QiYi Magnetic Clock – 2025 Chinese Knotting Limited Edition — Lunar New Year themed clock with Chinese knot art, transparent shell and 208-magnet system

QiYi Magnetic Clock – 2025 Chinese Knotting Limited Edition is a festive release of QiYi’s legendary magnetic clock, created for the 2025 Lunar New Year. The design features traditional Chinese knot patterns with red and gold accents that symbolize happiness, reunion and good fortune. A transparent outer shell lets you see the inner mechanism, making this clock as eye-catching on display as it is in use.

Inside, it uses QiYi’s proven flagship magnetic system with a total of 208 magnets: 204 small magnets in the gears and dials and 4 large magnets in the pins. All dials, pins and rings are magnetized, giving very precise hand alignment, consistent resistance and a premium, controlled feel throughout the solve.

The clock measures about 104 × 104 × 22 mm and weighs around 125 g, so it’s light enough for fast turning while still feeling solid and well-built. This is a strictly limited run of 1,800 units worldwide, making it attractive both as a daily trainer and as a collector’s item. Because the transparent shell can reveal the internal layout from the back side, this edition is not WCA competition legal, but it’s perfect for home practice and display.

Who is QiYi Magnetic Clock – 2025 Chinese Knotting Limited Edition for

Recommended skill level:

• confident beginners who already know how to solve Clock and want a true flagship experience;
• intermediate and advanced solvers who care about stability and control at high TPS;
• competitive cubers who want a training clock that feels very close to their main;
• collectors who love limited, thematic releases and unique designs.

Best suited for:

• daily practice and algorithm drilling for the Clock event;
• pre-competition training (the feel is essentially the same as the standard QiYi Magnetic Clock);
• pushing averages and PBs at home;
• display — the transparent, Chinese-knot artwork looks great on a stand or shelf.

Design and magnetic system

• 208-magnet system — 204 small internal magnets plus 4 large pin magnets deliver crisp yet comfortable clicks and highly accurate alignment.
• Updated 2024/2025 magnet layout — the refined internal magnetization gives smoother, more predictable turning no matter which pins are raised.
• Magnetic rings, dials and pins — not just the gears but the parts you touch are magnetized, so every move feels controlled and repeatable.
• Transparent shell with red–yellow detailing — a clear case reveals red internal accents, while Chinese knot motifs highlight the New Year theme.
• Balanced magnetic force — slightly stronger in the center and lighter toward the edges for a natural, finger-friendly turning feel.
• Adjustable tension — four corner screws let you tune tightness to your style; the shell can be opened carefully for lubrication and maintenance.
• Limited edition packaging — themed box art and a production cap of 1,800 units worldwide underline its status as a true collector’s piece.

Turning feel

• Smooth, even turning — dials rotate cleanly with no grinding, and magnetic feedback helps you land exactly on the intended tick mark.
• High-speed stability — strong, well-placed magnets and smart geometry keep the clock stable even under very aggressive, high-TPS solves.
• Ready out of the box — factory-lubed and fast enough for serious practice right away; at most you may want minor tension or lube tweaks to taste.
• Visually satisfying — watching the gears and magnets work through the transparent shell, combined with the festive artwork, makes every solve feel special.

Who might not like it

• people who just want the absolute cheapest, basic clock to casually try the event;
• cubers who prefer a very light, almost non-magnetic feel with minimal clicking;
• those who specifically need a WCA-legal clock for official competitions;
• anyone who doesn’t care about limited editions and would rather have a more neutral color scheme.