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Analog Atomic Wall Clock

Like most households we have lots of precise clocks and watches, but none of them are set to the right time (I think). With constant advancing or retreating because of travel or daylight savings, no timepiece is safe from being infected with inaccuracy. (Who has time to call for time?) Most clocks and watches linked to the exact time from Boulder, Colorado, are digital, but I'm an analog man. The 14" Atomic Wall Clock is large, analog, and self-correcting. (It's like having an atomic clock in your basement.) It's spooky to watch the hands whirl around until they find their spot as it adjusts itself in and out of daylight savings time, a chore worth at least its price. Someday all clocks and watches (and appliances!) will be this smart.

-- KK

14" Radio Controlled Clock
$35
From, among others, Amazon

 







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#1 | Thu, 10-08-09 12:37
CT Reader

I got one several years ago, took off the outer cover, spray painted the black ring with a faux pottery type paint, and it looks like it's got a stone outer ring. Now it looks good in the den, and I know EXACTLY when the next show starts on the tube. Been really happy with it.

 

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