Retro double kitchen-timer

Posted by Cory Doctorow, September 5, 2008 10:28 PM | permalink

The Twice as Nice Double Timer is a great-looking and practical little gizmo:

Now, were you supposed to boil the pasta for 10 minutes and simmer the sauce for 30? Or was it the other way around? Keep track of all the dishes in your kitchen with this handy timer that lets you time two dishes at once. With a wonderful retro look, these standing timers can be set for up to 55 minutes. Available in mint or red.

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#1 posted by historyman68 , September 5, 2008 11:32 PM

Better than a kitchen double-timer. Or worse, a retro kitchen double-timer. I'd imagine he'd have a curly mustache.

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#2 posted by EH , September 6, 2008 12:04 AM

I'd like to see side-by-side Siamese Lux timers.

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#3 posted by tomioka , September 6, 2008 12:25 AM

Nice design concept - I've been using double kitchen timers for over a decade and wouldn't cook without using them.

If it doesn't have to be totally retro, nothing can beat the little stick-anywhere timers drops from Bodum. They're digital, but have been in daily use on the battery they came with for over ten years in my kitchen.

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#4 posted by IamInnocent , September 6, 2008 4:04 AM

I like the look but prefer the digital ones : they'll become retro... in time.

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#5 posted by LeftyX , September 6, 2008 5:26 AM

The two sides should be different colors to remind you which timer is each item. Otherwise, pretty cool! Do they "boing"? :-)

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#6 posted by Kat Johnston , September 6, 2008 6:38 AM

If I actually used timers (instead of just glancing at the clock every so often), I would use these in a heartbeat. Super cute!

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#7 posted by jowlsey , September 6, 2008 6:58 AM

I've been looking for something just like this! I need them in pale green and tomatoe though. The search goes on...

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#8 posted by edgore

, September 6, 2008 8:42 AM

Excellent! Now I can cross Harvey Dent off of my Christmas "To Get" list!

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#9 posted by lberceli , September 6, 2008 8:43 AM

Aaaaand they're already out of stock. Look what you did.

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#10 posted by touhid , September 6, 2008 11:39 AM

thanks for this

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#11 posted by guy_jin , September 6, 2008 2:26 PM

Swell!

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#12 posted by Avram , September 6, 2008 7:40 PM

I have no actual need of one of these (I use BigClock on my Palm), but I may order one anyway 'cause they're just so damn pretty.

In a few weeks, when they're back in stock, that is.

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#13 posted by luckyduck , September 7, 2008 10:18 PM

i actually bought one of these recently at a place in portland and i love it! i'm a big baker and this is so practical. if you guys are looking for one, i think they sell them on their website.

http://www.artfulgoods.com