There is a very good reason why clocks and watches tell time in the simplest manner possible - through the use of hands or numbers. After all, trying to decipher a long sentence might even have you end up making a mistake, which is why the Singaporean-designed Idea of a Clock II isn't such a good idea. Sure, it is thought provocating, but does it really deliver in terms of practicality? Take, for example, the time of 12:29 - it will show up on its green LED bulletin board, “This is the idea of a clock that tells you the time using words at exactly twenty-nine minutes past twelve”. What a mouthful! I think I'll pass, but if you're adamant on picking up this limited edition timepiece, do send the artist a holler.

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