Description

A broken ink ring keeps time through three curling tendrils: the longest marks the hour, the middle-length one the minute, and the shortest the second. The ring stays upright while it gently breathes and its brush tips sway.

Soft mist moves behind the ink on both color and monochrome watches. A digital clock is shown by default; settings let you hide it or select Calm motion.

Inspired by Arrival's circular writing. Heptapod is an independent clock design, not an official film product or a translator for its fictional language.

A free watchface by Luke Steuber for Ambient Time.