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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.
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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 Style Sunburst Atomic Wall Clock By Kenneth Wingard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking wall clock designed by Kenneth Wingard to evoke the nostalgia of 1950s-style Sunburst
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall 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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
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 Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson
By Howard Miller
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic and classic Howard Miller ball clock from the 1950's by George Nelson. Wonderful Atomic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Junghans Mid-Century Golden Sunburst Brass Table Desk Clock, Germany, 1950s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Atomic Starburst Hollywood Regency table or desk clock from the 1950s, executed by
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
