Clocks that Automatically 'Fall Back' for Daylight Savings Save Time

The atomic clock maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colo., is the official time for the U.S. and the most accurate measurement of time available. Now there are wall clocks, desk clocks and wristwatches that synchronize with the official clock to simplify your life as well as keep you on time.

Atomix brand clocks, from Chaney Instrument Co., synchronize with the official clock in Boulder to keep accurate time. In addition, this signal re-sets the clock when the time switches to and from daylight-saving time, making it easy to set all your clocks accurately and eliminating that panicked feeling of waking up two Sundays each year and not being sure what time it really is. (For those who live in areas that do not observe daylight-saving time, the clocks have a bypass button that can be activated when the clock is initially set.) The clocks run for up to two years on a single AA battery.

Atomix clocks not only spring forward and fall back automatically for daylight-saving time, they also receive the NIST signal at least once a day to maintain accuracy. This technology has been used for years by NASA, the military and the broadcast and aviation industries, and is also now crucial for Internet service providers, cellular communications and power grid regulators. Advances in timekeeping technology have made it more accessible to consumers, who can now have the same degree of accuracy in their timepieces as astronauts and aviators.

Although Atomix clocks are high-tech, they can fit into the decor of any room of your home. They are available in a variety of designs, including analog and digital wall clocks with wood, metal or acrylic frames, as well as desktop clocks and wrist watches for men and women. (Atomix's wrist watches will re-set to different time zones at the touch of a button, making them ideal for anyone who travels across the country.)

Whether you're setting your VCR to tape a show, picking up your child from daycare or catching a flight for an important meeting, you can be sure you have the correct time on your clocks.

Atomix clocks are available at more than 2,500 retail, online and direct mail outlets, including Wal-Mart and Restoration Hardware. Suggested retail prices start at about $30.

For more information about the Atomix line of clocks, visit www.atomixtime.com. To learn more about the United States official atomic clock, visit www.nist.gov.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Atomix is a trademark of Chaney Instrument Company, maker of quality timepieces and thermometers since 1943. For interviews or product reviews, contact Bridget Haggerty, marketing communications manager, Chaney Instrument Company, at (800) 777-0565, Ext. 212, or bhagerty@primex-inc.com.