Math Clock "Albert Clock" Mini – LCD · 14 cm | Albert Clock
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Description
ALBERT CLOCK · Axel Schindlbeck
What time is it? You’ll have to work it out — or just ask nicely.
Most clocks tell the time. The Albert Clock Mini makes you calculate it — or just lay your hand on top. That is Magic Touch: one touch on the compact ABS housing and the current time appears briefly. Let go, and the arithmetic equation returns. Conceived at the Stuttgart Academy of Art by Axel Schindlbeck and Fred Mauclere in 2008 and named after Albert Einstein, the Mini is now stocked at the MoMA Design Store New York and the Deutsches Museum Shop Munich. At 14 × 9 × 3 cm and just 250 g, it fits any desk or bedside table without a cable in sight — two AA batteries, included, are all it needs. Available in Black and White.
Product details
| Material | Injected ABS plastic housing, glass LCD display |
| Dimensions | 14 × 9 × 3 cm (L × H × W) |
| Weight | 250 g |
| Display | 15-segment LCD, high-contrast glass |
| Power supply | 2 × AA batteries (included) |
| Difficulty levels | 6 levels + Level 0 (standard time display) |
| Alarm | Yes — 4 speed levels, 12h / 24h selectable |
| Concept & Design | MNTNT Paris — Axel Schindlbeck & Fred Mauclere |
| Manufactured by | Shenzhen Ruisimin Tech Ltd., China |
Frequently asked questions
How does the Albert Clock Mini actually work?
Instead of showing the time, the display presents a small arithmetic equation. The answer is the current time — hour, minute, or both, depending on the chosen difficulty level. Six levels scale from simple addition up to multi-step calculations. A no-repeat algorithm keeps the equations varied. Level 0 disables the math entirely and shows the time directly, so the Mini doubles as a conventional alarm clock whenever needed.
What is Magic Touch?
Magic Touch is the feature most people ask about first. Place your hand flat on top of the clock and the current time appears for a moment — no calculation required. Lift your hand and the equation returns. It is the fast lane for early mornings or late nights when mental arithmetic is the last thing on the mind.
From what age does the Albert Clock Mini make sense?
From around age 7, once basic arithmetic is in place. The six difficulty levels grow with the child — from simple addition through to multiplication and multi-step problems. Adults use it as a daily mental warm-up. The Deutsches Museum Shop Munich describes it as “a game for children, a workout for adults.” More than 10,000 families in 37 countries have one in the house.
What if the recipient doesn’t like maths?
Level 0 switches the display to normal time without any equation, and Magic Touch reveals the time with a single touch on any level. The Mini works perfectly as a conventional alarm clock — the maths is optional, not obligatory.
Are batteries actually included?
Yes — two AA batteries come in the box. No cable, no charger, no wall socket required. The Mini is ready to use the moment it comes out of the packaging.
Black or White — which should I choose?
Both versions are identical in every function. Black reads sharp and graphic, creates strong contrast on light-coloured surfaces and is slightly more striking as a gift. White is clean and understated, sits naturally in bright interiors. When gifting without knowing the recipient’s interior style, Black tends to be the more universally adaptable choice.
Is the Mini a good addition alongside the Albert Clock Wood?
Yes — and they are genuinely different objects. The Wood model has a warm wooden housing suited to living rooms and studies. The Mini is lighter, portable, and built for the desk or bedside table. Both share the same core mechanics: Magic Touch, adjustable difficulty levels, alarm function.
Can I order the Albert Clock Mini as a corporate gift?
Click “Corporate Gifts” in the top menu — all details on quantities, terms and personal advice are there.
The Albert Clock Mini — two AA batteries, six difficulty levels, one gift that keeps anyone thinking.
How does the Albert Clock Mini actually work?
Instead of showing the time, the display presents a small arithmetic equation. The answer is the current time — hour, minute, or both, depending on the chosen difficulty level. Six levels scale from simple addition up to multi-step calculations. A no-repeat algorithm keeps the equations varied. Level 0 disables the math entirely and shows the time directly, so the Mini doubles as a conventional alarm clock whenever needed.
What is Magic Touch?
Magic Touch is the feature most people ask about first. Place your hand flat on top of the clock and the current time appears for a moment — no calculation required. Lift your hand and the equation returns. It is the fast lane for early mornings or late nights when mental arithmetic is the last thing on the mind.
From what age does the Albert Clock Mini make sense?
From around age 7, once basic arithmetic is in place. The six difficulty levels grow with the child — from simple addition through to multiplication and multi-step problems. Adults use it as a daily mental warm-up. The Deutsches Museum Shop Munich describes it as “a game for children, a workout for adults.” More than 10,000 families in 37 countries have one in the house.
What if the recipient doesn’t like maths?
Level 0 switches the display to normal time without any equation, and Magic Touch reveals the time with a single touch on any level. The Mini works perfectly as a conventional alarm clock — the maths is optional, not obligatory.
Are batteries actually included?
Yes — two AA batteries come in the box. No cable, no charger, no wall socket required. The Mini is ready to use the moment it comes out of the packaging.
Black or White — which should I choose?
Both versions are identical in every function. Black reads sharp and graphic, creates strong contrast on light-coloured surfaces and is slightly more striking as a gift. White is clean and understated, sits naturally in bright interiors. When gifting without knowing the recipient’s interior style, Black tends to be the more universally adaptable choice.
Is the Mini a good addition alongside the Albert Clock Wood?
Yes — and they are genuinely different objects. The Wood model has a warm wooden housing suited to living rooms and studies. The Mini is lighter, portable, and built for the desk or bedside table. Both share the same core mechanics: Magic Touch, adjustable difficulty levels, alarm function.
Can I order the Albert Clock Mini as a corporate gift?
Click “Corporate Gifts” in the top menu — all details on quantities, terms and personal advice are there.
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