World time clock - Karlsson - Iconic '9 Time Zone' Bubble World Clock - Brushed Stainless Steel - Millennium Era - Art Deco - Stainless steel - 1990-2000 - Karlsson world clock

01
day
04
hours
23
minutes
54
seconds
Current bid
€ 38
No reserve price
GR
€38
ES
€33
FR
€28

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 142645 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Karlsson 9 Time Zone Bubble World Clock in brushed stainless steel with acrylic bubbles, a 40 × 40 cm wall clock from the Netherlands dating to the late 1990s/early 2000s, featuring 9 independent quartz movements for 9 time zones, an impulse battery mechanism, and batteries not included.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Karlsson - Iconic '9 Time Zone' Bubble World Clock - Brushed Stainless Steel - Millennium Era

Step back into the turn of the millennium with this breathtaking and highly sought-after Karlsson 'World Class' 9-Time Zone Bubble Wall Clock. A true statement masterpiece of industrial minimalism, this clock effortlessly bridges the gap between retro-futurism and corporate high-tech design.
With its commanding 40x40 cm presence, it transforms any wall into an instant focal point, channeling pure executive elegance and Space Age nostalgia.
[Design & Materials – Highlighting Premium Quality]
The clock is built upon a heavy, flawless panel of brushed premium stainless steel (RVS), capturing and reflecting light with a subtle satin glow. Embedded into the metal are 9 individual time zones, each protected under its own crystal-clear, convex acrylic 'bubble' lens. The iconic visual rhythm is created by the clean, stark-black Bauhaus-style numerals, perfectly contrasted by sleek black hour/minute hands and vibrant crimson-red sweeping seconds hands.

Unlike cheaper imitations, this masterpiece houses 9 independent, high-precision quartz movements on the reverse side. This allows the collector to fully customize the display to their preferred global financial hubs, travel destinations, or personal time zones.
* NO BATTERIES INCLUDED*
• Top Row: Los Angeles | New York | Buenos Aires
• Middle Row: London | Berlin | Moscow
• Bottom Row: Bangkok | Hong Kong | Tokyo

The clock is in excellent vintage condition. The brushed steel panel retains its beautiful, uniform grain with minimal signs of age. The 9 acrylic bubble lenses are remarkably clear, vibrant, and free of deep scratches. All 9 independent quartz movements have been tested and run beautifully, accurately keeping time.

• Brand: Karlsson (World Class Line by Present Time, Netherlands)
• Era: Late 1990s / Early 2000s
• Style: Space Age / Industrial Minimal / High-Tech
• Materials: Brushed Stainless Steel, Acrylic Glass, Aluminium hands
• Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 5 cm
• Weight: Approx. 2.1 kg (excluding batteries)
• Power Supply: 9x AA batteries (not included)

While Karlsson produced several 4- and 5-dial variants, this symmetrical 9-dial configuration is the absolute holy grail for collectors of modern design. This specific model is no longer in production, making pristine examples increasingly rare and highly collectible on the international design market. Perfect for a modernist home interior, a luxury loft, or a high-end design studio.
An iconic piece of Dutch design history that will only appreciate in value. Happy bidding!

Karlsson - Iconic '9 Time Zone' Bubble World Clock - Brushed Stainless Steel - Millennium Era

Step back into the turn of the millennium with this breathtaking and highly sought-after Karlsson 'World Class' 9-Time Zone Bubble Wall Clock. A true statement masterpiece of industrial minimalism, this clock effortlessly bridges the gap between retro-futurism and corporate high-tech design.
With its commanding 40x40 cm presence, it transforms any wall into an instant focal point, channeling pure executive elegance and Space Age nostalgia.
[Design & Materials – Highlighting Premium Quality]
The clock is built upon a heavy, flawless panel of brushed premium stainless steel (RVS), capturing and reflecting light with a subtle satin glow. Embedded into the metal are 9 individual time zones, each protected under its own crystal-clear, convex acrylic 'bubble' lens. The iconic visual rhythm is created by the clean, stark-black Bauhaus-style numerals, perfectly contrasted by sleek black hour/minute hands and vibrant crimson-red sweeping seconds hands.

Unlike cheaper imitations, this masterpiece houses 9 independent, high-precision quartz movements on the reverse side. This allows the collector to fully customize the display to their preferred global financial hubs, travel destinations, or personal time zones.
* NO BATTERIES INCLUDED*
• Top Row: Los Angeles | New York | Buenos Aires
• Middle Row: London | Berlin | Moscow
• Bottom Row: Bangkok | Hong Kong | Tokyo

The clock is in excellent vintage condition. The brushed steel panel retains its beautiful, uniform grain with minimal signs of age. The 9 acrylic bubble lenses are remarkably clear, vibrant, and free of deep scratches. All 9 independent quartz movements have been tested and run beautifully, accurately keeping time.

• Brand: Karlsson (World Class Line by Present Time, Netherlands)
• Era: Late 1990s / Early 2000s
• Style: Space Age / Industrial Minimal / High-Tech
• Materials: Brushed Stainless Steel, Acrylic Glass, Aluminium hands
• Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 5 cm
• Weight: Approx. 2.1 kg (excluding batteries)
• Power Supply: 9x AA batteries (not included)

While Karlsson produced several 4- and 5-dial variants, this symmetrical 9-dial configuration is the absolute holy grail for collectors of modern design. This specific model is no longer in production, making pristine examples increasingly rare and highly collectible on the international design market. Perfect for a modernist home interior, a luxury loft, or a high-end design studio.
An iconic piece of Dutch design history that will only appreciate in value. Happy bidding!

Details

Metal type
Stainless steel
Manufacturer/brand
Karlsson - Iconic '9 Time Zone' Bubble World Clock - Brushed Stainless Steel - Millennium Era
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Karlsson world clock
Clock type
World time clock
Model
Karlsson 9 Time Zone Bubble Wall Clock
Material
acryl - Aluminium, Metal
Clock mechanism
Impulse battery
Power reserve
infinite movement
Striking
Not striking
Maker/designer
Karlsson
Style
Art Deco
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
Yes
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
Weight
2 kg
BelgiumVerified
342
Objects sold
87.5%
Private

Similar objects

  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​

For you in

Design & Contemporary Furniture

  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​