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The first cube clock was installed next to the Vienna State Opera at the intersection of Ringstraße/Kärntner Straße as early as 1907. Even though the size, technology and dials varied over time, the basic shape always remained the same over the decades, which makes the design somehow "timeless".

From the very beginning, the clocks were controlled centrally, initially by cable and later by radio. The time displayed in such a uniform way was therefore designated as "standard time" on the traditional clock face. One hundred years after the clocks were first put into operation, the city of Vienna seriously considered making them disappear. Even though everyone is equipped with watches on their wrist or smartphone and can always read the time, this announcement caused outrage - a muads bahöö as the Viennese say. People don't want to have to do without their beloved street furniture.

Afterwards, the Wiener Städtische insurance company ensured the continuity of the clocks by using the dials as advertising space and redesigning them, much to the displeasure of the Viennese. Today, many of the clocks are back in their traditional design.

The model shows the clock in its largest version of 105 centimetres side length with anthracite grey colouring and historical mast. Good visibility even in the dark is ensured by the built-in LED, which can be connected to the positive pole (red wire) with a series resistor corresponding to the power supply. We recommend a 1.8 kO resistor at 12 volts and 125 mA direct current.

The clock is even correct twice a day, namely at 10 minutes past half past three both in the afternoonat night.  Ready made model by artbeeren.

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