Another way of seeing time.

The single hand of this timepiece moves continuously through the changing seasons of the year.

No hours, no minutes, no numbers.

Only the bigger picture.

Only the year.

The Present

Living with The Present

"A better understanding of what is important, and what is not."

When the larger scale of the year is visible, urgency stops flattening everything into the same moment.

"It gives time context."

It's a different relationship with time. Not because it slowed down, but because the frame around it widened.

"A better understanding of change."

This is a way to become more familiar with a larger scale of time.

Reviews

In 2024, researchers at the University of Edinburgh studied long-term owners of
The Present.

Owners who have lived with it for three years or more answered open-ended questions about their experience.

Link to Edinburgh Study

You can also peruse hundreds of reviews of The Present at the link below.

Link to years of reviews here.

Live

The Present annual clock dial showing the year

"The Present is the most beautiful time mask of the world."

László Krasznahorkai
Nobel Prize in Literature, 2025

Made by Scott Thrift in Vermont

The Craft

Designed from the ground up for longevity.

Assembled by Scott Thrift.

Custom Everything

Brushed stainless-steel rims capture the glass lens, the print, the hand, and solid-cork body together in a precision-engineered pressure fit.

The Print

Our print is the result of years of tests to achieve a seamless gradient blend. The ink is reverse-printed and UV-cured by Duggal Visual Solutions in NYC.

The Movement

Engineered by Josh Levine, our original low-power movement advances the hand silently and is designed to operate for decades on the included batteries.

"It is so simple yet so radical."

Owner for nine years

FAQ

What is The Present?

The Present is a silent annual clock that completes one full revolution every 365.24 days, revealing the year as a single, continuous shape.

Does it show the time of day?

No. It shows your position within the year.

Does it arrive already set?

Yes. The Present arrives already set to the present moment.

How long does it run?

It is engineered to operate continuously for decades on the installed batteries.

What is covered by the 25 year warranty?

25-Year Warranty

We stand behind the quality and craftsmanship of every timepiece we make.

The Present is covered by a 25-year warranty against defects in materials, workmanship, and normal operation. If a covered issue arises, we will repair, refurbish, or replace the timepiece at our discretion.

Customers are responsible for shipping costs to and from our studio in Burlington, VT USA.

The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, improper installation, modification, accidents, impact, or falls from the wall.

If damage is not covered by the warranty, we will do our best to repair or refurbish the timepiece at the customer’s expense.

The Present annual wall clock by Scott Thrift, featuring a circular face with a seasonal color spectrum gradient and a single hand that moves once per year. Circle cropped.

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The single hand of this timepiece moves continuously through the changing seasons of the year.No hours, no minutes, no numbers. Only the bigger picture.Only the year.