2014
DISTRIBUTOR
STORIES
DENMARK & ISRAEL
HOT SHOPS
ALL OVER THE WORLD NEXTIME’S TRENDY
New Collection
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06 All about clocks 07 Symbols & Packaging 07 Digital Times 10 Distributor stories 16 In the media 18 Designers 24 Fairs 30 Social media 32 NeXtime happy walls 36 Clocks for charity 37 Birth of a clock 38 Interview CEO Alain Frie 44 Tailor-made
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28 45 NeXtime event 2013 46 Watch collection 55 Watch displays 56 In-store displays 57 Clock Rail 62 Stores 75 Red 80 Quality control 81 Mechanisms 82 The making of 86 Frequently Asked Questions 87 Copycats 91 History 100 Contact 102 Index
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ALL ABOUT
CLOCKS Dear NeXtime friends, We proudly present our new NeXtime magazine! It is our 2014 catalogue designed in a new magazine style where we share our love for clocks, tell you about our unique clock designs and the ideas behind some of the designs. With the new look of our catalogue, styled as a magazine we indicate a new beginning. A new beginning where the word crisis looses its power and people find new and creative ways to run their business and to promote their products. The world we’re trading in, is changing and the ‘the mouse click’ increasingly shapes the way we do business. A challenging trading environment where consumers look online first before they make a purchase in store and buy more and more products online; makes for interesting times for NeXtime. We recognize there are many opportunities, both in the stores as online and we therefore created a toolbox with many features to support our customers with their marketing and selling of our clocks. New distributors joined the NeXtime family last year and we are now represented in more countries and more shops than ever before! Thanks to the partnership with our distributors and your continuoussupport makes NeXtime what it is today. This year we hope to extend our presence in more countries around the world, provide more and better support to you, our retail partner and help us share our love for clocks.
See you NeXtime! Alain Frie
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SYMBOLS & PACKAGING The following symbols are used in this catalogue to describe the feautures of a clock. You will also find these symbols on our gift boxes.
SHOPPING BAG The NeXtime bag easily fits two clocks of 43 cm, and is of very good quality. The strap is made to fit perfectly around your shoulder.
NeXtime Bag code: NEXTIMEBAG Shopping bag | 50 x 45 x 18 cm | Non-woven
DIGITAL TIMES Bring our clocks to life! With the help of a sophisticated piece of software called Aurasma, you can bring the clocks in the magazine to life. In just a few steps you will be able to enjoy extra digital content on any of your digital devices (IOS, Android, phone or tablet): videos of clocks. Just look for the Aurasma logo to unlock a hidden world of virtual content. Once subscribed you will be able to recognize all the images and display the videos. We developed this initiative to further improve the presentation of our clocks. It is exciting that we’re now able to actually show a moving pendulum or that you can now hear our cuckoo clocks! Check out the clocks with the Aurasma logo, try it and let us know what you think!
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HANDS ON Versatile and minimalist, this contemporary clock is simply an eye-catching conversational piece. This beautiful design brings both functionality and style to any room. A pair of slim blade-like clock hands sit on and overlap a tiny central disc, making the surface upon which it sits become part of the kinetic art piece. Available colours are: black, silver and chrome (new).
Hands code: 2269zi wall clock | 85 cm ø | aluminum, silver
SILVER Hands code: 2269zw wall clock | 85 cm ø | aluminum, black
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Hands code: 2269ch wall clock | 85 cm ø | aluminum, chrome
The little things The little things The little things The little things A small and minimalist design that easily can become your own timeless wall art with the simple adhesive hour markings. Put your own stamp on time and create your own clock, the possibilities are endless. Available colours are: black and silver.
Mini Hands
Mini Hands
code: 3074zw wall clock | 40 cm ø | metal, black EVA black numbers included
code: 3074zi wall clock | 40 cm ø | metal, silver EVA black numbers included
Square Roman code: 5184ro wall / table clock | 20 x 20 cm glass, red
Square Roman code: 5184zw wall / table clock | 20 x 20 cm glass, black
A timeless time piece that looks beautiful on a side table or a mantle as well as on a wall. Either way it will be a great feature in the living area, instantly bringing character and charm to your home. Available in red and black.
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DISTRIBUTOR
STORIES Kobi Atia, Israel Israel is a small country in the Middle East, approximately 20.000 km2 with a population of 7 million. It is a beautiful country with wonderful weather. In winter time, while up north in the Golan Heights it’s snowing and people are skiing, down in the southern city of Eilat tourists from all over the world and Israelis get tanned in the sun and scuba dive in the amazing Reefs of the Red Sea. The company Kobi Atia was established in 1993 and specializes in importing and distributing Designer Clocks and are considered a leading company in this field. Kobi, owner and director of the company, brings with him not only many years of experience, but also a great love for clocks and interior design. The Israeli market is small yet very dynamic and competitive, everyone knows everyone in this field. The volume of the market is 100 –
Up: Working at the warehouse Left: NeXtime’s Testpage on the morning news
120 shops, which 60 of them are considered strong and good selling, located in the center, mostly in the big malls and shopping centers. Kobi Atia started with NeXtime in October 2007, they started with 6 clocks designs. Over the past 6 years they have done a tremendous job in establishing NeXtime as the leading clock brand in Israel. The Kobi Atia team did this by promoting the NeXtime brand in as many ways as possible. For instance, they managed one of the iconic designs of NeXtime,
the ‘Testpage’ clock to be in the backdrop of the Channel 2 Morning News! Kobi Atia also accomplished the shops to move away from predominantly low-end clocks, to unique NeXtime designs. Nowadays the shops offer a minimum of 20 NeXtime designs, and have set up a special wall for the NeXtime collection. Through commitment and hard work, Kobi Atia succeed in making NeXtime the most coveted clock brand name in Israel, with Israeli looking to have a NeXtime clock in their home and offices.
Left: Kobi and his son Arel Right: Kobi’s wife, Michelle, in Tel Aviv
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DISTRIBUTOR STORIES
Westminister Time Aps, Denmark Denmark is a small country in the North of Europe, approximately 43.000 km2 with a population of 5,6 million. It is a friendly country with a lot of water and islands. There are more than 400 islands, of which around 70 are inhabited. And there is no location in Denmark, which is further from the coast than 52 km! Westminster Time Aps was established in 1975 as a manufacturer of longcase clocks. With Henrik Christiansen, with help of his wife Birthe, as the driving force behind Westminster. In 2003 Westminster introduced NeXtime at the Copenhagen Furniture Fair.
The Testpage and within one year she was the largest one-clock customer.
Alain and Ilse came to Copenhagen and help set up a special NeXtime booth in the accessory section. The NeXtime collection was well received by the Danish customers and the press just loved NeXtime. Magazines and newspapers wrote about all the NeXtime clocks but the one design that the press raved about was the ‘Test Page’.
The Testpage clocks have been our far most sold models, with around 25.000 pcs. Till now.
Left: Henrik at the Furniture Fair, Vejle Right: Henrik & Birthe
The Test Page is now sold in hundreds of outlets all over the country - from small internet shops to large furniture chain stores.
Following the success of the Test Page many designs from the NeXtime collection made their way into the Danish stores.
That was back in 2003 and since then this iconic NeXtime design has been a bestseller in Denmark. The success of the ‘Test Page’ starts with a young student who started her own design shop to support her during her studies. She was very enthusiastic about
Left: Henrik at his office Right Up: Formland Fair Right Down: Henrik at the Formland Fair
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BE THE STAR! The NeXtime designed ‘Nova’ is bursting with elegance and vitality, yet the clock is artfully simple in design. A star in every room.
Nova
SIDE VIEWS
FRANK CLEWITS | DESIGNER code: 3051bl wall clock | 50 cm ø | plastic
Nova FRANK CLEWITS | DESIGNER code: 3051zi wall clock | 50 cm ø | plastic
Plug it in The Plug Inn wall clock is timeless. It is NeXtime’s all-time bestseller. Modern, stylish yet classy, this wall clock has silver, black or multi-coloured dashes for the hours. The Plug Inn is an original and world famous design.
DETAILS
The Plug Inn is available in silver, multi-colour and black.
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Plug Inn FRITS VINK | DESIGNER code: 2610zw wall clock | 58 cm ø | metal, zwart
Plug Inn FRITS VINK | DESIGNER code: 2610di wall clock | 58 cm ø | metal, multi-colour
Plug Inn FRITS VINK | DESIGNER code: 2610zi wall clock | 58 cm ø | metal, silver
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A really funky innovative clock. The dial swings to the rhythm of the seconds. The motion on the Focus clock makes it hard to decipher whether the wall or the clock is in motion and therefore distracting your Focus. A very original design that will not waste your time.
Focus
Available in red, silver and black.
HENK STALLINGA | DESIGNER code: 2615zi wall clock | 25 cm ø | plastic, silver
Focus HENK STALLINGA | DESIGNER code: 2615zw wall clock | 25 cm ø | plastic, black
Focus HENK STALLINGA | DESIGNER code: 2615ro wall clock | 25 cm ø | plastic, red
Big D code: 3059 wall clock | 51.5 x 18 x 4.5 cm | plastic A real statement clock! The large and sophisticated LED clockface is perfect for all types of offices, schools and public buildings etc. Easy to read and a great eyecatcher at the same time.
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Romeo & Juliet SALVATORE AIELLO | DESIGNER code: 3025 table / wall clock | 40 x 20 cm | wood, white
The very witty Romeo and Juliet is a wooden table/wall clock of 40 x 20cm. To the sound of Bach, Juliet comes out each hour to look for her Romeo and thanks to the light sensor Juliet is quiet and sleeps when the room is dark.
FREEDOM The delightful and witty Freedom clock can be used as a wall or table clock. Each hour the bird announces its escape to freedom with loud chirping. When the room is dark the bird stays inside - and silent!
Freedom SALVATORE AIELLO | DESIGNER code: 3027 table / wall clock | 40 x 20 cm | wood, white
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NeXtime designs attract a lot of attention from the media. Bold designs or subtle lines, signature clock designs that have been with us for many years, or features from our latest collection; the press embraces the unique clock designs from NeXtime. If you would like to see more NeXtime in the media go to our website: www.nextime.eu or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ NeXtime.clocks under Photo Albums: NeXtime in the Media
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IN THE MEDIA
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DESIGNERS
In addition to the in-house designers we work with freelancers who have a wide variety of skills. All of these designers have one thing in common: they design unique eye-catching clocks. These designs range from creating artwork to very complicated technical plastic models. You can also become one of our designers. If you have a great concept you would like to share with us you can be included in the next catalogue. Mail your ideas as detailed as possible to: info@nextime.eu It is time for an ‘up close and personal’ with some of our designers. Check out the rest of our design team online:
www.nextime.eu/designers. html
Tanja Soeter (NL) Tanja Soeter Studio is a trend forecasting, styling and concept management studio. She translates identity into innovative collection concepts. Creating insight, giving inspiration and identifying oppurtunities for growth.
Antonio Lanzillo (IT)
Steve Buss (US) Born in 1953 in Brooklyn, New York. He studied at the School of Visual Arts - N.Y.C. His inspiration: Philosophy, nature, skyscrapers, The Allman and Marx Brothers. His sculptures were first shown at Revel gallery in N.Y.C. and his functional objects first sold through museum stores.
Antonio Lanzillo & Partners is an industrial design studio in Milan, Italy, founded in 2001. It is an interdisciplinary studio where a creative team develops new products and communication strategies, where creativity and innovation merge in an alchemic concocion of research and intuition.
Mark Kooij (NL) Mark has a broad range of interests, and that is reflected in his work: a divers spectrum of advertising concepts, inventions and industrial designs. Funny, bizarre, simple or complex. If there is anything typical about his designs, it is the fact that they always seem to stand out of the ordinary. Like the designer himself.
Paolo Renna (NL/IT) Paolo Renna designs from a strong inner passion: respect and love for nature and the beauty of life. He believes that real beauty comes from the inside and that people show their true selves through their homes. That is Paolo Renna’s basic principle for designing timeless style elements that each represent a part of a personality. Paolo Renna: “To be or not to be on time!”
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20FOUR (UK) John Larkin and Piers Mason both share the love for design. They have designed a varied collection of fun contemporary clocks. Together they form the design studio 20FOUR.
Salvatore Aiello (IT) His passion and curiousity moved his career into Industrial design after he graduated as Surveyor. As of 2005 Salvatore is a freelance designer, passionate about his work that is not limited to clocks only but a wide variety of products.
DESIGNERS
Teun Fleskens (NL)
Yvon Boudry (FR) He graduated as mechanics draftsman in 1974. Fascinated with Op Art and North American Modernism, Yvon started working at NO STUDIO, a studio a studio in Canada that created special silkscreen prints. Upon his return to France in 1980 he established his own graphic design and custom silkscreen printing studio.
Teun Fleskens is an industrial and interior designer. “My style could be described as experimental, pure, natural versus industrial and clearly present but not demanding. For me the most important part of designing is that my products are not only functional but overall meaningful”
Clinton Banbury (UK) Clinton Banbury, a graduate in graphic design from Lancashire University, became a freelance Design Consultant after many years as a senior designer. Since 1995 he has worked as a painter and illustrator and has amongst his clients such names as The Times Newspaper, The Science Museum & English Heritage.
Henk Stallinga (NL) Stallinga is the founder and CEO of industrial design firm Studio Stallinga. He challenges our relationship between product and perception, imagination and experience. His designs challenges us and make us question to what we believe to be normal. The products designed by Henk fuse technology, functionality and use materials that are truly unique.
Walter Jonker (NL) Walter Jonker is a Dutch designer who graduated from the Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam in 1994. He worked with Aldo Rossi in Milan. Since then he created a wide range of interior product designs specializing in clocks and lamps; original and practical objects with an unexpected twist.
Tycho Merijn Roest (NL) Tycho Merijn has worked as an independent publicity photographer since 1998, after finishing his study at the MTS Fotonica in Ede. He works from his daylightstudio in the centre of Eindhoven, mainly for publicity offices and companies.
Caruso D’Angeli Studio (IT) Ivo Caruso and Alessandro D’Angeli trained themselves at the Industrial Design Degree Course in Rome, in the professional design studio Lenci Design and in R&D offices of several companies. In 2009 they took a Master Degree in Industrial Design. Together they develop new products and communication projects and received many mentions and publications.
Frist Vink (NL) Andrée Prigent (FR) Andrée Prigent lives and works in Rennes. She is active in publicing, creation of post cards, textile and clock designs, and recently the creation of carton masks. Her preferred technique: linocut, since it’s always a surprise when you lift up the sheet!
Born in the Netherlands, Frits graduated in Industrial design at the university in The Hague and also in Design at the art academy in Arnhem. After this he worked for the NASA to develop and design new products for the space industry. Soon Frits Vink started his own design office to design products for the consumer marked. Frits Vink is famous for his all time bestseller our Plug-Inn clock.
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ALL THE COLOURS OF This funky wall clock made from glass is very colourful with stripes of every colour in the rainbow. Hang it in your kitchen, living room or bedroom, this clock will fit everywhere!
DETAIL
Rainbow code: 8129 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass, multi-colour
Pixtime is a chromatic spiral to which the oversize pixels give its particular tessellated aspect. Op art clock !
DETAIL
Pixtime
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YVON BOUDRY | DESIGNER code: 8164 wall clock | 43 x 43 cm | glass, multi-colour
THE RAINBOW Technology meets design in these innovative clocks. The rotating disc dial reveals the time in vibrant colour. No other clock is as slim as this design. Captivating to see the ROTATING DIAL slowly revealing a rainbow of colours as time passes by.
Colour Change WALTER JONKER | DESIGNER code: 3048 wall clock | 28 cm ø | plastic
Colour Change WALTER JONKER | DESIGNER code: 3047 wall clock | 28 cm ø | plastic
The magic of the circus! This clock expresses the colourful and mysterious world of the circus that is also fascinating.
Circus FRANK CLEWITS | DESIGNER code: 8163 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass, mutli-colour
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WALL ART
Time Lines 20FOUR | DESIGNER code: 8156 wall clock | 43 x 43 cm | glass
A striking colourful modernist design that cleverly combines beautiful wall art with a clear, legible and accurate clock. The image shows strong vertical and horizontal form and bold colour. ‘Time lines’ is one of our ‘Modern Collectables’ range; a high impact, witty and contemporary collection of clocks inspired by and reflecting an eclectic mix of Modernist paintings and art.
A witty and contemporary collection of ‘ Wall Art’ clocks!
Cinema Date
Delux Diner 20FOUR | DESIGNER code: 8167 wall clock | 43 x 43 cm | glass
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20FOUR | DESIGNER code: 8153 wall clock | 43 x 43 cm | glass
An original design that is influenced by Van Gogh’s ‘Bedroom in Arles’ and the Pop Art movement. It cleverly combines stunning wall art with a clear, legible and accurate clock. The image shows the self portrait of the artist surveying his room.
Go van Go 20FOUR | DESIGNER code: 8170 wall clock | 43 x 43 cm | glass
Time Zones 20FOUR | DESIGNER code: 8158 wall clock | 43 x 43 cm | glass
Watch One 20FOUR | DESIGNER code: 8157 wall clock | 43 x 43 cm | glass
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FAIRS
Upcoming NeXtime fairs and events. For more information on other fairs please visit our website www.nextime.eu or our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NeXtime.Clocks
Vivanti
AmericasMart
Nordstil
4-Jan till 6-Jan 2014 D端sseldorf Germany - Sompex
9-Jan till 13-Jan 2014 Atlanta GA USA - Abbott
11-Jan- till 13-Jan 2014 Hamburg Germany - Sompex
HOME
HOMI MILANO
CGTA
12-Jan till 14-Jan 2014 London UK - Zoboa
19-Jan till 22-Jan 2014 Milan Italy - Maiuguali
26-Jan till 30-Jan 2014 Toronto Canada - Abbott
Formland/UP
Spring Fair
30-Jan till 2-Feb 2014 Herning Denmark - Westminster Time
2-Feb till 6-feb 2014 Birmingham UK - Zoboa
HOME DECOR
Spring Fair
18-Feb till 21-Feb 2014 Poznan Poland - NeXtime Polska
9-Mar till 11 Mar 2014 Utrecht NeXtime Benelux
JANUARY
APRIL
FEBRUARY Ambiente
7 Feb- till 11-Feb 2014 Frankfurt Germany - Sompex & NeXtime
MARCH
Jewellery & Clock Fair
JULY
HK Gift & Premium Fair
AmericasMart
27-Apr till 30-Apr 2014 Hong Kong NeXtime
10-Jul till 14-Jul 2014 Atlanta GA USA - Abbott
AUGUST
14-Mar till 16-Mar 2014 Vejle Denmark - Westminster Time
CGTA 10-Aug till 13-Aug 2014 Toronto Canada - Abbott
SEPTEMBER
Tendence
Maison & Objet
SOC days
30-Aug till 2-Sep 2014 Frankfurt Germany - Sompex
5-Sep till 9-Sep 2014 Paris France - NeXtime & Vedette
14-Sep till 16-Sep 2014 Den Bosch Netherlands - NeXtime Benelux
Monstra Rota Fair Sep 2014 Athens Greece- Octopus 24 | 2014 collection
NOVEMBER Brussels Furniture Fair 2-Nov till 5-Nov 2014 Brussels NeXtime Benelux
FAIRS
Maison & Objet - Paris
Design Trade fair in Copenhagen
Spring Fair - Birmingham
Maison & Objet - Paris
Maison & Objet - Paris
Spring Fair - Utrecht
Maison & Objet - Paris
Hong Kong Gift & Premium Fair - Hong Kong
Spring Fair - Utrecht
House & Gift Fair - South America, S達o Paolo
Israeli International Furniture Fair - Tel Aviv
SOC days - Den Bosch
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ONE MOMENT PLEASE! Testpage
DETAIL
FRITS VINK | DESIGNER code: 8607en wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass
This multi-colour image became an icon in every interior. The idea behind this clock is to give you a sentimental moment of recognition with a sense of humor. We are always in a hurry; we look at a clock to see whether we are on schedule. This clock makes you realize that there is time.
Small Testpage FRITS VINK | DESIGNER code: 8802 wall clock | 30 cm ø | glass
This version can also be used as a table clock with its built-in shelf stand.
Little Testpage FRITS VINK | DESIGNER code: 5162 table / wall clock | 20 cm ø | glass
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ULTIMATE ICON The Wall Pad is inspired by today’s gadgets. It perfectly suits every gadget fans’ house or indeed anyone who appreciates technology. During the Spring edition of ‘Maison et Objet’ in 2012 (Paris, France), the Wall Pad, an unique NeXtime design, was awarded the much coveted ‘Prix des Découvertes’ for the most remarkable design.
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My idea for this NeXtime clock was the ultimate icon in today’s lifestle.
- Paolo Renna
Wall Pad PAOLO RENNA | DESIGNER code: 3022 wall clock | 40 x 30 cm | glass, black
” DETAIL
The small version can also be placed on a table.
Mini Wall Pad PAOLO RENNA | DESIGNER code: 5181 table / wall clock | 15 x 20 cm | glass
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I LIKE!
OR NOT
Thumbs Up
PAOLO RENNA | DESIGNER code: 3072bl wall clock | 41.5 x 40 cm | mirror, glass blue
We all like positive times. This clock design will start and end your day with a positive thumbs up! Having a bad day? Just turn the clock upside-down to show your feelings. What is not to like on this mood expressing design? Please like and share!
Thumbs Up PAOLO RENNA | DESIGNER code: 3072zw wall clock | 41.5 x 40 cm | mirror, glass black
Thumbs Up Mini PAOLO RENNA | DESIGNER code: 5185bl table / wall clock | 23 x 20 cm mirror, glass, blue
Thumbs Up Mini PAOLO RENNA | DESIGNER code: 5185wi table / wall clock | 23 x 20 cm mirror, glass, white
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This version can also be used as a table clock with its built in shelf stand.
MEASURE TIME Every clock ever made tells the time. But what if you would like to measure time? This new and funky clock does both! You just take the removable ruler that acts as a pendulum. The ‘Scholar’ is a clock design that will keep you smiling. Plus it conveniently stores pens etc. One side measures in centimeters and the other in inches.
Scholar STEVE BUSS | DESIGNER code: 3069 wall clock | 10 x 44.5 x 11 cm | plastic
STIR IT UP This highly original witty design clock won the Discovery Award in Paris in 2009. It is made of tin and a whisk and looks great in the kitchen. It’s great fun and is a must-have for you kitchen!
Chef STEVE BUSS | DESIGNER code: 2925 wall clock | 32 x 11 cm ø | tin
Flying Time SALVATORE AIELLO | DESIGNER code: 8145bl / 8145zw wall clock | 43 cm ø x 74 cm glass, plastic, blue / black
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SOCIAL MEDIA We are very active on all kinds of social media platforms. We mainly use it to stay in touch with our customers, and our customers’ customers. Facebook Our primary social media platform is Facebook where we share our latest product news, trade and internal news, fair dates. We also share our press releases and display our news when published in magazines. We follow as many shops as possible, and encourage other facebooks user to like our page so we see when they post a picture of a beautiful NeXtime wall, or when somebody writes something about us.
Instagram Instagram is an online photo-sharing, video-sharing and social networking service that enables its users to take pictures and videos, apply digital filters to them, and share them on a variety of social networking services, such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Flickr. We use Instagram to find pictures of our clocks in all types of places such as homes and offices and we also share some nice pictures or short videos.
Weibo & YouKu Weibo is the Chinese word for ‘microblog’. It refers to mini-blogging services in China, including social chat sites and platform sharing. Weibo uses a format similar to Twitter. The key difference is, is that it is almost exclusively used by Chinese language speakers. We started with Sina Weibo some months ago, which is one of the most popular sites in China. Recently we can also be found on Tencent Weibo: http://t. qq.com/Nextimechina. According to the media, Tencent is growing rapidly and should replace Sina Weibo soon being the most dominant social media path. YouKu is a Chinese video hosting service. It is the second largest video site in the world, after YouTube. Our growing fan base in China can keep in touch with us through Sina Weibo, Tencent Weibo and YouKu.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Pinterest Pinterest is a pinboard-style photo sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, and hobbies. Users can browse other pinboards for images, “re-pin” images to their own pinboards, or “like” photos. On Pinterest we post pictures of our clocks and interiors, to inspire the creative mood boards using Pinterest.
Youtube As mentioned berfore, YouTube is the largest video site in the world. On our YouTube channel you can find many movies about our products, and also Frequently Asked Questions concerning some of our clocks.
Twitter Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables users to send and read “tweets”, which are text messages limited to 140 characters. Registered users can read and post tweets, but unregistered users can only read them. Users access Twitter through the website interface, SMS, or mobile device app. Twitter is now one of the ten most visited websites, and has been described as “the SMS of the Internet.” For us, Twitter is a great tool to use when monitoring things that are said about your brand, and communicating with the customer in a short and non-obtrusive way. Many of our Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube updates are also posted on Twitter.
Google+ Google+ is the second-largest social networking site in the world after Facebook. We have a Google+ page, but we mainly use it to increase our visibility in the search engine of Google.
LinkedIn LinkedIn s a social networking website for people in professional occupations. Therefore it is mainly used for professional networking. We have lots to tell and things to share. So make sure you connect with us and stay up-to-date and do not miss a thing!
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NEXTIME HAPPY WALLS From around the world
All NeXtime designs create ‘happy walls’: eye catching designs that often become a conversation piece and always put a smile on your face. We’re very happy that we can share our love for clocks with so many people from so many different countries and so many different backgrounds. To illustrate: here are some ‘happy walls’ from around the world; including a small selection of all the entries of the latest NeXtime Photo Contest.
HAPPY WALLS
A clock inspired by the days of vinyl. It fits perfectly with your modern, retro or 1960’s design and you may feel like reprieving your old record player!
Spinning Time MERIJN ROEST | DESIGNER code: b2500001 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass, black
Little Spinning Time MERIJN ROEST | DESIGNER code: 5163 table / wall clock | 20 cm ø | glass, black
For everyone who loves music! DETAIL
SIDE VIEW
Vinyl Tap is a real eyecatcher with its red background and the special hands. You can almost hear the music.
Vinyl Tap code: 8141 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass, black
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Disco code: 8124 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass, mirror
The disco ball brings back those nostalgic memories of the good old days. It will decorate your office or home by adding some sparkle. Come on, get hopping and a bopping again!
Little Disco code: 5172 table / wall clock | 20 cm ø | glass, mirror
Everyday’s a party! This record clock is a fantastic design and would make an excellent gift for a music lover!
SID
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Silver Record MERIJN ROEST | DESIGNER code: 8117 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass, mirror
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CLOCKS FOR CHARITY
Stars love NeXtime designs. Whether they spend their time in front of a camera for work, devising the latest fashion or spin the latest dance tunes, every star needs a clock and many of them love the clock designs of NeXtime. Alpe d’HuZes is a Dutch cycling event in which one of the main mountains in the Tour de France, the Alpe d’Huez, is climbed six times in succession under the motto “Never, ever quit!”. The name, Alpe d’Huzes, is a combination of the Dutch word for “six” and the name of the Alpe d’Huez mountain. The aim of the cycling event is to raise money for research into cancer. Alpe d’HuZes adheres to a strict no-overhead policy: the event runs on volunteers and all costs are borne by the participants themselves. In other words, each euro donated will be one euro donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) / Alpe d’HuZes fund. The mission of Alpe d’HuZes is to facilitate and inspire people to lead Happy and Healthy lives in Harmony with cancer. Its vision is to become the Dutch organisation that makes a real difference in and for the life of the cancer patient.
Dutch celebrity Edwin Evers, who is a radio DJ, got involved in the auction of the Alpe d’Huzes fund raising and wanted to give something special. Edwin Evers is a NeXtime fan and in particular he loves the Vinyl Tap design. What would you expect from a radio DJ, right? So for the auction a Vinyl Tap from NeXtime personalized with his signature fitted the bill perfectly.
Up left: Edwin Evers signing the Vinyl Tap Up right: Signed Vinyl Tap Right: Announcing the winner Down left: Climbing the Alpe d’Huez - photo: Fototeam Alpe d’Huzes Down right: Alpe d’Huez - photo: Fototeam Alpe d’Huzes
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BIRTH OF A CLOCK We’re proud that this NeXtime magazine is packed with great clock designs that all combine aesthetic creative appeal with simple time-telling. Unique and seamlessly blending form and function that makes NeXtime clocks so desirable. While technology has provided us new materials and methods of production, the concept remains the same; thoughtfully designed clocks that brighten up a room and create what we like to call: “Happy Walls”, proving every time that a NeXtime clock is so much more than just a time-telling device. The road to a successful NeXtime clock design starts with an idea, a concept from our own design team or an outside designer. The designers continuously balance creative, conceptual, freeform thinking with the practical, industrial constraints of actually getting something made, which requires knowledge of production processes, materials and technology. All our designers therefore closely collaborate with our people in Product Development &
Production to bring their concept for a clock design come alive. Can you imagine the incredible amount of time spend to go over the design details, selecting the possible materials and production options as well as the countless samples that are made, all to ensure that we are protecting the original design intent through production. After all these efforts are complete, which usually takes up months and some times more than a year, we then decide what we will present for next year’s collection to our distributors. The global trends they bring in, and the views we exchange with our distributors is important in the final selection process of our new collection of exciting clock designs. This catalogue shows our unique signature designs and great new clock designs of 2014. The road from inspiration into an idea and finally a NeXtime design not always comes easy, granted, but we think it is well worth it as we believe that every clock design in this catalogue is our special way to say “We Love Clocks.”
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INTERVIEW Creating clocks is something Alain Frie was born with. As a kid he helped after school at the assembly line or packing the clocks. 25 years later he came into the business and changed his fathers company to modern clock producer. What role did clocks play in your life growing up? What was your relationship like with the clock and time in general? “My parents set up the company over 40 years ago, just before I was born, so I was raised amongst clocks. Initially, they made the first clocks at home and later when my father constructed the factory building it was an ideal place to play and to help during the school holidays. We usually visited suppliers in Germany in the Black Forest before going on holidays, where I would sit at the table listening to conversation on how to make and create clocks. So clocks are something I have known my whole life. Clocks and time are two things that are of course related but clocks are much more than just timekeepers. Clocks are things we buy as decoration in our home and give an image of who you are and what you want to be. I think the functionality in combination with design and technique is
Little Alain discovering the company
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something, which will be an inspiration to me for the rest of my live.” Was it always your plan, or your family’s plan, for you to take over your father’s clock business? How did you go about changing the direction and style of your father’s clock business into your own? “No it was not always my intention, I originally trained as a chef. I like the good things in life, so cooking is something I now do as a hobby. After my studies in the hotel business and working in this field for a few years I was still drawn to the clock business. At that time the company was already international. As a young man I wanted to travel the world and the family business gave the opportunity to do this. When I came into the business in the early nineties the whole clock business was going through a period of transition. In the past, the later part of the clocks or the clock parts were produced in Germany in the Black Forest. These were mostly traditional clocks, which were mainly mechanical clocks for classic interiors. These clocks were sold through clock specialists and jewelry stores around the world. At the end of the 80’s and beginning of 90’s, the production was starting to be based on quartz movements, which lowered the clock prices. Also, it meant the clocks were no longer a product which needed a specialist to sell it. The more competitive pricing and greater flexibility of the quartz movement gave the opportunity to work on new designs and different channels to sell the products. From this moment on design became the driving force in the clock business. Going to more
INTERVIEW modern design also gave to the opportunity to sell the clocks in gift, design and furniture stores. This is where the majority of the clocks are now being sold. NeXtime moved with the market and started to work with many designers and is now the leading brand in design clocks.” Did you initially have a vision of the kind of products you wanted to design, create, market and sell? Where did this vision come from? What were your influences and inspirations? “As I was born into the clock business, designing and creating new clocks is something I have done all my life. However it is always a challenge to come up with new concepts, which are innovative and are still commercial, easy to read and good timekeepers. I am always following the latest trends in furniture design, colours and materials. These trends together with my experience in clock business and the inspiration that I get in the factories brings me enough inspiration to create a new collection of 30 to 40 new models every year.” Is it restricting or inspiring to constantly be working with making a traditional and functional object (the clock,) modern, new, and interesting? “I don’t know how or why but every year there are new ideas and it is an amazing experience what you can do with clocks. Of course there are also many young designers, who help me to create the NeXtime collection. “ What was the inspiration behind your ‘’Dropped’’ wall clock design? How important are materials to your design concept? (For example, in the ‘’Dropped’’ clock, the partially clear glass that shows wall colour.) “For me, being a man with a production background, materials are the driving force behind my designs. Glass is a beautiful material with a good weight. The sparkle, transparency, mirror numbers and the weight give the clock the quality look-and-feel it needs. The Dropped Numbers is one of my first designs. It is something, which started as a joke but is now one of our bestselling clocks.” What is usually the key moment for you during the process of designing a clock, from the first sketch to the end product being manufactured? At which point do you feel most confident about its success? “Every facet is of the process is important. Every year we create about 250 sketches and drawings for new clock concepts. The sketch has to draw my attention. Then it is important to find the right source who is interested in making the samples and is willing to put their time and resources in making a good sample. The sample has to be selected by my sales team and the buyers, and then it has to be produced, packed etc. If one of these facets in the process is not good the product will not be a success. So after this whole process is finished I can say whether it will be success. Producing a hit item is
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It is an amazing experience what you can do with clocks.
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like a winning lottery ticket there are so many things that can go wrong. However when the product is good and selling well in the stores it a satisfaction for me and the whole team who helped to create the product.” Does being surrounded by other clock designers spark your own ideas? Are your designs inspired by theirs or does your influence come from elsewhere? “Most ideas are inspired by me or the input from the market. However being 100% original is almost impossible, one always gets inspirations from visiting all the tradeshows and meeting designers around the world. However, NeXtime prides it self on creating a 100% original design collection which shows products which are designed and produced exclusively for NeXtime.” Is it challenging to play the role of both business owner and clock designer? Which do you identify more with? And is it difficult to judge the marketability of you own designs after creating them? “It is always hard to run a business and to be creative on the same time; wearing two hats. It is simply a case of changing your hat and to empty your mind and work on one thing at a time. The hard thing is that for designing ideas you have to fly and the flying is not something that comes to you when you want. Every design is like a child so you nurture it until it is ready to fly out and you are never 100% sure whether it is going to succeed or not.” Where do you see the future of your designs going? What can we anticipate from you? “I hope to become more creative in other fields in the future however for now you can mainly expect clocks, clocks, clocks and more beautiful clocks.”
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BLACK & WHITE
Shuwan code: 8148zw wall clock | 43 cm ø glass, mirror, black
Shuwan code: 8148wi wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass, mirror, white
Shoko code: 8149zw wall clock | 43 x 43 cm glass, mirror, black
Fabulously stylish, these clock designs add character and a touch of glamour to any home.
Shoko code: 8149wi wall clock | 43 x 43 cm | glass, mirror, white
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Available in square and round and in black and white.
BLACK & WHITE
GOOD POINT These NeXtime clock designs will be a stunning feature in a contemporary living space. Beautifully designed, the long glass clock features a subtle pendulum movement behind frosted glass.
Point code: 8150 wall clock | 43 cm ø | frosted glass, black
Point Pendulum code: 3060 wall clock | 30 x 70 cm | frosted glass, black
Super Slim code: 3045zw wall clock | 28 cm ø | plastic, black
SUPER SLIM Here techology meets design. How did we get this clock so slim? No other clock design is as slim as this NeXtime design. The basic design and the slim case make this clock a strong addition to any room.
Super Slim code: 3045zi wall clock | 28 cm ø | plastic, silver
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JUST LIKE HEAVEN A seriously beautiful long glass clock with a pendulum movement. This design is based on the sun’s rays before sunset. The transparent and mirrored rays contrast with the black background to make this clock a unique piece.
Heavenly
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MARK KOOIJ | DESIGNER code: 2972 wall clock | 30 x 70 cm | glass, black
QUICK! A touch of business class in a contemporary design by NeXtime.
Quick
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code: 3058wi wall clock | 35 cm ø | aluminum, white
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Quick
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code: 3058zw wall clock | 35 cm ø | aluminum, black
LEITBRING The Leitbring clock has a classy and stylish appearance. The small second hand at the bottom makes it very easy to see what time it is.
Leitbring code: 8144 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass, mirror, black
LOREX The white Lorex clock has a natural and sophisticated look. The Roman numerals give the clock a classic touch.
Lorex code: 8143 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass, mirror, white
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TAILOR-MADE Our expertise and decades of experience are the basis of the highest quality standards in the industry. NeXtime’s own quality control team checks our selected factories to ensure our rigorous standards and guidelines are adhered to, in both manufacture and delivery. This will ensure the NeXtime clock you receive is perfect and can be enjoyed for many years to come. Our passion for clocks and high manufacturing standards are recognized throughout the industry as the foremost provider of customized clocks. Our cus-
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tomers use this bespoke service for design or manufacture or often both. They know that, here at NeXtime, their collection will go through the same process as our own, which means that they are assured of the best product possible. NeXtime is their partner, from the design of their clocks, to the packaging, the supply chain and the final product. When you look to successfully build a collection of clocks of your own, NeXtime will prove to be your best partner.
PARIS 2013 Left: NeXtime’s Dutch and Czech distributors discussing the new products Middle: Table filled with delicous deserts Down: NeXtime cookies
NEXTIME EVENT 2013 During the last autumn show of the ‘Maison et Objet’ in Paris, NeXtime distributors came from all corners of the world to be part in the selection process of the new collection of 2014. Prototypes were discussed and views were exchanged, discussed from every possible angle and in the end we were very happy with the new collection for 2014. There were many compliments to our design team who managed to come up with some strong designs that potentially could become NeXtime’s next top model. And was it then only work and no play? Of course not! Not at a NeXtime
event! We served our special ‘Time Bomb’ cocktail which was almost as popular as the small bites that were especially designed for NeXtime. Soon the music was turned up a couple of notches and by the time we closed the door, the sun was almost up. After all the positive feedback we received and the overall vibe from our event in Paris and from all the Autumn shows, we’re convinced that 2014 will be a strong year for our distributors and all our customers around the world who love our clock designs and share the same love for clocks.
Up: NeXtime mini cupcakes Down: NeXtime’s Canadian distributors Left: NeXtime’s Polish distributors with Robin Up: Alain speeching Down: Marije with German NeXtime friend
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The NeXtime watches are the unique fusion of the passion of the clock maker with the young fashion style. A style that can be found on the streets in every city in the world, and worn by people who celebrate life; all the time. The watches are inspired by the designs of our wall clocks. NeXtime designs that excited many of you for several years, can now be worn as a wrist watch and taken anywhere, anytime.
INTERVIEW
COMPANY
Company
Company
code: 6016wi watch | 4.5 x 26 cm ø | white PU sandwich strap water resistant
code: 6016zw watch | 4.5 x 26 cm ø | black PU sandwich strap water resistant
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TESTPAGE The image and colours of the Test page are iconic world wide. This watch combines nostalgia with a healthy dose of humour and is water resistant! Designed by Frits Vink, a Dutch designer, who made many of NeXtime’s bestsellers.
WRIST PAD The Wrist Pad is inspired by today’s gadgets. This watch is perfect for anyone who appreciates technology, and is based on the Wall Pad clock, winner of the ‘Prix des Découvertes’ award in 2012.
Wrist Pad
Testpage
PAOLO RENNA | DESIGNER code: 6010 watch | 4.5 x 26 cm ø | zinc alloy PU sandwich strap water resistant
FRITS VINK | DESIGNER code: 6003 watch | 4.5 x 26 cm ø zinc alloy, multi-colour PU sandwich strap water resistant
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This red on red monochrome watch is simple yet surprising as the light reflects playfully on the clock face that has a metallic finish.
Dash Red code: 6013 watch | 4.5 x 26 cm ø | red PU sandwich strap water resistant
A beautiful watch makes telling time simple and stylish. PU sandwich strap, water resistant
Dash Black code: 6009 watch | 4.5 x 26 cm ø | black PU sandwich strap water resistant
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SO SWEET...
LOVING YOU A declaration of love: Je t’aime, ti amo, te quiero….. This NeXtime watch makes it easy saying “I love you” just show the watch!
Loving You ANDRÉE PRIGENT | DESIGNER code: 6008 watch | 4.5 x 26 cm ø | zinc alloy PU sandwich strap water resistant
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WATCHES
DASH WHITE This silver-coloured dial with pink numbers is simple yet surprising as the light reflects on the metallic finish face. PU sandwich strap, water resistant.
Dash White code: 6011 watch | 4.5 x 26 cm ø | white PU sandwich strap water resistant
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DASH BLUE
This blue on blue monochrome watch is simple yet the light reflects on the metallic finish face. PU sandwich strap, water resistant.
Dash Blue code: 6012 watch | 4.5 x 26 cm ø | blue PU sandwich strap water resistant
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QUICK Quick! Am I still on time? This contemporary watch with black strap and white dial has a touch of business class. The clean dial makes sure you know what time it is and even shows you the date.
Quick code: 6015 watch | 4.5 x 26 cm ø black | PU sandwich strap water resistant
Quick code: 6014 watch | 4.5 x 26 cm ø white | PU sandwich strap water resistant
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STATION Based on railway station clocks, this robust watch clearly indicates time. With a comfortable black strap it makes a stylish watch for everybody.
Station code: 6006 watch | 4.5 x 26 cm ø zinc alloy, white, black PU sandwich strap water resistant
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WATCH DISPLAYS NeXtime has different watch displays to offer: the Watch Wall display, the L-display, the Triangle Display and the C-display. Watch Wall display The Watch Wall display (9029) resembles a gigantic clock and you can display 4 watches behind the glass.
Watch Display code: 9029 display item | 53 cm ø
Specifically for bijouterie and jewelers we will develop a new and exciting display. To be presented some time this year.
Triangle Display
C-Display
L-Display
The C-display (9030) is a standard watch display, easy to use and show a single watch anywhere in a shop window or glass counters.
With the L-display (9039) you can hang one watch on our display system (9024) or on the wall; a small nut and bolt secures the watch.
Watch Display
Watch Display
Watch Display
code: 9032 display item | 22.5 x 22.5 x 49 cm
code: 9030 display item | 7 x 4.5 x 8.5 cm
code: 9039 display item | 30 x 7 x 10.5 cm
The Triangle Display (9032) is a great table or counter solution. This display is also great for trade fairs.
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Display
Our display was developed with our customers in mind. A solid long lasting clock presentation made of steel, complete with LED lighting and space to keep stock of our clocks. Plus, it is designed to allow easy cleaning. The NeXtime display is a strong and creative medium to present NeXtime clocks in your store(s) in a 3D environment, thereby enabling long lasting impact and recall value. It is one of the most successful tools to enxourage and increase sales. It has lighting and storage space. • Gain foot traffic and increase on sales • No need to drill holes in the wall • Limited use of floor space • Engage your customers and in turn boost your sales • Proven to be successful in hundreds of stores in countries around the world • It has an attractive look • It triggers customers to buy a clock • Strong branding • Customers can help them selves
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DISPLAYS
code: 9024 display item | 240 / 280 x 100 cm | metal
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DISPLAYS
CLOCK RAIL
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Clock Rail code: 9031 display item | hangingbar: 100 X 149 x 3 cm + 10 clock hangers | metal Our unique NeXtime Clock Rail is a strong and creative medium to present our clocks in a 3D environment, resulting in more customer engagement and boost in sales. Unfortunately not all stores have the possibility for a NeXtime Display and have to forego on the benefits of a striking NeXtime clock presentation. Introducing the NeXtime Clock Rail®! The Clock Rail is NeXtime branded, it can be securily fitted to practically any wall and provides an easy way to hang NeXime clocks instantly. The NeXtime Clock Rail is uniquely equipped with special ‘clock hangers’ which simply attaches to the Clock Rail, providing a hanging system for approximately 10 clocks per NeXtime Clock Rail. Store owners and buyers from around the world are excited about how easy the NeXtime Clock Rail works and how much it will impact their NeXtime clock sales. • • • • • • • • •
Easy way to hang NeXtime clocks Use when there is not a lot of space At smaller shops It has an attractive look It triggers customers to buy a clock No need to drill al lot of holes in the wall All clocks together for more impact Strong branding No use of floor space
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BIG BEN Did you know that Big Ben is not the landmark clock but is actually the name of the largest of the five bells wich hang within this famous clock tower? NeXtime’s Big Ben is a simple, but elegant glass clock with frosted glass inspired by that landmark clock in London that would sit beautifully on the wall of any room. A stylish design with the clock face on frosted glass so it looks like a stained glass window. Urban chic and retro all come perfectly together in this design.
Big Ben code: 8146 wall clock | 43 cm ø | frosted glass
ROMANA This pendulum clock goes back in time and celebrates roman numerals, but with a modern stylish twist. Available in contrasting black dial with white numerals and a white surprise dial with black numerals.
Romana code: 8161 wall clock | 43 cm ø | mirror, glass, black
Romana code: 8162 wall clock | 43 cm ø | mirror, glass, white
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The classic hands on this contemporary dial together with the metal roman numbers fixed on the metal border, make this clock a true eye catcher. A traditional clock with a modern look that perfectly fits almost every interior.
Fence code: 2878 wall clock | 40 cm ø | metal, glass, silver
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The “Fancy” clock is not just a regular glass clock as from a distance it looks like it has a case. The clock’s minimal stylish design enables it to fit into many interiors. Available in round and square.
Fancy Round code: 8125 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass
Fancy Square code: 8126 wall clock | 43 x 43 cm | glass
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A mix of different fonts and sizes gives this frosted and mirrored glass clock a unique appearance which is different from every angle.
Mirror Glass code: 2472 wall clock | 43 cm ø glass, frosted, mirror
This modern stylish classic frosted glass wall clock will add personality and is a great addition to any room or interior.
Frosted Willie code: 2667fr wall clock | 35 x 35 cm | glass, frosted, mirror
STRIPE The combination of the transparency of the glass and the boldness of stainless steel instantly turns this design into a modern classic. Available in 2 different sizes.
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Stripe
Stripe
code: 2631 wall clock | 26 cm ø | glass, aluminum
code: 2632 wall clock | 31 cm ø | glass, aluminum
Nice classic 60’s design which fits any interior. The combination of glass and stainless steel makes this clock an evergreen.
Retro code: 2790 wall clock | 31 cm ø | metal, glass
The flipped display was first introduced in public train stations. Here we incorporate this design into a sleek plastic clock that can be desktop or wall mounted. Available in black, and orange.
Flipped code: 5186zw flip clock (wall & table) 17.5 x 9 x 7 cm | plastic, black
Flipped code: 5186or flip clock (wall & table) 17.5 x 9 x 7 cm | plastic, orange
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Dan Design Store - Israel
STORES Khaya Home - Canada
From our humble beginnings and in the establishment of the NeXtime brand 40 years ago, retail stores have always played a key role. With tens of thousands of stores around the world now, it’s clear that our love for beautiful clock designs transcends language and
culture. To this day we’re still amazed by how warmly our clock designs have been embraced by millions of people around the world. And we’re still expanding; sharing our love for clocks and bringing value to stores around the globe. Here are some great examples of
Ostermann - Bottrop
stores that make it faster and easier for shoppers to find our products which are proven to increase shopper spending. Retail stores committed to become a NeXtime brand center benefit the most and receive special store support.
UP Left: BB Promo Prague Middel: Ostermann Witten Right: Brodnik DOWN Left: Blue Stone Taiwan Right: Urbanika Surgut
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A unique design, the world’s original dropped numbers clock. It’s a great conversation piece and certainly draws attention!
Dropped Numerals
ALL FALL DOWN
code: 2039 wall clock | 35 X 35 cm | glass
Dropped ALAIN FRIE | DESIGNER code: 8115 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass, white The Dropped and the Dropped Rectangle have numbers printed in mirror style along with a polished pendulum. The bottom is transparent and the top white. Two modern clocks for telling the time that will enrich anyone’s home.
Dropped Rectangle ALAIN FRIE | DESIGNER code: 2993 wall clock | 30 x 70 cm | glass, white
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Bold Stripes is one of the most sophisticated wall clocks in the collection. Created by designer Steve Buss, its pendulum provides a gentle rhythm to your everyday life and will enhance any interior. Available in silver, black, multi-colour green and multi-colour blue.
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Time is a valuable thing Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings.
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- Linkin Park
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Bold Stripes
Bold Stripes
STEVE BUSS | DESIGNER code: 2855mi wall clock | 19 x 38 cm glass, mirror
STEVE BUSS | DESIGNER code: 2855zw wall clock | 19 x 38 cm glass, black
Bold Stripes STEVE BUSS | DESIGNER code: 2855gn wall clock | 19 x 38 cm glass, multi green
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Bold Stripes STEVE BUSS | DESIGNER code: 2855bl wall clock | 19 x 38 cm glass, multi blue
WOODY A transparent glass minimalist wall clock with bold numbers in wood. The glass allows the wall colour to shine through. The Woody is a strong addition to any room. Available in brown, black and multi-colour.
Woody code: 2974br wall clock | 39 cm ø | glass, brown
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Woody
Woody
code: 2974di wall clock | 39 cm ø | glass, multi-colour
code: 2974zw wall clock | 39 cm ø | glass, black
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TIME FOR FUN! Giraffe Joy
Tickle My Tummy
CLINTON BANBURY | DESIGNER code: 8811 wall clock | 30 cm ø | glass
CLINTON BANBURY | DESIGNER code: 8810 wall clock | 30 cm ø | glass
SIDE VIEW A kids clock with characters that hugely appeals to children and helps them to tell the time. A beautiful clock that will also bring out the child in many style-conscious parents with contemporary lifestyles.
“
Time spent with a cat is never wasted.
- Colette
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Loving You ANDRÉE PRIGENT | DESIGNER code: 8030 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass They say love grows with time. Je t’aime, ti amo, te quiero The Loving You glass wall clock makes saying “I love you” an easy and exciting adventure! Designed by French artist Andrée Prigent, this wall clock was designed to show how love only grows with time.
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TIME FOR FUN
“
Time is a game played beautifully by children.
- Heraclitus
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A wonderful glass clock design that (almost) makes you want to go out for a stroll through the forest. Look! There! In a tree sits an owl and as the moments pass its tail swings in a pendulum motion.
Oohoo code: 8169 wall clock | 43 cm ø glass, multi-colour
Everyday is paradise when you look at this wonderful glass clock design. As the parrot enjoys the sea view and the moments pass, its tail swings in a pendulum motion.
Lorre code: 8168 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass, multi-colour
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OY &
IRL
Inspired by cartoons and comics, this expressive and highly distinctive NeXtime clock design looks great in any contemporary home or setting.
Girl code: 8152 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass
SIDE VIEW Boy code: 8151 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass
A broken clock.... no, it just looks like it. Another NeXtime design that will put a smile on your face.
Crash CARUSO D’ANGELI STUDIO | DESIGNER code: 8147 wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass
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Dash Black The ultimate in legible timekeeping. This simple but stylish clock is a must for any home or office. The silent movement ensures you’re not distracted by any ticking noise.
code: 3053zw wall clock | 35 cm ø | metal, black
Dash Blue code: 3053bl wall clock | 35 cm ø aluminum, blue
Dash White code: 3053wi wall clock | 35 cm ø metal, white
Dash Red code: 3053ro wall clock | 35 cm ø metal, red
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DON’T MISS
THE TRAIN This big station clock is great value for money and with its big numbers you can easily read the time.
Express Train
code: 3002 wall clock | 65 cm ø plastic, white
Weatherstation code: 2635 wall clock | 35 cm ø stainless steel, glass, white A timeless weather and time design in stainless steel that measures temperature, barometric pressure and humidity.
TOUR Time is always moving, the future as well as the past. That was the inspiration for this clock. A timeless design; simple, elegant and beautiful. This clock suits many varied decors.
Tour Clock TEUN FLESKENS | DESIGNER code: 3014 wall clock | 35 cm ø x 66 cm plastic, black
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STATION
ARABIC / STRIPE
Stripe
Arabic
code: 2518 / 2522 wall clock | 15 cm ø / 34 cm ø stainless steel, glass, white
code: 2517 / 2521 wall clock | 15 cm ø / 34 cm ø stainless steel, glass, white
It’s very easy to read the time on these clocks with its black numbers or stripes and black hands set on a white dial. These are classic NeXtime wall clocks with a sleek design made of glass and stainless steel. The red second hand has a silent sweep movement. Perfect for any contemporary room or office.
Stripe
Arabic
code: 2524 wall clock | 44 cm ø | stainless steel, glass, white
code: 2523 wall clock | 44 cm ø | stainless steel, glass, white
Stripe
Arabic
code: 2520 wall clock | 26 cm ø | stainless steel, glass, white
code: 2519 wall clock | 26 cm ø | stainless steel, glass, white
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STATION The station clock is a favourite among many clock lovers. It’s famous design blends tradition with the NeXtime style for both traditionalists who love the number bars, and bringing it to the modern times with numbers. With the silent movement, you don’t hear it ticking as the second hand glides smoothly around the clock. Available in two different sizes and in stripes and numbers.
Station code: 3999st wall clock | 35 cm ø | aluminum
Station code: 3999ar wall clock | 35 cm ø | aluminum
Use the special designed clip to make the 19 cm ø clock stand on the table.
code: 3998st wall clock | 19 cm ø | aluminum Clip included
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Station
Station code: 3998ar wall clock | 19 cm ø | aluminum Clip included
CLIP
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STATION
MERCURE The black version of this clock offers a contemporary look to any modern room with large easy to read black numbers, black hands and an aluminum finished dial. The coloured version makes watching time more fun with it’s big coloured numbers and small dots indicating every minute. Both frames are made of aluminum and all clocks have a glass face.
Mercure code: 2907zw wall clock | 45 cm ø glass, aluminum, black
Mercure Mercure
code: 2906zw wall clock | 26 cm ø | glass, aluminum, black
code: 2907kl wall clock | 45 cm ø glass, aluminum, multi-colour
Mercure code: 2906kl wall clock | 26 cm ø | glass, aluminum, multi-colour
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COMPANY Our Company range of clocks combine professional looks with modern styling. These clocks are perfect for embellishing your office wall. Available in black and white and in numbers and stripes.
Company code: 3080zw wall clock | 35 cm ø diamond cut aluminum
Company Company code: 3071zw wall clock | 35 cm ø diamond cut aluminum
Company code: 3071wi wall clock | 35 cm ø diamond cut aluminum
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code: 3080wi wall clock | 35 cm ø diamond cut aluminum
RED
Red colour meanings and associations Red has more personal associations than any other colour and is also the most emotionally intense colour there is. Red is very vibrant and powerful and is ideal for making dramatic statements. Red is a very vital and active colour and is most associated with passion, desire and strength. Colour psychology One of the main effects the colour red creates, is the stimulation of the appetite and conversation. People eat and talk more in the presense of red colours. Therefore, the use of the colour red is sometimes suggested for the dining room. Red can be seen as a stressful colour, because it has been shown to increase heart rate and blood pressure. Therefore, the colour should be us used with caution. But when thoughtfully used, wether on a wall or in a handful of accessories, it can make a room come alive. Red accents in a room can make people feel active, passionate and energetic. Interior design with red colours encourages to spend more energy and forces people to take action. Therefore, using red colours in the bedroom is not suggested, since the bedroom should be a place to relax and rest. Red colours in the bedroom does make you get up easier, but falling a sleep could be a problem. Different kinds of red Different patterns and shades of red can work together. Also, combined with other colours, red offers even more versatility. An earthly red used with wood tones can warm a room. Red with soft gray and touches of magengta can make a room feel cozy, feminine and soft. Depending on the texture, deep reds may absorb light while brighter reds allow light to bounce off walls. Red with a touch of brown or purple will feel warmer than pure red with hints of pink. Orange-tinged reds will make you feel energized, while purple-red shades can make a space feel more intimate and quiet. Conclusion You can hang a red NeXtime clock without any danger in the living room, to spice up the room. Combine it with other colours to get the wanted effect.
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TIME TRAVELING
“
If time travel is possible, where are the tourists from the future?
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- Stephen Hawkins
Are you always waking friends and family on the other side of the world with a phone call at 4am after mixing up the time differences? This World Time Digit Clock is there to prevent those early morning mistakes. As well as world times, the large 55cm wide glass face displays the current date of your location in a larger red digital read out at the bottom right. This modern office clock includes a Daylight Saving setting.
World Time Digit
10
code: 2897 wall clock | 55 x 36 cm | aluminum Includes Daylight Saving Setting! This time zone clock has 3 faces so you can choose which different time zone you want in each face. Great for keeping track of time of those cities in the office.
Mondial code: 8108 wall clock | 50 x 18.6 x 3.6 cm | glass
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TIME TRAVELING
SIDE VIEW The Big City clock has four independent mechanisms showing the time in New York, London and Tokyo simultaneously.
Big City HANS MULLER & HANS VAN DONGEN | DESIGNER code: 214zw wall clock | 43 cm ø | glass, black
Because this clock is both practical and stylish, it will be perfect for your office or home.
The charm of Paris or New York in your own home! With this threedimensional clocks you will enjoy the panorama of Paris or New York at night through your own window!
Paris, France
La Ville TANJA SOETER | DESIGNER code: 3004 wall clock | 39 cm ø | plastic, 3D, grey
The City
New York, United States
TANJA SOETER | DESIGNER code: 3005 wall clock | 39 cm ø | plastic, 3D, black
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Paris is always “a good idea. ” - Audrey Hepburn
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We perceive our world in 3D, so it makes sense that we should have a clock that displays the world as we see it. Our 3D clocks are made with a technology that creates realism. Available in two colours: blue, and black.
This clock ‘Clouds’ is a wonderful addition to the City & La Ville 3D clocks Tanja Soeter designed for NeXtime. It will give you the feeling you are looking out of an airplane window above the clouds.
3D code: 3077bl wall clock | 39 cm ø | plastic, blue
SID
EV
Clouds TANJA SOETER | DESIGNER code: 3037 wall clock | 39 cm ø | plastic, 3D, black
IEW
3D code: 3077zw wall clock | 39 cm ø | plastic, black
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QUALITY CONTROL The quality of our products is one of the most important issues when developing and manufacturing our clocks. To maintain our high quality and to make sure all the people who will buy a NeXtime clock will have the ultimate NeXtime experience, we are checking all our goods before they are shipped out. This is done by our Quality Department, existing of Eric and Tom. Checking the goods does not only happen after the production is finished, but it already starts with the first sample. While the designers focus on the design, the colours and the total look and feel of the item, our quality department is already checking if the factory did a good job. They are checking things like the construction, the printing quality, the assembling and many more. Before we decide to take the item into the collection, the quality department wants to see a perfect s ample from the factory that matches our high standards. Only when this sample is 100% correct, we can embrace a new clock in our collection. When we develop the clock, we also develop the packaging. It is very important the packaging is strong and protects the clock. The clock will be put in a plastic bag to prevent scratches. It also includes a manual/warranty card to explain how the clock works in 7 different languages. On the outside of the gift box you can find a small story
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about the clock and its designer, an EAN-label and a QR-code, providing more information about clock. After this process is finished we focus on the quality of the production. The chosen sample is the standard that the production needs to meet. Everything needs to be the same as this sample and this will be checked carefully. Every shipment that is sent out from a factory is checked, based on the AQL II 2.5/4.0 standard. AQL stands for “Acceptance Quality Limit”, and is defined as the quality level that is the worst tolerable (ISO 2859 standard). We chose a high standard, with clear guidelines, so all parties involved know what they can expect and what is expected from them. According to the standard, all the things that are different from our chosen sample can be divided into three categories.
Critical - is a defect that poses a hazardous or unsafe condition to individuals using the product; will cause personal injury and / or serious damage. No tolerance is allowed, when found 1 item in this category, the total shipment is rejected. You can think of bloodstains, hair or dead animals on or with the product. Major - is a defect that substantially prevents the product from delivering its intended function(s), or obviously affects the product appearance as perceived by the consumer. There is a slight tolerance for items in this category. There are clear tables showing the number of accepted major defects, before the shipment is rejected. Things that fall under the Major defects are, wrong printing, movement not working, unacceptable colour deviation, box quality etc. Minor - is a defect that partially prevents the product from delivering its intended function(s), or a visual or cosmetic imperfection that is noticeable, but does not impact the overall appearance of the product as perceived by the consumer. The tolerance on this defect is the highest, but still it is only allowed on a small percentage of the sample size (>9%). You can think of slight scratches on the back of the item, hands not on the correct starting time, slightly unaligned label on the gift box etc. Our quality development is following this standard very carefully and makes a report of their findings after every inspection. This report shows the found deviations between the sample and the actual production batch. Eric and Tom explain this in words, in numbers and with pictures. We use this reports to sent to the factory to point out the things to focus on and we also use it internally for our review. Only after the green “Accepted” shows on the report, the goods are allowed to be shipped from the factory.
MECHANISMS Standard, sweep or pendulum Our mechanisms are of very high quality, and can be recognized by their blue colour, the NeXtime logo and the trash can symbol for WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). We introduced the coloured mechanism some time ago , to be able to identify our mechanisms easily and to complicate the copying of our clocks. All our mechanisms are checked before they are send to the clock factory, and a random sample is checked again by our quality control department at the factory. We have three different mechanisms: standard, sweep (a.k.a. Silent) and pendulum.
Standard The standard movement makes a ‘step’ every minute. This is the normal movement. You can recognize it by the brown wheel.
Silent / Sweep
On top of this, we have a very high standard when it comes to our movement. This is one of the most important parts of a clock, so we are doing a 100% check. All movements will be checked at the factory for 100% for at least 48hours, the defected ones will be trashed right away. After all these checks our defective rate is very low. Unfortunately it sometimes happens that people receive a damaged or faulty clock. Most of the time the damages are caused by transport. When you receive a damaged clock, please let us know the item number, our invoice number, PO number (mentioned on the master carton), and quantity of defects, and send us some good pictures. This way we can investigate the problem and keep improving on the quality.
The Sweep movement, better known as Silent movement silently moves, so no more ticking. It can be recognized by the red wheel, and if the clock has a second hand, by the smoothly moving second hand. Since 2013 all our alarm clocks have a silent movement.
Pendulum We have two different pendulum mechanisms: one with one battery and one with two. Two batteries (one for the time and one for the pendulum) is used when the pendulum needs more power, so when it is heavier.
We just love clocks, and we want to make sure you get them in good shape.
(The WEEE Directive set collection, recycling and recovery targets for all types of electrical goods, with a minimum rate of 4 kilograms per head of population per annum recovered for recycling by 2009. (source: www. wikipedia.org, October 2013))
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Discussing layout
Spreads spread out on the floor
Working on the catalogue
THE MAKING OF Our catalogue is important to us. Not only is it still one of the most important tools to showcase our clock designs but also our catalogue will give interesting and fun information on us and our clock designs. Each year we put a lot of thought into the concept and the design of the catalogue. And whilst the concepts of last year’s catalogue remained the same, we made changes to the design i.e. more pictures and use of different fonts and colours etc. But for this catalogue we looked to completely change the catalogue concept and come up with a brand new design ideas; introducing the 2014 NeXtime magazine! With more background information, more interior pictures starring our
clock designs and pictures showing a clock in detail. Plus we added some fun stories about us and some of our distributors, our ‘clock loving’ team, a look behind the scenes and still a main focus on our clock designs. The new concept of this 2014 magazine didn’t come along easy, especially as we wanted to dramatically change the look and feel of the catalogue, but keep with our corporate design at the same time. The fun process of developing the new magazine concept was one of generating ideas, throwing these ideas around and just ultimately brainstorming until we came up with the magazine concept that is in front of you. The creativity didn’t stop with
This 2014 catalogue was created by all NeXtimers. We share a love for clocks and love to share our clock designs with you. Photography: Alain Frie, Marije Guillaumond & Joyce Tam Graphic design and illustrations: Renske Zwaan Copy: Hoo Koen Tan All content including all images and all text is property of NeXtime and cannot be copied nor distributed without permission. International copyrights apply and are the property of NeXtime.
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the concept but it continued with the graphic design, writing of new copy, creating new illustrations and new photography. You can imagine the amount of work that we put into this catalogue. Fortunately we received a lot of help from our distributors and outside designers, who provided us with information, press clippings, photo’s etc. We are proud of our 2014 magazine. Not only does it look amazing but it is a product of distributors, designers and the NeXtime team working together; proving again that our shared love for clocks can produce beautiful results. Please enjoy our 2014 magazine.
These NeXtime designed glass clocks are made with the latest ‘glow in the dark’ technology. The Milky Way shows a mesmerizing and true image of our galaxy as it faintly shines out in the dark. The Blue Moon gives out a faint ghostly light over an image of the moon and is softly fisible in the dark. These clocks are perfect for kids and grown ups alike.
Blue Moon code: 8634 wall clock | 30 cm ø | glass
Milky Way code: 8814 wall clock | 30 cm ø | glass
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A magic clock ! A suggestive clock designed on different overlapping layers that tells the time into new and original perspectives thanks to its continuous effect of reflections.
Mystery Time ANTONIO LANZILLO | DESIGNER code: 8165 wall clock | 43 X 43 cm | glass
Eyesight 20FOUR | DESIGNER code: 3067 wall clock | 25 x 57 cm | glass
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Cubic is a visual building blocks combination. Simple shaded shapes, which trick your eyes in viewing a 3D image.
Cubic YVON BOUDRY | DESIGNER code: 8171 wall clock | 43 x 37.5 | glass
Magic WALTER JONKER | DESIGNER code: 3031 wall clock | 25.5 x 35 cm glass, white, grey
Magic WALTER JONKER | DESIGNER code: 3032 wall clock | 25.5 x 35 cm glass, white, grey
Houdini WALTER JONKER | DESIGNER code: 3076 wall clock | 25.5 x 35 cm glass, black
Houdini
The Magic and Houdini clock play with our expectations, a perfect clock design for those who like an unexpected twist. Playing with perspective has always been a part of modern art and you do not always see what you think you see.
WALTER JONKER | DESIGNER code: 3075 wall clock | 25.5 x 35 cm glass, silver
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS On our website you find movies explaining how to solve the most common issues, and how to replace a mechanism or hands.
No need for normal batteries anymore. This battery adapter can be plugged in any compatible plug and thus it will reduce the waste.
In this article we will give an awnser to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions concerning the clocks are. Why is the battery rapidly out of power? This may be down to the type of battery used. We advise alkaline batteries are used with all NeXtime products as these have a longer battery life. Never use rechargeable ones. Why are the clock hands running slower than usual? It may be due to the cap in the middle of the hands being pressed down too deeply, this can affect the way the hands run. To resolve this gently remove the cap and place it back on so it is not as tight.
Batery Adapter code: PABATAAEU 23OV / 24OV input - 1.5 output
Blister AA Batteries code: AABAT blister with 4 AA alkaline penlite batteries
How to fix the loose hands? This can occur to clocks with no glass protecting it. Be careful when dusting or unpacking to prevent this from happening. If they do become loose, remove the cap, then remove the hands carefully using your thumb and index finger. Put it back together, first the hour hand, then the minute hand making sure they are both against the plastic shaft. Place the cap back on; not too tight and re-set the time.
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COPYCATS NeXtime annoyed with copies of original NeXtime designs
The Chef (2925) designed by Steve Buss was introduced in 2008 and we received a designer prize in 2009.
Never draw what you can copy is a popular saying. But it is the nightmare of every designer: to find a copy of his or her design in the stores. “We increasingly experience copies of our designs,” said Alain Frie, creative director of NeXtime. “But we refuse to accept this as normal and we will continue to challenge those companies who market copies or close look-a-likes of our clocks and support our designers. Sadly enough, legal actions in this sense have become part of our business. We will continue to be relentless in protecting our designs. Regardless who and where, and do not see it as a compliment to our designers, as one of the companies have responded when we flagged their copy of one our designs.” Alain shows some copies of original NeXtime designs. “These copies are of design that have proven successful over the years in many markets, and that is probably why companies made these copies. As you can see, the copied design is done poorly and also most of the copies are of a poor quality. NeXtime stands for a high commitment to design and craftsmanship in clocks. We encourage everyone to be original and look forward to receive fresh new designs from designers.
The testpage (8607) was designed by Frits Vink for NeXtime. We introduced the Testpage in 2006 and it’s one of our bestsellers.
A copy of our Chef, 2011
Plastic clock made by a copycat firm from China, sold in the Netherlands.
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CLASSY Beautify your wall with this simple and understated glass design; round or an elegant rounded square shape. It is an attractive timeless design with raised numbers and gentle curves; simple, restrained, and beautiful. Available in three colours: turqoise, white and black
DETAIL
Classy
Classy
Classy
code: 8816tq wall clock | 30 x 30 cm | glass, metal turqoise
code: 8816wi wall clock | 30 x 30 cm | glass, metal white
code: 8816zw wall clock | 30 x 30 cm | glass, metal black
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CLASSY
Classy
Classy
Classy
code: 8817zw wall clock | 30 cm ø | glass, metal black
code: 8817wi wall clock | 30 cm ø | glass, metal white
code: 8817tq wall clock | 30 cm ø | glass, metal turqoise
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A bold wooden design with raised numbers that is both striking and subtle at the same time. An exciting design that combines the soft rounded edge of the clock, the colour of the clock face with strong 3D extruded numbers. Available in two colours: beech and walnut.
Classy code: 3082br wall clock | 30 cm ø | wood, walnut metal numbers
Classy code: 3082 wall clock | 30 cm ø | wood, beech metal numbers
DETAILS
WOODEN CLOCKS Wood Loop code: 3046 wall clock | 30 cm ø | glass, wood
Simple and sleek lines. These clocks are minimalism at its very best, adding colour and texture to your wall. Available in dark- and lightbrown.
Wood Loop code: 3046br wall clock | 30 cm ø | glass, wood
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HISTORY Left: The Alma Factory (now NeXtime office) under construction Right: Ton making a clock Left: Hans and Hannie Frie Right: Alma at a show Down: Spraying classic clocks A small country in Europe known for its cheese, windmills and tulips spawned many world-class painters, such as Rembrandt and Van Gogh, and has long been a fertile breeding ground for art and design. Famous design furniture like the Rietveld chair, remarkable architectural design from architect Rem Koolhaas and mind blowing fashion design from Viktor & Rolf are just a few examples of Dutch Design; made with love from designers from The Netherlands. Dutch Design can be characterized as minimalist, playful, innovative, quirky, and humorous. “Dutch design is simple and powerful” says Alain Frie, Creative Director of NeXtime, the clock design company from The Netherlands, established in 1970. Back then in 1970, Hans and Hannie Frie started the company making amazing hand-made mechanical clocks. It was the love for clocks, the level of detail and outstanding craftsmanship that soon earned this family-owned Dutch company international recognition. Now, more than four decades later, their son Alain is the driving force of the company. Alain was raised in clocks. The first production of clocks was at the family’s home and later the factory was an ideal place for him to play. But it was not only play for little Alain as
his parents also made him help in the factory during the school holidays. Today, Alain is in charge of NeXtime, a company that sells clocks in more than 50 countries around the world. But not only is he the head of NeXtime, Alain is very much the heart of NeXtime’s design centre where he shares his love for clocks and inspires designers to come up with new and innovative clock designs. Designers like Henk Stallinga, Paolo Renna, Frits Vink and others welcome the challenge to create NeXtime’s next top design. They especially enjoy the experience in this fun, clock loving environment at this company from The Netherlands called NeXtime. Every single person at NeXtime has this love for clocks. Combine this with the continuous drive and passion to bring the world great clock designs, every time. This is why NeXtime is the company that created some of the internationally most recognized and prize-awarded clock designs over the years. You can find a NeXtime clock in many homes, stores and even museums around the world: from Paris (Galeries Lafayette) to New York (MoMa), in Beijing and of course in Amsterdam; created with love for NeXtime. See you NeXtime!
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WAKE ME UP! These alarm clocks with black or white dials and ringing bells has a distinct retro feel but is actually a very modern design with its silent movement; it only wakes you up, not keeps you up! It is available in 2 colours and 3 different sizes. They have a light, so you can even see what time it is at night. The biggest one can also be hung on a wall!
Wake Up code: 5112zw alarm clock | 12,5 cm ø | metal, black
Wake Up
Wake Up
code: 5113zw alarm clock | 20 cm ø | metal, black
code: 5111zw alarm clock | 9 cm ø | metal, black
No annoying ticking to keep me awake, just that annoying alarm to wake me up!
Wake Up code: 5113zi alarm clock | 20 cm ø | metal, black
Wake Up code: 5112zi alarm clock | 12.5 cm ø | metal, silver
Wake Up code: 5111zi alarm clock | 9 cm ø | metal, silver
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WAKE ME UP
The Aaltje alarm clock series was derived from the best selling Aaltje clock collection. The classic looking dial and the antique finish on the case looks good in any classic interior.
Aaltje code: 5149 alarm clock | 20 cm ø | metal, glass, brown
Aaltje code: 5148 alarm clock | 12.5 cm ø | metal, glass, brown
Aaltje code: 5147 alarm clock | 9 cm ø | metal, glass, brown
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The Aaltje series of clocks demonstrates the rich traditions of NeXtime. The classic looking dial and the case’s antique finish completes any classic interior.
Aaltje code: 2656 wall clock | 45 cm ø | metal, glass, black
Aaltje code: 2655 wall clock | 35 cm ø | metal, glass, black
Aaltje code: 2654 wall clock | 25 cm ø | metal, glass, black
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AALTJE The Wehlington clock series is one of our most popular. Its traditional design has Roman numerals and it is finished with an antique rust effect. Separate barometric pressure with weather forecast symbols, thermometer and humidity dials compliment the display.
Wehlington Weather Station code: 2970 wall clock | 45 cm ø metal, glass, black
Wehlington Weather Station code: 2969 wall clock | 25 cm ø metal, glass, black
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A unique NeXtime designed clock that is slightly reminiscent of ‘the roaring twenties’. This design incorporates vintage, shabby chic in a modern time piece. Available in four different sizes.
Royal code: 3054 wall clock | 26 cm ø antique metal
Royal code: 3055 wall clock | 34 cm ø | antique metal
Royal code: 3056 wall clock | 44 cm ø | antique metal
Royal code: 3057 wall clock | 60 cm ø | antique metal
DETAIL
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SHELL “
Tried living in the real world instead of a shell, but I was bored before I even began.
- Morrissey
”
Shell code: 3012 wall clock | 72 cm ø | metal, real sea shell Need originality? At once intriguing and penetrating, Shell (made with real sea shells) takes you into a world where time is an illusion.
DETAILS
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Statue is a hand-made mechanical table clock. The superb artistry which typifies the French Horologists of the late 18th Century seems to have culminated in this beautiful clock. Deceptively simple, the restrained elegance serves to enhance the obvious craftsmanship inherent in such fine wheelwork with its delicate crossings and very high tooth counts. The frames, pierced out of solid brass, are gracefully faceted, polished and burnished to provide a gleaming support for the four wheel train. The Great Wheel has 288 teeth and makes only one revolution daily. This drives the centre wheel with a diameter slightly larger than the bezel, thus, when viewed from the front, framing the enamel dial. Statue is only made on special request
Statue code: 5176 table clock | 31.5 x 26 x 20 cm metal, glass
SIDE VIEW The visual effect of the Fant么me clock is simply mesmerizing. When looking at the carriage clock, you are encouraged to slowly walk around the Fant么me clock is an attempt to decipher the optical illusion.
Fant么me YEE-LING WAN | DESIGNER code: 5182 table / wall clock | 36.5 x 25 x 10 cm glass, metal
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Cleverly combining clear, beautifully engraved glass with a skeletal mechanism and mirrored background gives the contemporary clock an unnatural depth of field.
CLASSICS
This modern clock is made with a beautiful mechanical skeleton movement. Skeleton movements date back many centuries and are often used in clocks where the movement is visible. Hans Frie who has been making and designing classical clocks most of his life succesfully marries classic mechanics with a modern look.
Beauty HANS FRIE | DESIGNER code: 2590 wall clock | 44 cm ø x 80 cm aluminum, glass
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CONTACT NeXtime is the world’s leading clock’s company. It is the only independent company that has been designing and manufacturing clocks for more than 40 years, and is trading in more than 50 countries around the globe. NeXtime is represented by distributors and is expanding its distribution network worldwide. Distributors are carefully chosen to represent NeXtime, and we work closely with our distribution partners so that they can provide service to their market and customers with the same dedication and passion for clocks as we do. If you would like to be considered as a distributor please contact us: Info@nextime.eu
Australia
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BrAZIL
CANADA
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CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
France
greece
HONG KONG
ISrael
Outliving p +612 8755 1500 f +612 9818 3191 nextime.australia@nextime.eu
A3 Time Limited p +86 757 8177 1131 f +86 757 8177 1131 nextime.china@nextime.eu
Germany
Sompex GmbH & Co KG p +49 (0) 21 152 280 70 f +49 (0) 21 152 280 725 nextime.germany@nextime.eu
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NeXtime Benelux p +31 (0)412 691124 f +31 (0)412 691125 nextime.benelux@nextime.eu
BB Promo p +420 602 722 825 f +420 222 585 860 nextime.czech@nextime.eu
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Westminster Time APS p +45 (0) 4710 7044 f +45 (0) 4710 7844 nextime.denmark@nextime.eu
LOL Distribution Ltd. p +852 6222 4185 nextime.hk@nextime.eu
Abbott p +1 416.789.7663 f +1 416.789.3781 nextime.canada@nextime.eu
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LLC Gift p +38 044 500 9842 f +38 044 500 9842 nextime.ukraine@nextime.eu
Opsahl Engros AS p +47 35 522 531 f +47 35 522 553 nextime.norway@nextime.eu
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Zoboa p +44 (0) 1243 - 377977 f +44 (0) 1243 - 379136 nextime.uk@nextime.eu
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INDEX 3049 2269ch
Hands 85 cm ø
3053ro 2518
8
71
71
13
60
Retro 31 cm ø
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71
3060 2615ro
94
14
Aaltje 45 cm ø
61
3999ar 2850 Mega 35 ø cm
71
3057 2590
3067 2615zi
3072zw 2635
99
3082 2667fr Frosted Willie 35 x 35 cm
3999st 2851 Mega 35 x 35 cm
2521 3053zw
2610di 3058wi
14
2615zw 3069
71
13
14
2610zi 3058zi
2631 3071wi
2564 3080zw
71
13
60
94
Aaltje 25 cm ø
2730zi 3082br
2730zw 3998ar
Oval 30 x 40 cm
Bold Stripes 19 x 38 cm
2522 3054
Stripe 26 cm ø
2652st 3080wi
2855bl 5111zi
71
Plug Inn 58 cm ø
Radio Control 34 cm ø
60
2517 3053bl
Stripe 34 cm ø
Focus 25 cm ø
70
63
Arabic 15 cm ø
Plug Inn 58 cm ø
Weatherstation 35 cm ø
94
60
Arabic 34 cm ø
Focus 25 cm ø
3072zi 2633
3081br 2656
3053zi 2520
2472 3051zi
2039 3048 Dropped Numerals 35 x 35 cm
Mirror Glass 43 cm ø
Beauty 44 cm ø x 80 cm
Stripe 39 cm ø
Aaltje 35 cm ø
3998st 2790
3056 2524
8
Stripe 26 cm ø
Focus 25 cm ø
Stripe 31 cm ø
3081 2655
71
Stripe 44 cm ø
Plug Inn 58 cm ø
3071zw 2632
3053wi 2519
3051bl 2269zw
77
Big City 43 cm ø
Hands 85 cm ø
Arabic 26 cm ø
Arabic 44 cm ø
3059 2610zw
8
Hands 85 cm ø
Stripe 15 cm ø
3055 2523
3050 2269zi
214zw 3047
Oval 30 x 40 cm
64
2855gn 5111zw Bold Stripes 19 x 38 cm
64
5112zi 2855mi
64
Bold Stripes 19 x 38 cm
5149 2897
76
73
Woody 39 cm ø
6006 2999 Cuck-a-Do-it-Yourself
6012 3006 Coins 35 x 35 cm
6016zw 3020 Mist 35 cm ø
73
5174wi 2925
95
5184ro 2970
29
95
Express Train 65 cm ø
6009 3003
8108 3025 Romeo & Juliet 40 x 20 cm
65
Dropped Rectangle 30 x 70 cm
77
8115 3027 Freedom 40 x 20 cm
6011 3005
77
The City 39 cm ø
97
Shell 72 cm ø
15
65
6003 2993
La ville 39 cm ø
6015 3012
5185wi 2974di Woody 39 cm ø
6002 2991st
6010 3004
Pilot 45 cm ø
27
Blacky 25 cm ø
Paniki 34 cm ø
6014 3010
Captain 45 cm ø
Wall Pad 40 x 30 cm
63
73
5181 2953
Woody 39 cm ø
Big Numbers 70 x 30 cm
6013 3009
5185bl 2974br
5171zw 2907kl Mercure 45 cm ø
Colt 45 cm ø
Paniki 34 cm ø
70
73
5176 2945
42
59
Fence 40 cm ø
Mercure 26 cm ø
5174zw 2936
6001 2991ar
Cuckoo Weeble 41 x 21 cm
8030 3022
5171zi 2906zw
Heavenly 30 x 70 cm
5186gzw 2988
6008 3002
5163 2906ma
5184zw 2972
2878 5147
Curly 53 X 13 cm
Bermuda 20 cm ø
Wehlington Weather Station 45 cm ø
65
2863 5113zw
Mercure 25 cm ø
Chef 32 x 11 cm ø
Wehlington Weather Station 25 cm ø
5186or 2974zw
5162 2906kl
2862 5113zi Curved 62 x 21 cm
Mercure 26 cm ø
Mercure 45 cm ø
5182 2969
64
Bold Stripes 19 x 38 cm
World Digit 55 x 36 cm
5173 2907zw
2855zw 5112zw
6016wi 3014
70
Tour Clock 35 x 66 cm ø
15
3028 8117 8124 8125 812 3051zi 3053bl 3053ro 305
OP Clock 16.5 x 30 cm
2014 collection | 103
3029 3047
3030 3048
Radiohead 25 cm ø
3045zi 3051zi
Radiohead 35 cm ø
41
Super Slim 28 cm ø
3048 3053zw
21
Color Change 28 cm ø
3053bl 3058wi
69
96
14
Company 35 cm ø
3075 5111zi Houdini 25.5 x 35 cm
104 | 2014 collection
Wood Loop 30 cm ø
3049 3054
3050 3055
3053ro 3058zi
69
3056 3071wi
3060 3080zw
3072bl 3998ar
3076 5111zw Houdini 25.5 x 35 cm
90
96
3057 3071zw
3067 3081
69
3072zw 3998st
3077bl 5112zi 3D 39 cm ø
90
96
3058wi 3072zi
12
3069 3081br
69
3074zi 3999ar
42
3077 5112zw 3D 39 cm ø
3051zi 3057
12
3054 3067
96
3058zw 3072zw
42
Quick 35 cm ø
29
3071wi 3082
74
Company 35 cm ø
09
Small Hands 48 cm ø
79
21
Royal 26 cm ø
Scholar 10 x 44.5 x 11 cm
28
3047 3053zi
Nova 50 cm ø
Quick 35 cm ø
84
79
Color Change 28 cm ø
Dash Black 35 cm ø
Thumbs Up 41.5 x 40
85
3053zw 3060
3037 3051bl Clouds 39 cm ø
Nova 50 cm ø
Eyesight 25 x 75 cm
28
3046br 3053wi
3051bl 3056
Royal 60 cm ø
41
85
Wood Loop 30 cm ø
Dash White 35 cm ø
Thumbs Up 41.5 x 40 cm
85
3053wi 3059
3032 3050 Magic 25.5 x 35 cm
Serious Black 39 cm ø
Point Pendulum 30 x 70 cm
74
3046 3053ro
Super Slim 28 cm ø
Royal 44 cm ø
Big D 51.5 x 18 x 4.5 cm
3071zw 3082br
41
Dash Red 35 cm ø
Royal 34 cm ø
3059 3080wi
3045zw 3053bl
85
Magic 25.5 x 35 cm
Serious Black 39 cm ø
Dash Blue 35 cm ø
3055 3069
3031 3049
3074zw 3999st
09
Small Hands 48 cm ø
79
3080wi 5113zi Company 35 cm ø
74
5113zw 3080zw
74
Company 35 cm ø
5171zi 3999ar
72
92
93
35
27
Mini Wall Pad 15 x 20 cm
6015 5185wi
Testpage 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
92
5185wi 5162
28
26
92
5182 5113zw
5186or 5163
5174wi 5111zw
92
5184ro 5147
34
Little Dog 20 cm ø
Balance 18 x 18 x 5 cm
Balance 18 x 18 x 5 cm
6016wi 5186or
8117 6006 Station 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
6012 5184ro
09
Square Roman 20 x 20 cm
61
6016zw 5186zw
8124 6008 Loving You 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
93
61
Dash Black 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
5184zw 5148
93
Be Square 9 x 9 x 16.5 cm
6009 5176
98
Statue 31.5 x 26 x 20 cm
09
6014 5185bl
28
Mini Thumbs Up 23 x 20 cm
8030 6001
8125 6009
92
6001 5171zw
8108 6002
Mercure 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
50
5174zw 5112zi
Aaltje 12.5 cm ø
Square Roman 20 x 20 cm
Flipped 9 x 17.5 x 7 cm
54
6013 5184zw
72
Wake Up 12.5 cm ø
Be Square 9 x 9 x 16.5 cm
6008 5174zw
98
92
5186gzw 5171zi
6006 5174wi
5163 3998st Station 19 cm ø
Aaltje 9 cm ø
6003 5173
6011 5182
72
Wake Up 9 cm ø
Little Spinning Time 20 cm ø
Flipped 9 x 17.5 x 7 cm
51
5173 5111zi
5162 3998ar Station 19 cm ø
Wake Up 20 cm ø
Fantôme 36.5 x 25 x 10 cm
Mini Thumbs Up 23 x 20 cm
8115 6003
5181 5113zi
90
Wake Up 9 cm ø
Little Testpage 20 cm ø
Little Disco 20 cm ø
6010 5181
72
Wake Up 20 cm ø
Aaltje 20 cm ø
6002 5172
5171zw 3999st
5149 3082br Classy 30 cm ø
Station 35 cm ø
Wake Up 12.5 cm ø
5185bl 5149
90
Classy 30 cm ø
Station 35 cm ø
5176 5112zw
5147 3082
Dropped 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
49
8126 6010
49
Wrist Pad 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
2014 collection | 105
6011
50
Dash White 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
6016wi
43
35
34
Vinyl Tap 43 cm ø
29
40
106 | 2014 collection
Hexagon 43 cm ø
8142
8143
8149zw
8156 Time Lines 43 x 43 cm
8147
8129
8150
8157 Watch One 43 x 43 cm
8144
68
8148wi
61
8151
20
8158 Time Zones 43 x 43 cm
63
8127pa
8130 Bubbles 43 cm ø
43
8145bl
29
Flying Time 43 cm ø x 74 cm
40
8148zw
40
Shuwan 43 cm ø
68
Boy 43 cm ø
23
8115
Swing 43 cm ø
Shuwan 43 cm ø
41
53
Dropped 43 cm ø
Leitbring 43 cm ø
Point 43 cm ø
22
76
Rainbow 43 cm ø
43
6015 Quick 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
Fancy 43 x 43 cm
Crash 43 cm ø
40
8108
8126
Lorex 43 cm ø
58
53
Mondial 50 x 18.3 x 3.6 cm
8125
Hexagon 43 cm ø
8146
66
8128zw
Shoko 43 cm x 43 cm
22
8030
6014 Quick 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
Fancy 43 cm ø
Big Ben 43 cm ø
Shoko 43 cm x 43 cm
Cinema Date 43 x 43 cm
35
Atlas 43 cm ø
Flying Time 43 cm ø x 74 cm
8153
8124
49
Loving You 43 cm ø
8128wi
Swing 43 cm ø
8149wi
47
Disco 43 cm ø
8127ro
8145zw
6016zw
6013 Dash Red 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
Company 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
Silver Record 43 cm ø
8141
52
Dash Blue 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
Company 4.5 cm ø x 26 cm
8117
6012
8152
68
Girl 43 cm ø
23
8161 Romana 43 cm ø
58
8162
58
Romana 43 cm ø
8168
67
83
83
8816tq
89
8817zw
Spinning Time 43 cm ø
9024
88
9039 L-Display 30 x 7 x 10.5 cm
8803
8816wi
8810
88
AABAT Bliste AA Batteries
66
88
NEXTIMEBAG NeXtime Bag
66
8817tq
89
Classy 30 cm ø
b2001140 Dog 43 cm ø
57
Watch Display 7 x 4.5 x 8.5 cm
86
8811 Giraffe Joy 30 cm ø
De Luxe 30 x 100 cm
9030
26
Barney 30 cm ø
b1009197
57
8607en
8805
Classy 30 x 30 cm
Watch Wall Display 53 cm ø
55
8816zw
22
Testpage 43 cm ø
Tickle My Tummy 30 cm ø
b1009098
9029
84
Johan 30 cm ø
Bent Small 15 x 40 cm
58
8171
8167 Delux Diner 43 x 43 cm
8804
Classy 30 x 30 cm
89
84
Cubic 43 x 37.5 cm
Light House 30 cm ø
Display Wall 240 / 280 x 100 cm
55
23
8808
Classy 30 cm ø
36
8170
8165 Mystery Time 43 x 43 cm
Roger 30 cm ø
Classy 30 x 30 cm
Classy 30 cm ø
Watch Display 22.5 x 22.5 x 49 cm
26
Windmil 30 cm ø
Milky Way 30 cm ø
9032
8802
20
Go Van Go 43 x 43 cm
8807
Tiger 30 cm ø
b2500001
67
Small Testpage 30 cm ø
8806
8817wi
8169
8164 Pixtime 43 x 43 cm
Oohoo 43 cm ø
Blue Moon 30 cm ø
8814
21
Circus 43 cm ø
Lorre 43 cm ø
8634
8163
59 9031 Clock Rail 100 x 149 x 3 cm
06
PABATAAEU
86
Battery Adapter
2014 collection | 107
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