A word matrix for your wrist – the Qlocktwo W is back
For several years, the Schwäbisch Gmünd-based brand had discontinued its wristwatch model, but now the “Qlocktwo W” is back. However, it’s not just a simple reissue—it’s been further developed based on customer feedback. Of course, the characteristic time display in words remains.
Andreas Funk, who co-founded Qlocktwo with Marco Biegert in 2009, explains the rationale behind this extraordinary timepiece concept—which is actually quite natural:
“Describing time with words is the most fundamental way of doing so, and thus time, as we use it in everyday life, is actually a purely linguistic construct. A clock is merely a translation of this construct. When reading and stating the time, we automatically translate it back. After all, no one says: ‘The big hand is on the right and the small one is at the bottom’—or, in the case of digital clocks: ‘It’s three thirty.’ You say: ‘It’s half past three.’”
And this design, presented as a word matrix in various languages, is available in the “Earth” and “Moon” grandfather clock designs—and now once again as a wristwatch version.
The “Qlocktwo W” is back
And it features improvements in usability and practicality, as well as a moon phase display for the first time.
“The idea has always been to make time visibly apparent. What’s new is how effortlessly it works now. The display appears with a flick of the wrist, automatically adjusts the brightness, and can be customized via the Flashsetter app,” explains Qlocktwo CEO Jens Adamik.
In everyday use, the display isn’t constantly active. Instead of being activated by pressing a button, it appears with a natural flick of the wrist. A built-in gyroscope detects the gesture and activates the LEDs as needed: the time becomes visible when the moment calls for it—that’s the philosophy behind it. At the touch of a button, the current phase of the moon also appears—a rhythm that has accompanied humanity since time immemorial.
To ensure optimal readability, the display brightness automatically adjusts to the ambient light. A discreetly integrated light sensor regulates the brightness within milliseconds, ensuring that the display remains clear in daylight and subdued in dim lighting.
The word matrix is created using a precision photochemical process. The letters are carved from metal and then given a surface finish. A hardened mineral glass protects the structure in everyday use. Inside, a quartz movement developed in-house by Qlocktwo and manufactured in Germany keeps the clock running.
The new generation of the “Qlocktwo W” features a built-in rechargeable battery (lasting up to ten days) and is charged using an aluminum charger. For the first time, this watch model is also fully compatible with the Flashsetter app (iOS/Android). The time and settings are transmitted directly to the watch via a light signal.
Variants, Languages, and Availability
The “Qlocktwo W,” which is water-resistant to 5 bar, is designed as a 38-millimeter unisex model and is available in black DLC-coated stainless steel or plain stainless steel, each with a Milanese bracelet in two lengths. It is available in seven languages: German, Swiss German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, and Arabic.
(MSRP: €1,200)
