Where would we be without our clocks and watches? We'll explore the inner-workings of timepieces as well as look at some specifics, such as smart watches, Indiglo, digital watches and pendulum clocks.
Have you ever looked inside a grandfather clock or a small mechanical alarm clock? Pendulum clocks are fairly complicated, but they rely on simple forces. Find out how pendulum clocks keep accurate time. See more »
Clocks come in many different forms, from quartz watches to atomic clocks. Take a peek inside and learn what makes each kind tick.
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When you need to know the time, there's about a 50-50 chance you'll turn to some LEDs to find out. Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a digital clock or watch?
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Many radio-controlled clocks automatically sync their time with the atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. How do they do it?
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Curious about how a self-winding watch works? Take a look at the mechanics inside a self-winding watch.
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Indiglo watches convert electricity directly into light through the very efficient process of electroluminescence. Find out how it works!
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Have you ever looked inside a grandfather clock or a small mechanical alarm clock? Pendulum clocks are fairly complicated, but they rely on simple forces. Find out how pendulum clocks keep accurate time.
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Quartz watches actually use quartz crystals to keep time. How can they be so accurate? Find out why quartz makes such a great time keeper.
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The trend in technology is to get more and more "connectivity" into smaller and smaller packages. Find out how it's possible to access news, weather, sports, stocks, horoscopes, e-mail and more from a wristwatch.
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Wind-up alarm clocks have been around a long time, but they are still fun to explore. See what's inside this classic ticker!
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