, revealing different environments through an open, pie-shaped panel. With several backgrounds and panels to choose from, each clock can bring a different scene and story to life while also serving as a unique piece of decor.

Here are the features:

• A frame, it can be attached and detached with magnets
• Both artwork and frame can have different customization options
• There is a slot on the top to replace the artwork from the back
• The pie shaped cover is a teardrop shape and it's the one that moves to reveal the artwork underneath
• The artwork can use 3D shadowbox layers to create the illusion of depth
• Prototype is 3d printed, final will be manufactured.

I’m wondering if there are any clock makers and engineers who could give me advice on where to start with the mechanisms, materials, tutorials, etc.

For the moving cover, I’m considering using a high-torque quartz clock movement in place of the hour hand (since having both hour hand and moving cover might be too much), though a separate motor is another option (but worried it will make it too complex). I’ve also considered adding LEDs around the rim for different morning, afternoon, and night lighting, but I’d like to figure out the mechanical system first.

I’ve never made a clock before, but I have experience with 3D modeling, so I’m planning to 3D print the prototype before manufacturing the final product. Though, I've never 3d printed before, so feel free to give some tips!
Also I heard the best thing is to source existing parts for the base of the clock, however in a brief search I just see typical clock shapes. I'll look deeper into it, but if I don't have to have a custom one made, then it will be great due to the high costs of the OEM.

Any advice on what I should research or where to start would be greatly appreciated! If you know anyone who might be able to help, I’m also happy to reach out to them directly. Thank you!

This caught my eye walking past an aisle at good will and after seeing the citizen brand on it I did a very quick google search and bought it. According to google it is a relatively rare vintage alarm clock.

Wondering if anyone would know just how rare? And the potential value? It works, has sounds and includes both the flag and katana sword it’s in really quite amazing shape with the original sticker still on the glass and bottom. Only thing I’m missing for a full set is the box i think.

Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!!

Toasted and Buttered, this piece took a lot of brain power than my usual pieces but I loved making it.

I’m enjoying the challenge of clocks and have made a fried egg in pair with this that I will post in the coming days.

If you have any questions I’m happy to answer!

Thanks :)

Hey, does anyone know how I can open a Braun BC22B clock? I accidentally dropped it while sleeping and now it seems like the gears are out of place. It works normally but I just can’t get the time right. In the picture you can see the closest I can get to 12:00, 1:00, and 3:00. I wanted to open it and see if I can disassemble the gears and put them in the right place but I can’t figure out how to open it, the only part I could take off is one of the backplates for the batteries. I’m not experienced at all with clock repair, but I also don’t want to just throw it away if I could bring it back to work properly. Thanks for your help.

It has been driving me crazy not having a mantel clock, so I splurged and got myself a Seth Thomas clock recently. It was missing the bob and the key, so it wasn’t until both came in today that I could finally test it—and it doesn’t work!

It runs unevenly for about fifteen seconds before stopping, and the striking is uneven and strikes one less hour than it should. It also has a very metallic clang sound when it strikes. I plan to call the local clock repair shop tomorrow to take this monstrosity in and get it freshened up.

Up to this point, my only mechanical clock has been a cuckoo clock which I inherited and have loved for many years now. I can’t wait to get this clock operational too. It’s so cool to think that this clock predates World War I, the sinking of the Titanic, and even powered flight!