Atomix 540 - 12" Walnut Finish Atomic Clock

by ATOMIX

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 1.5 x 12 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004WFWI
• Item model number: 00540
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #395,507 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Never set your clock again! The Atomix 540 wall clock receives and decodes the signal from the U.S. Atomic Clock at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Fort Collins, Colorado. An internal receiver automatically sets the clock and refreshes the signal several times a day, ensuring daily accuracy to within a fraction of a second.

Recent boosts in signal strength have improved clock reception in remote areas. The Atomix 540 also automatically adjusts itself to daylight savings time and back to standard time.

This clock comes in a walnut finish, with black numerals on a white face. The time is displayed in hours, minutes, and seconds. It runs on one AA battery, included with purchase, which lasts an average of two years.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyers beware! Lack of manufacturer's support, February 25, 2001

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Builder Bob "amelon" (Fremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Atomix 541 - 12" Natural Finish Atomic Clock (Electronics)

I have owned the Atomix Clock for over 2 months. The clock would die after a week of use. It seems that the battery gets drained fairly quickly (I have been feeding it a single fresh AA alkaline battery each week). It's possible that this is just an isolated case. What really disturbs me is that my requests for support, through voice and email, have gone unanswered - when calling their 1-800 support number, you are put into a voice mailbox; their online email support promises a 24-hour turnaround. Thus far, I have not heard back from them. This is rather pathetic.

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It works but poorly constructed, June 18, 2002

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Gene Pope "gene" (Trout Creek, MT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Atomix 541 - 12" Natural Finish Atomic Clock (Electronics)

If you are looking for a sharp, well built clock for your office this isn't the one. It works as advertised but I was surprised at the shoddy workmanship and finish on the bezel. The joints have huge gaps in them and the wood has multiple nicks & scratches as well as a very poor finish. Mine is going out in the barn where it will fit in quite well.

Final update: I called the company that makes this clock and told them about the battery eating nature of the thing. They gave me an RMA number and shipped me a new clock which has been working fine for the last two weeks and has a much nicer fit and finish.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyers beware! Lack of manufacturer's support, February 23, 2001

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Builder Bob "amelon" (Fremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Atomix 541 - 12" Natural Finish Atomic Clock (Electronics)

I have owned the Atomix Clock for over 2 months. The clock would die after a week of use. It seems that the battery gets drained fairly quickly (I have been feeding it a single fresh AA alkaline battery each week). It's possible that this is just an isolated case. What really disturbs me is that my requests for support, through voice and email, have gone unanswered - when calling their 1-800 support number, you are put into a voice mailbox; their online email support promises a 24-hour turnaround. Thus far, I have not heard back from them. This is rather pathetic.

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