Could you add model of your laptop please. Clock is now updated. I also heard there was some kernel regression on 2.6.20 up to -8. If this problem still exists some more information is needed. lspci and dmesg outputs are good to start with. I also change package to gnome-panel as suggested.
** Changed in: Ubuntu Sourcepackagename: None => gnome-panel -- Clock is skiping seconds!!! https://launchpad.net/bugs/88394 -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
