La Crosse Technology WT-3102S 10-Inch Atomic Analog Wall Clock, Silver

by La Crosse Technology

Product Features

• For precise time in the home or office, atomic analog clock from La Crosse Technology
• Frame features chrome-colored finish with black inner trim; flat lens covers clock face from dust and debris
• Clock resets regularly by radio-control to match the US Atomic Clock in Colorado and adjusts automatically for daylight savings time
• Users select from 4 time zone setting buttons on the reverse for area time; requires separate purchase of 1 AA battery
• Clock measures 10 inches in diameter and 1-2/3 inch in depth with a 7-1/4-inch diameter face; this clock is covered by a 1-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 1.5 x 10.5 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AMCAUG
• Item model number: WT-3102S
• Batteries: 1 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,478 in Home & Garden (See Top 100 in Home & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Keep track of time with the utmost precision with this attractive atomic analog wall clock from La Crosse Technology. The stylish clock receives radio signals at a 60kHz frequency up to 2000 miles away from its source, the United States Atomic Clock in Boulder, Colorado. By radio communication with its built-in antenna, the clock regularly updates the hour, minute, and second of the day for continued accuracy. Additionally, the clock adjusts automatically for daylight savings time in the spring and fall.

An attractive chrome-colored plastic frame encompasses the clock face. Underneath the flat lens, contemporary numerals adorn the face for easy reading. Four buttons allow users to choose the appropriate United States time zone. For those who prefer their clocks to run five minutes fast or to match another clock, the clock offers a manual set option. For the best results, place the clock away from computers, electronic equipment or other articles that receive a signal. The clock may be slow to receive signals upon initial set-up, but should communicate unhindered after one day. This clock requires the separate purchase of one AA battery for a year's worth of power. With a 7-1/4-inch diameter face, the full body of the clock measures 10 inches in diameter with a 1-2/3-inch depth. The clock weighs 1-1/3 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling

Product Description

Keep the perfect, most accurate time with this stylish 10" atomic wall clock. It uses one "AA" battery and is very simple to use - simply insert the battery and press your time zone button, then hang on the wall.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very cool!, August 2, 2006

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S. Furst (Salt Lake City, Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: La Crosse Technology WT-3102S 10-Inch Atomic Analog Wall Clock, Silver (Kitchen)

This is an attractive 10" clock, white face, silver bezel (also available with black). The unique feature is the ability to synchronize with the atomic clock (WWWVB) in Ft. Collins, CO. Watching the hands speed around the dial as it initially sets itself is worth the price of the clock in itself. We bought one for a play room and liked it so much we bought two more.

After placing the battery, the clock begins searching for the signal. Generally it only takes a couple of minutes to sync, but it came take up to 24 hours. You need to set the time zone in which you live (Pacific, Eastern, etc). The clock automatically adjusts for DST (part of the WWWVB signal, apparently). If you live in areas of the country that don't recognize DST, there is a button on the clock to disable the DST offset.

Note that for the clock to receive the WWWVB signal, it cannot be in a shielded environment. We've had no problems in our home placing the unit in various rooms with an outside window, but I suspect it might not work in a windowless basement (in which case it functions as a regular clock). My company bought a ton of similar clocks, only to find that they cannot receive the signal in a windowless, steel building. Your mileage may vary.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very accurate timekeeping, easy to set, clean design, price is right, November 10, 2006

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Justin Morgan "Programmer, Astronomer, Gadget... (Washington state, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: La Crosse Technology WT-3102S 10-Inch Atomic Analog Wall Clock, Silver (Kitchen)

After receiving my La Crosse atomic clock, I followed the 4 simple steps on the back of the box and left it hanging on my wall overnight near a window on the west side of my house. Basically, to set it up all you do is install a AA battery and press a button on the back of the clock to set your time zone (ET, CT, MT, or PT), the clock will do the rest overnight. The reception of the signal appearently clearest during the night, according to the instruction manual.

Anyway, the next morning after hanging it on my wall the clock was in perfect synchronization with the time shown on my DirecTV satellite TV. I live in the greater Seattle area and had no trouble receiving the atomic timekeeping radio signal from Ft. Collins, CO. I'd rate this clock a 5 star buy. The only slight downside is that the construction is inexpensive plastic (not metal), but then the clock would probably cost a lot more if it were metal.

Note: The manual warns that this may not work in the interior of a building. Also, the clock probably won't receive a signal if you're inside a metal-framed building (such as an office tower). Wooden buildings with lots of windows will work best, especially if you're far from Colorado.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good clock, April 2, 2007

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timmanch02 (Manchester, NH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: La Crosse Technology WT-3102S 10-Inch Atomic Analog Wall Clock, Silver (Kitchen)

With the DST issues this year, this clock was annoying... I have two of them, and one worked (updated) and the other didn't. Now it's fine, but I think the automatic setting thing may be overrated.