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Do atomic clocks really work?
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Yes, atomic clocks really work. In fact, they can be very precise timekeepers. When exposed to radiation, electrons get “excited” and move. A detector in atomic clocks keeps track of the changes in atomic energy states and when it reaches a specific level, a second is ticked off. Shop a collection of atomic clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s
By United Clock Corp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The vintage starburst wall clock features radii of brass rods, radiating outwards from the round
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$360 Sale Price
10% Off
Atlanta Midcentury Atomic Age Sunburst Brass Table Desk Clock, Western Germany
By Atlanta Clock Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing midcentury triangular design starburst table or desk clock from the 1950s. Executed by
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Abstract Chrome Starburst Memphis Sculptural Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Freestanding chrome Metal Art sculpture clock.
It features a dimensional starburst style with
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Clocks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Atomic Mid Century Teak Danish Modern European Westclox Pedestal Mantel Clock
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Mantle Clock Scotland
Stunning, Very Rare, Vintage 50s, Pedestaled, Hand-Moulded bent wood, Teak
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!
By Spartus Clocks
Located in Peoria, AZ
Time Warp!
1959 Sputnik Styled
Spartus Wall Clock
New Old Stock!
Mint Vintage Condition!
This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
$1,200 Sale Price
33% Off
50s Atomic Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Smith UK Teak Bentwood Mantel Clock
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Smith United Kingdom Teak Bentwood Footed Desk Mantle Clock
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
