How do you set your watch over here?
Jul 25th 2004, 12:38 pm
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How do you set your watch over here?
In Britain we have the speaking clock and the BBC's "pips" to help set our watches accurately, but I've not found anything like that over here. As a result, I've no idea whether my watch is right or not. Anyone help?
Jul 25th 2004, 1:02 pm
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Re: How do you set your watch over here?
Originally posted by nxylas
> In Britain we have the
speaking clock and the BBC's "pips" to help set our watches accurately,
but I've not found anything like that over here. As a result, I've no
idea whether my watch is right or not. Anyone help?
I use
this, http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/timeanddate.com,
but you need a DSL/ cable modem to be sure that it is showing the
correct time to the second - it's a pity that the site can't show a
rolling second figure based on your computer's clock as it would be fine
for a minute or two while you set your own watch or clock. :(
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> In Britain we have the
speaking clock and the BBC's "pips" to help set our watches accurately,
but I've not found anything like that over here. As a result, I've no
idea whether my watch is right or not. Anyone help?
I use
this, http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/timeanddate.com,
but you need a DSL/ cable modem to be sure that it is showing the
correct time to the second - it's a pity that the site can't show a
rolling second figure based on your computer's clock as it would be fine
for a minute or two while you set your own watch or clock. :(
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Jul 25th 2004, 1:35 pm
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Jul 26th 2004, 2:23 pm
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We usually go by our Sprint PCS phones but who knows how reliable they are?! 
Jul 26th 2004, 2:32 pm
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Originally posted by tinaflorida
We usually go by our Sprint PCS phones but who knows how reliable they are?!
We usually go by our Sprint PCS phones but who knows how reliable they are?!
http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Eastern/d/-5/java
Pretty accurate I'd say.
Jul 26th 2004, 2:35 pm
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That's good to know, thanks! 
Jul 26th 2004, 4:21 pm
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Locally, we have a time/weather number.....513-721-1700. Not sure if there is one in every area though...I'm presuming it's a service provided by the phone company.
Jul 26th 2004, 5:33 pm
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We have an atomic clock. Not that it helps much -still always late. 
Jul 26th 2004, 6:07 pm
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I find there's nothing in my life that really requires split second accuracy. Is this bad?
Jul 28th 2004, 3:48 am
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Not at all. The battery in my watch has been on the wane for months. Because of it I lose about 10 minutes a week in time and have to move my watch forward again.
Originally posted by Lion in Winter
I find there's nothing in my life that really requires split second accuracy. Is this bad?
I find there's nothing in my life that really requires split second accuracy. Is this bad?
Jul 28th 2004, 7:15 am
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Re: How do you set your watch over here?
Originally posted by nxylas
In Britain we have the speaking clock and the BBC's "pips" to help set our watches accurately, but I've not found anything like that over here. As a result, I've no idea whether my watch is right or not. Anyone help?
In Britain we have the speaking clock and the BBC's "pips" to help set our watches accurately, but I've not found anything like that over here. As a result, I've no idea whether my watch is right or not. Anyone help?
Second clock PST
Jul 28th 2004, 7:50 am
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Re: How do you set your watch over here?
Originally posted by nxylas
In Britain we have the speaking clock and the BBC's "pips" to help set our watches accurately, but I've not found anything like that over here. As a result, I've no idea whether my watch is right or not. Anyone help?
In Britain we have the speaking clock and the BBC's "pips" to help set our watches accurately, but I've not found anything like that over here. As a result, I've no idea whether my watch is right or not. Anyone help?
