This object began its life as a General Electric model F1-8147 bedside alarm clock. When I found it on the shelves of a thrift store, I was struck by the space age look of its vacuum-fluorescent display and by the boxy 80s silhouette of it shell. Inspiration struck: this clock was destined for space. I pictured it at ease on the dashboard of the Pan-American Lunar Shuttle, from the film "2001: A Space Odyssey".
To bring this vision to life, the clock is stripped down to its bare components. Every button is cleaned and resoldered. The shell is sanded, primed and painted a lunar shade of white. The iconic NASA logo is carefully applied to both sides, while the alarm control switch is painted a vibrant red to match. Finally, the display rim and raised labeling are touched up for contrast.