Never Heard Of Biegert & Funk? Then It’s Time.

beigert funk qlocktwo

Biegert & Funk make one of the most beautifully designed clocks I have seen in awhile (and a cool matching iPhone app, too!).

Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO

qlocktwo

The 45 squared (also called the QLOCKTWO) is a unique clock designed and handmade in Germany by Biegert & Funk, who also offer another clock, the Qlock 3.14, which you’ll see later in this post.

The clock is marketed under two different names (the 45 squared at the London store fci and the QLOCKTWO at Biegert & Funk), but whatever you want to call it, it’s a great looking timepiece.

Available as a wall mounted or tabletop version, without hands or numbers, the clock reveals the time, every 5 seconds, through glowing words that are selectively revealed by the cover placed upon it. The cover is not only available in five colors, as well as the newly released stainless steel version, but also in six different languages as well, allowing those all over the world the chance to own this extraordinarily designed clock.

qlocktwo colors

The front surface of the clock is made of polished synthetic glass and is supported by eight magnets, so the front surface can be replaced without visible attachments. When the clock is switched on, the chronometer adjusts itself to the split second and adapts the brightness of the characters to the ambient light.

Their newest addition is a Stainless Steel version:
Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO
Lime Green in Dutch:
Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO dutch
Vanilla Sugar in Italian:
Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO Italian
Cherry Cake Red in Spanish:
Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO Spanish
Black Ice Tea in German:
Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO German
Frozen Blackberry in English:
Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO English
Tabletop version in Russian:
Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO Russian

All five colors (black, red, silvery-white, purple and lime green) and the stainless steel version are available in English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Russian and Italian.

The front cover replacements can be purchased separately, so you can have multiple colors or languages:
Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO
covers cost €95.00 EUR.

Even the cable extensions are thoughtful in their design, as they come in various colors:
Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO
clock cables cost €34.50.

How to read the clock:

No matter what color or what room, the clock looks fabulous in almost any interior:

Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO in situ

technical specs:
* typographic time format in 5 minute intervals combined with four-minute dots
* Front: Acrylic glass polished edges, Body: Wood, four layers of lack
* DCF-77 time-signal receiver for to the second accurate time-telling without manual setting
* Automatic summer/winter daylight-savings time
* Light sensor for automatic adjustment to ambient light
* manual brightness control
* including wall brackets for mounting
* including massive acrylic glass holders for stand version
* Dimensions 450 x 450 x 20 mm, Weight approx. 4 kg
* International electricity supply 110V/220V, very low energy consumption (LED)
* handmade in Germany

And yes, there’s an iPhone app too (English and German only):
Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO app
Beigert Funk QLOCKTWO app
get the iphone app at the itunes store.

QLOCKTWO is officially awarded the FORM#09 design award by German Crafts Association for its innovative design and functionality

At €900 EUR, it’s not cheap, (stainless steel version is €1099.00 EUR) but then again, you’re investing in a piece of art that functions as a clock. The clock is available from both the upscale and unique furniture and interior design company, fci and from the Biegert & Funk online store.

Qlock 3.14
Beigert Funk QLOCK  3.14

Qlock 3.14 by Beigert & Funk is a much less expensive (€179.00 EUR) and less unique option, but is also available in various colors and languages. The round clock (love the name beause it is Pi and ‘pie’ is round) is battery operated and has a synthetic glass cover with metal hands.

Beigert Funk QLOCK 3.14
Beigert Funk QLOCK 3.14
Beigert Funk QLOCK 3.14 colors
Buy the Qlock 3.14 here.


Biegert & Funk GmbH & Co. KG
Goethestraße 29
73525 Schwäbisch Gmünd
Phone: +49 7171 104999 0
Fax: +49 7171 104999 22