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Time Machine is the clock that's fun to watch! Just turn it on and its precise mechanism transfers a chrome ball every sixty seconds for the perfect time. With its custom acrylic display case and ultra-modern design, Time Machine is destined to become the centerpiece of any room or office and will entertain and amaze for years!
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Watch time pass while observing the science of physical energy and the power of machines. -- A battery-operated motor lifts a steel ball bearing onto a durable concentric track at regular intervals. Here it moves with others on a slow downward course, both halted and propelled by 'see-saws' that tip when correctly weighted. Correct time can be read by observing the numerals that the balls are aligned with - hours and minutes are both indicated. -- This intriguing conversation piece is encapsulated in a clear, impact-resistant case. The base measures 10" x 6", the clock mechanism stands 8" high. -- Powered by a 6V AC adapter (not included) or via 4 "C" batteries (not included). -- Resources: -- » See It Work (Flash Movie)
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| Most Helpful Customer Reviews 41 of 43 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Don't underestimate how LOUD these are!, By aquapt (CA) - See all my reviews Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars This review is from: Can You Imagine Time Machine Tabletop Clock (Toy) I had always wanted one of these, and finally got one a few years ago. I'm still very fond of it, but I rarely plug it in. It's fine if you're actually sitting and watching it, but there was nowhere I could put it in my house that the incessant clunking of balls wouldn't drive me nuts the rest of the time. Don't even *think* about putting one of these in a bedroom, unless it's occupied by somebody with severe hearing loss. Other than that, though, these clocks are fascinating and great fun. 21 of 21 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Great Clock but not durable, By Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars This review is from: Can You Imagine Time Machine Tabletop Clock (Toy) I had the original ball clock back in the mid-70s but it didn't survive a move so when this version came out we bought a couple this time. Unlike the original, you don't have to put it together, which was a positive. Also unlike the original, the arm doesn't move constantly, which turns out to be both a positive and a negative. On the positive side, the arm moves faster than one revolution a minute, which means it is less likely to drop a ball, which happened often with the old clock. On the negative side, the gearing that keeps the arm stationary for most of the minute failed after 9 months, rendering the first clock useless. The arm moves constantly now, picking up several balls per minute. The second clock was found to have been put together slightly off true, so the balls get stuck in the vertical tube instead of rolling to the pickup point. So neither clock works now and they're not worth sending back for fixing, although I might try to swap the motors to see if I can get one good clock out of the pair. 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars The best gift I ever bought my husband, By Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Can You Imagine Time Machine Tabletop Clock (Toy) My husband was thrilled with this gift. He had one as a child and talked about it often. He says he could just sit and watch it all day. It does not seem very durable, however, and the clear plastic case arrived with scratches on the sides and back. I'm not returning it though, because my husband is too enthralled with it. It's noisy but we just don't put it in our bedroom! Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review | |
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