Anton Sukhanov's Lotus Clock emits powerful energy

Independent watchmaker Anton Sukhanov's second table clock, "Lotus," was released in October 2020. This clock, based on the motif of a lotus flower, features a mechanism that allows the petals to open during the day and close at night.

An artistic table clock with a lotus flower motif

　The lotus has been considered a sacred symbol in many civilizations, from Egypt to Japan. It is also mentioned in various religions and is depicted as a symbol of peace, fertility, longevity, honor, and good fortune. The Anton Sukhanov Lotus Clock is, as you can see, inspired by the lotus flower.

　At the end of the stem extending from the stand is a metal bud. This bud blooms during the day and closes at night, just like a real flower. A glass dome sits in the center of the petals, allowing visitors to watch the triple-axis tourbillon rotate. This mechanism represents the flight of butterflies gathering around a flower, and also displays the seconds. The Lotus Clock is said to represent the hope that humanity will overcome all the difficulties that have occurred in 2020, just like the lotus flower that blooms from the mud.

　Anton Sukhanov says that rather than simply imitating the appearance, he has "revived" the flower with the help of mechanical imagery and kinematics. The petals open and close slowly and smoothly, just like a real flower, and follow the cycle of day and night on Earth, allowing you to see the eternal life cycle on your table.

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The clock case resembles a stylish flowerpot

　The case, with its refined form, resembles a stylish flowerpot, making it a perfect accent piece for any interior. The disc on top of the base is made of titanium, making it more wear-resistant than the other parts. The case is made of stainless steel, aluminum, titanium and brass, and the finish is a combination of polished, satin and sandblasted. The case has a total of 30 parts.

　This one-of-a-kind clock, which attempts to recreate organic matter using machines and mechanisms, takes a different approach from the previous Pharos. It is a table clock with a futuristic beauty, which superimposes the vital lotus flower, which blooms from the mud, on humanity as it rises from the COVID-19 pandemic.