Embrace the festive spirit of Rhythm’s “Small World Noel” Karakuri clock. Released in 2012, this Japanese version of the “Gala” Magic Motion clock was available in two colors: brown and white. On the hour or when the demonstration button is pressed, 1 of 30 melodies play as the dial rotates 360 degrees to reveal three rotating discs underneath. As they rotate, the discs shimmer and glisten with their iridescent finish, especially the large blue one near the top. Although the Japanese and American models look similar in appearance, their movement slightly differs from one another. The dials on the Japanese versions pause every 90 degrees, whereas the American versions do not. The Japanese version also features the addition of introductory and closing melodies, which were exempt from the American versions. The decorative Swarovski crystal wheel below the face rotates continuously.
This clock is radio-controlled, as many Japanese Rhythm clocks are, but the radio-control function will only work in Japan. So, you will have to set the time manually by pressing and holding the buttons on the back. Click here for a video tutorial I made.
Notes: The clock works and sounds just like new, it looks amazing! There are some small scratches on the gold finish near the demonstration button, see the photos for a closer look. It plays some really beautiful Japanese songs that are difficult to find on these clocks. Watch the video for a demonstration!
Song list:
Selection A - Classical & Folk
When The Saints Go Marching In
Furusato (My Old Home)
Aura Lee
Beautiful Dreamer
Tales From The Vienna Woods
Amazing Grace
Hana (Blossoms)
Morning Mood from Peer Gynt
Die Loreley (The Lorelei)
Umi (The Ocean)
Four Seasons - Spring (La Primavera)
Greensleeves
Selection B - Classical
Träumerei (Dreaming)
Liebestraum No. 3
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2
Invitation To The Dance (Aufforderung zum Tanz)
Canon
Ave Maria
Dance Of The Hours (Danza Dell'ore)
Méditation from Thaïs
Air
Piano Sonata K. 545-1
Voices Of Spring
Selection C - Christmas
The First Noel
Jingle Bells
Silent Night
Deck The Halls
Joy To The World
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Features:
30 total melodies (12 classical and folk songs, 12 more classical melodies and 6 Christmas songs) in Clarion Tone System (CTS) sound
Rotating dial motion
Rotating decorations with Swarovski crystals underneath the dial
Rotating wheel with Swarovski crystals
LED lights synchronized to the music
Demonstration button
Volume control
On/off switch to turn hourly music on or off
Light sensor that turns off music when the room is dark
