Atomic Wall Clocks 

Atomic wall clocks allow you to have the worlds most precise and accurate time displayed on the wall in your office, home, or anywhere else you can place a wall clock.

The time of day is synchronzed with the the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST atomic clock - the NIST-F1. Accurate to about one second in 20 million years, it is the most accurate clock ever made.

Today's atomic wall clocks are radio-controlled and synchronizes with the official U.S. time used by the U.S government, including NASA, the military and the White House, guaranteeing the most precise time keeping available.

By picking up the radio signal from the U.S. Atomic Clock in Boulder, CO., ach wall clock displays the same exact time, down to the precise second, even automatically adjusting for Daylight Savings Time changes.

One of the most popular models is the digital wall clock manufactured by Howard Miller. With a satin silver and titanium two-tone finish, it beautifully accent's any wall in virtually any decor.

For those that prefer a more traditional look, atomic wall clock models are available with standard 12-hour clock-face display. These can be purchased in nearly any color combination, with large or small numerals, and include hour, minute, and second hands.

Recognized clock and watch manufactures such as Seiko and Bulova also make atomic clocks, with digital or analog time displays. The sheer number of different stylings, colors, sizes, and types just about guarantees that you can compliment any color scheme or interior design motif.

Again depending on where you plan on hanging it, you can get one of these wall clocks with features such as dual standard / military time, world time displayed for cities around the world, alarm functions, even additional features such as temperature display.

As cost is always a consideration, you may be surprised to learn that, despite the cutting-edge, space-age technology, you can find them as low as $20.00 plus shipping. Even designer brand names such as Herman Miller, offer models with price tags as low as $49.00.

Most models are battery-powered. Keep in mind that in order to synchronize to the NIST radio signal, it must be able to receive the signal, so locations underground below a few floors may not be advisable. Generally, they only lock onto the signal once every 12 or 24 hours.

Atomic wall clocks are not only incredibly reliable time-keepers, but make extraordinary conversation pieces. Friends, relatives, and co-workers are sure to be astonished when they learn that your clock is linked to the most precise and accurate time-keeping source in the world! I received one for Christmas two years ago, and what began as a novelty has taken it's place as one of the most interesting conversation pieces in the entire house. An endless source of amazement, everyone is taken aback at learning that the otherwise ordinary-looking clock, purchase at little more than a bargain price, is powered by such incredible technology, the same technology that makes satellites and Global Positioning or GPS units work the way they do.