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Forum: Navigation 16-04-2017, 21:11
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Re: Where Have All The Chronometers Gone?

Electronics can and do fail without lightning strikes. As do quartz watches. Electronic gadgets are nice , convenient. But they do fail. My personal opinion is that both are a good idea. But each his...
Forum: Navigation 16-04-2017, 20:59
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Posted By RPZ
Re: Where Have All The Chronometers Gone?

Yes, most quartz digitals will in fact be more accurate than even a COSC certified mechanical watch costing thousands of dollars.
Forum: Navigation 16-04-2017, 20:53
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Posted By RPZ
Re: Where Have All The Chronometers Gone?

My experience with quartz watches is that they are generally more accurate than that.

If you have a small pocket size SW receiver you can get a GMT time check just by tuning into the BBC or any...
Forum: Navigation 16-04-2017, 20:43
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Posted By RPZ
Re: Where Have All The Chronometers Gone?

Mechanical chronometers and watches can be very accurate. I've had at least one $300 mechanical Swiss watch not COSC certified that was accurate to about two seconds a day.

Apart from being a...
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