{"product_id":"sonnenuhr-undial-typ-55-messing-gold-matt-100percent","title":"Sundial Undial Type 55 – Brass · Matte Gold | 100percent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sun as your clock — light writes the time on your table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUNDIAL Type 55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLatitude\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 55° North\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMatching regions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGermany, United Kingdom, Poland, Southern Russia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBase finish\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMatte Gold · Gloss Gold · Matte Silver · Gloss Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic · Brass · Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eØ 35 × W 145 × H 72–105 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAtsuhiro Hayashi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100percent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eWhat the UNDIAL is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UNDIAL is a free-standing sundial by Japanese design brand 100percent. Daylight passes through a small acrylic cylindrical lens and projects the current time as a shadow line directly onto the table surface. No power, no app, no display — just sunlight and geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name explains the concept: \u003cem\u003eun\u003c\/em\u003e means “without,” \u003cem\u003edial\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the face of a sundial. The UNDIAL is therefore a sundial without a face — the time appears right where you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eAcrylic · Brass · Stainless Steel · Ø 35 × W 145 × H 72–105 mm · Made in India · 100percent\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eLatitude Type 55: Northern Central Europe — the right type for most German cities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach UNDIAL variant is calibrated to a specific geographic latitude. The tilt angle of the body must match the latitude of your location so that the lens captures sunlight at the right angle and the shadow projection is accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType 55 is designed for approximately 55° North latitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Southern Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExample cities in this zone: Berlin (~52°N), Hamburg (~53°N), Frankfurt (~50°N), London (~51°N), Warsaw (~52°N).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor southern Germany (Munich ~48°N) and Austria \/ Switzerland (~47–48°N), Type 45 can be an equally good choice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eThe four base variants\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery UNDIAL angle is available in four base finishes: \u003cstrong\u003eMatte Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e is warm and understated, \u003cstrong\u003eGloss Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a polished accent, \u003cstrong\u003eMatte Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e blends seamlessly into modern interiors, and \u003cstrong\u003eGloss Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e picks up and reflects additional light. The base is made from brass and stainless steel; a subtle patina developing over time is a natural characteristic of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhich UNDIAL type do I need for Germany?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eFor most German cities — Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, Düsseldorf — we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eType 55\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they are located between 50 and 54°N. For Munich (~48°N), Type 45 may also work well. For Austria and Switzerland (~47–48°N), Type 45 is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the UNDIAL show the exact time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eNo — the UNDIAL gives a beautiful approximation, not a precision reading. The projected shadow shows solar time (local apparent time based on the sun’s position), which can differ from Central European Time depending on the season and geographic longitude. It tells you where the sun is — not the atomic clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the UNDIAL work on cloudy days?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe UNDIAL requires direct sunlight for a clear projection. On overcast days or under diffuse light, the shadow projection will be faint or invisible. It is a fair-weather object — and that is part of its charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhere should I place the UNDIAL?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eA windowsill or desk with direct sun exposure is ideal. South- or southwest-facing positions work best in Europe. The UNDIAL stands freely and requires no mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWill the base change color over time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes, brass and stainless steel can develop a subtle patina over time. This is not a defect but a natural aging process that gives the piece individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the UNDIAL a good gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes — the UNDIAL combines Japanese design, physics, and daily curiosity in one object that needs no explanation but always sparks conversation. A special gift for design lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a moment of stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eCan I order the UNDIAL as a corporate gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes, Charles \u0026amp; Marie offers corporate gifting in larger quantities. You can submit your enquiry via the Corporate Gifts section in the top menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat materials is the UNDIAL made from?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe lens is acrylic; the base consists of brass and stainless steel. The interplay of transparent plastic and warm metal makes the UNDIAL a decorative object even without sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-cta\"\u003eDiscover the UNDIAL Type 55 now — in four base finishes at Charles \u0026amp; Marie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn object that turns sunlight into time — and makes any surface an observatory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UNDIAL by 100percent is a sundial without a face. Through an acrylic cylindrical lens, sunlight projects a precise shadow line onto the table surface — no mechanical movement, just geometry and light. Designer Atsuhiro Hayashi has created an object that sits between scientific instrument and minimal sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eType 55 is calibrated for locations at approximately 55° North latitude: Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Southern Russia. The base is available in Matte Gold, Gloss Gold, Matte Silver, and Gloss Silver — brass and stainless steel develop an individual patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Acrylic · Brass · Stainless Steel · Ø 35 × W 145 × H 72–105 mm · Made in India · Design: Atsuhiro Hayashi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003eThe UNDIAL Type 55: a sundial for retail partners who want to offer their customers Japanese precision design with genuine conversation value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UNDIAL is a sales argument that explains itself: place the object in a shop window or on a display table, and customers stop to look. The cylindrical lens projection creates instant wonder — no demo text, no QR code required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eType 55 is suited for resale in countries and regions at approximately 55° North latitude: Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Southern Russia. 100percent produces three angle variants (Type 45 \/ 55 \/ 65) covering Central Europe and Scandinavia. For the German market (50–54°N), Type 55 is the bestselling model; Type 45 is recommended for Austria and Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll types available in four base finishes (Matte Gold \/ Gloss Gold \/ Matte Silver \/ Gloss Silver). For trade enquiries, minimum order quantities, and sample orders, please contact Charles \u0026amp; Marie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"100percent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54833534402828,"sku":"OHP_0008_GO_55","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/0104\/0226\/files\/286253-Sonnenuhr-Undial-Type55-Matt-Gold-100percent-sundial-matte-gold-freisteller.jpg?v=1781509332","url":"https:\/\/charlesandmarie.de\/en\/products\/sonnenuhr-undial-typ-55-messing-gold-matt-100percent","provider":"Charles \u0026 Marie's Design- \u0026 Geschenke-Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}