La Crosse Technology 404-50447-INT 12.8" Atomic Walnut Analog Wall Clock

Beautiful, classic face and hands but oak wood finish would have been more appropriate than plain walnut stain. (I may try to re-stain it.) I also wish LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY were not written so boldly on the face; that detracts from its classic appearance. Setting up was easy: just insert a new alkaline battery, choose the time zone and DST status, place the clock on the wall and in a couple of hours it was reading exactly the same (including even the second hand position) as another atomic clock that used to hang there. However, the minute hand reaches its mark 10 seconds before the second hand reaches the 12 position, then jumps ahead too soon. It's no big deal, just a little annoying.Unlike many others, I actually prefer the intermittent advancement of the second and minute hands with its slight "tic" sound and find the continuous and silent movement of most other clocks actually boring.Addendum: I did disassemble the clock, took the wood frame to the garage, sanded the dark stain away (for the most part) and re-stained it with a combination of Golden Oak and Colonial Oak. Now the frame has some interesting character and better matches the oak window frame and calendar-surround nearby. By the way, it was good to see that the lens/glass really is glass, not plastic as so many are nowadays.

Was initially attracted to this clock due to its simple, appealing design. Liked the look of the wooden frame, and the easy to read face. Impressed by the positive reviews and automatic time setting, decided to purchase. Arrived in minimal secure packaging and excellent condition. Only took 20 - 30 minutes for clock to set accurate time. Very encouraging and hopeful it continues to be a reliable timepiece.

A large, wooden-framed classic-style wall clock. Slip in a double A battery and watch the magic as the quiet clock sets itself to the correct time in your zone. Only two switches - select your time zone and implement the daylight saving feature on or off. The battery should last two years. Easy to hang - it features an ingenious slot that allows for placement on the nail a smooth experience. This superb clock earns two enthusiastic thumbs-up!

The clock arrived well packaged and in perfect condition. My first impression was that it is a nice clock, easy to read, and has a timeless—no pun intended—design. The clock can be manually set, but it is pretty tedious, so I just followed the instructions and let it set itself. All you have to do is select the time zone and daylight saving time using the switches on the back and press the button and it resets to midnight and then searches for the atomic clock time signal. (Of note, this clock can only be used in the 48 contiguous United States or countries that fall within one of those time zones, because the time zone switch only allows for the four main U.S. time zones.) It did take a while to acquire a signal and set itself, which the instructions warned me about, but by the next day the clock was set and telling time accurately to the second as verified by the NIST server. Overall, this clock is an excellent proposition for the price and looks good hanging up in my kitchen. I would purchase it again.

So much nicer than the clock that always lost time; that it replaced! Looks just as pictured; sophisticated enough that it isn't too simple for the wall in a formal sitting area; not obnoxious in any way. Runs silently. It has kept time without any atomic connection (even near a window it could not find it) for the last 3 weeks, perfectly; bodes well for it's future. Only one star docked as it hasn't been able to connect.

Review of: La Crosse Technology 404-50447-INT 12.8" Atomic Walnut Analog Wall ClockThis clock is stunning. Even better, it's accurate! At first I was watching it to pick up the signal, but that got frustrating. So I set it in the window and walked away. When I came back a few hours later, it was correct. So all I can say is to not expect to hang it that first day. We've now had a time change since I first hung it, and it changed on it's own. You can hear the ticking. It's not really loud, but it would drive me crazy in my bedroom. We have it in our bathroom, where we can see it from our shower and the vanity to keep us on-time. It's easy to hang, very easy to read. I'm very very happy with this purchase. If I were to need a clock in another space, I'd buy this one again.

I wanted another LaCrosse Atomic clock as I've been very pleased with the durability and accuracy of a different model for ten years. Within minutes, it synced with the radio signal from Fort Collins, Colorado.The appearance of this clock is classic.

Great clock! Large dial: easy to see across the room. Worked right out of the box and updated to daylight time automatically.