The Estar Clock marks the third genuinely competitive magnetic clock to hit the market. The magnetic clock era began in 2020 with the release of the QiYi Clock, which quickly became the standard for top solvers. Around the same time, ShengShou also launched their Magnetic Clock V1, but it failed to gain much traction due to its relatively poor performance.

In 2025, ShengShou returned with the Magnetic Clock V2, a significant improvement over the original and a far more viable option, though still not enough to convince most elite clock solvers to switch away from QiYi.

Now we have a third contender — actually offered in two variants — in the form of the Estar Clock. Like its competitors, it uses a 224-magnet layout, but early impressions suggest it may offer even better performance. The standard version uses a familiar magnetic structure similar to the QiYi and ShengShou V2, combined with a refined internal piece design. The Bearing version goes a step further by incorporating a precision bearing system, designed to improve stability, enhance smoothness, and increase long-term durability.