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Time65
by Fox Lab
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Hello friends, it's been over three years since the release of Time Re 80%, and we've been holding onto the memory of this design. It's been a representative product for Fox Lab, so this time, we've continued the Time style to create a smaller version called Time 65%.

Index
 
- Design Concept
- Specifications
- Colorways
- Pricing and Vendors
- Follow the development
 


Design Concept



With Time 65's design, we didn't just shrink the 80% version and call it a day. We made many significant changes while retaining the essence of the 80% style. The outer appearance has undergone a major transformation, shifting from a straightforward design to one with curves and contours, boldly blending curves with a cyberpunk aesthetic.


Previously, the top and bottom cases had a flat structure, with the slope integrated into the top case. However, this design sometimes led to hollow-sounding typing without foam and might not appeal to many female users due to its direct style. With Time 65, we've placed the slope on the bottom case, returning to the traditional slope design and added fluid curves to the sides. The challenge with this design was addressing the issue of the bottom case being thinner than the top, preventing the insertion of the dial. However, we cleverly resolved this issue, giving the overall appearance a more dynamic feel.




We've also made intricate changes to the dial, adding Roman numeral time scales, simulating the gears and screws found in mechanical watches, and replacing the previous heart-shaped hands with Omega-style sword hands. Additionally, we've added a second hand and a simulated chronograph dial above. While we'd love to perfect the Time design further, even considering creating a real watch, consultations with industry professionals have made us realize the immense challenge of creating a mechanical watch movement that is far beyond our capabilities. Therefore, to avoid regrets, we've focused on making the dial's interior design as realistic and detailed as possible, mimicking mechanical watches' overall structure and details where feasible.


Given Time's retro design style, we've opted not to use a gasket structure for the internal structure design but instead utilize a Top+Leaf spring structure. This decision aims to maintain the authentic feel of the keyboard while also addressing our fatigue with various gaskets and foams over the past two years. Similarly, we've removed the switch shims to differentiate our keyboard's sound and tactile feel from others.




Despite the streamlined design of Time 65's contours, the front bezel maintains a bold and distinctive style. We spent considerable time deliberating over the front design, realizing that neither the elegant and rounded design of the leaf nor the flat and thin design of Key65 suited Time. Ultimately, we chose a design with sharp edges and clear lines, which truly embodies the essence of Time. This choice reaffirms that the difference in design lies in the details; a chamfer or a millimeter's distance can drastically alter the overall style.


Specifications

Specifications:

* Typing angle: 8°
* Front height: 19.85mm
* Mounting style: Top mount with leaf spring plate
* PCB: 1.2mm non-flex cut, separated daughter board


Colorways

* Classic black;


* Sakura pink;


* Tiffany blue;


* Moonlight silver;


* Flame red;


* Milkshake white;


* PC


Pricing and Vendors

*Pricing: 378 USD

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Further News

Further specific details will be provided in the group buy announcement in the group and forum post. Below are some renders for your reference. Thank you, everyone.

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[hzh0525]

The clock is finally back! Let's welcome!

[ZavaZ86]

Personally the forced blue clock parts kinda ruin it for me otherwise it would have been really nice. Would be nice with a different top blocker that had something more going on or instead just the key instead.

Edit: Also please no meme air plate

[Designz]

Looks stunning, thoughts on flex cut and hotswap pcb?

[n1sm0__]

Is the watchface cross compatible with the Time 80? I would assume so since it appears to be the same size as the 80's clock. I love the newer watch face design but am not a huge fan of anything smaller than 75%

[PlasticSporkz]

Is there any ETA on when this will be available?

[MartinThePolarBear]

This and the Magnum are gonna be real conversation starters with their back weight designs

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[ClickClack.io]

Looks stunning, thoughts on flex cut and hotswap pcb?

This time we offer 1.2mm Soldered, 1.2mm Hotswap and 1.6mm Hotswap PCB, they are all uncut versions.

[ClickClack.io]

Is the watchface cross compatible with the Time 80? I would assume so since it appears to be the same size as the 80's clock. I love the newer watch face design but am not a huge fan of anything smaller than 75%

No, the size is different with the 80's.

Is there any ETA on when this will be available?

The GB is estimated to start at May 3rd. Thank you~