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Re: checking time against my computer
In Response To: checking time against my computer ()

: I read in a message from 1999!! that said not
: to check the timing of your Seamaster
: against your computer because it is not
: accurate. Is that true?

If you update your PC time frequently (I update at least every 10 minutes) and use a PC clock other than the one on your taskbar, I would expect that you could count on an error less than 0.1 sec. Your ability to accurately compare your PC clock with your watch will then be the limiting factor.

Since many mechanical watches loose or gain several seconds a day, your ability to compare the two time sources should not be a significant problem. If you happen to be comparing your PC clock with a quartz watch capable of an error less than 5 sec/year, then you will have to use a timing period measured in weeks instead of days.

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