SWISSELITEPuff Sand Timer, Hourglass Sand Timers, Inspired Glass for Home, Desk, Office Decor

Pro's:Hourglass arrived well packaged; an important feature for glass.Accuracy is very good, running at 30 minutes, 14 seconds -- Close enough for my purposes.It's attractive and well made. Glass does not appear to be fragile, with the thinnest spots being on the flat ends.It's quite stable on both ends and has scooted across my desk rather than tipped when gently bumped.You can stop the timer by placing it on its side. It will rock, but not roll around and doesn't need to be chocked.Sand appears to be fairly consistent in size and low in moisture content. Very little residue remains in the upper chamber when the sand runs out.The price is excellent at $9.99 with prime shipping.Uses:Whatever you desire of course. I use mine in the office for two different purposes.It's terrific for reminding me to stop and stretch every half hour or so when focused on computer work yet it doesn't break my concentration with an audible alarm.I try to conclude most office meetings within 30 minutes or so. Many people ask about the hourglass then tend to self-regulate as the sand flows. This provides a gentle way to bring meetings to a close, especially for people with disabilities or those who illustrate with stories. Some people will flip the hourglass themselves as a meeting begins which helps us both to be more respectful of each other's time.I plan to order more to help me keep track of the passing of time as I focus on home projects.Cons:None really. The attached tag was crunched and folded making it less suitable for gift giving. But at this price I'm not really concerned.

Love the simplicity in design and the contrast of black sand against my white decor. I leave the "productivity/inspired" tag on it because it's exactly what I use it for and it looks decorative! I was comparing this to other hourglasses of the same price range and I went with this one because of it's wider profile, offering sturdy, wide base---no accidental falls as of yet! I know it's made of glass, but I didn't want to have to treat it so delicately. It was packaged very well and they offer free replacements if the item arrives damaged. In terms of functionality, it works as I hoped it would. I use it in place of a "pomodoro timer" when I'm trying to focus. I like that my train of thought isn't disrupted by a piercing alarm when the time runs out. Rather, I have a tangible object to look at when I need to see how much time is left and I can keep going for a little while longer if I'm in the middle of a good work flow. It also prevents me from reaching for my phone and getting distracted by it. I would definitely recommend this brand and will keep this item in mind when I want to add more decorative and functional pieces to my home.

Just what I wanted to time my music practice sessions. No batteries required = no fuss. Looks great when not in use.

The media could not be loaded. Beautiful and minimalist hourglass from afar.BUT there are lots of tiny scratches on the glass body close up, even after just opening it. It seems like regular use will scratch up the glass easily... will update if so.UPDATE: Customer service was really quick in responding and giving me a refund.

I'm a huge procrastinator, and always attracted by other things while I'm studying/working. I want to find some creative way to bring my focus back and it works perfectly for me. It gives me 30 mins of good focus-- every time I looks to the side I see it still going and I kinda force myself to continue working. it's like a reflex training thing, and it works well.I was a bit worried because lots of comments says it's fragile. I've been flipping it every 30mins from 10 am to 8 pm for three weeks and there's not a single scratch. The sand is fluent, time is accurate, and the glass is strong. Good stuff.

Pretty and functional - keep in my home office where I refuse to put a clock. I alternate spending one turn of the timer for productivity and the other for creativity - am getting so much done.I like how it is made, but am careful of it - as we should be with our time.Am gifting them to creative friends this year - is a fun, thought-provoking present to “be present” in the moments of our lives.

I use this hour glass at work as a pomodoro timer.For those unfamiliar with the Pomodoro Method. It’s deap work for 30-45minutes then a short break then back at it.The timer helps me concentrate and get work done. Plus it looks nice!

Exactly what I was looking for, a timer without any bells or whistles for helping me make time throughout the day to read. This seems sturdy enough, though I would not test it. Has a nice sound, and is accurate enough for my purposes. I am not disappointed with the quality especially at the price point.