• unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de
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    3 months ago

    It absolutely is tho. Usually more precise, 1:1 translatable into written text, can use the superior 24h system and uses the same reading system that is already taught in school anyways.

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      3 months ago

      “Ususally more precise” > This depends on how precisely it is set, not on the display. Unless it’s a connected watch, but then it’s much more expensive and less energy efficient.

      “1.1 translatable into written text” > Both are, you’re reading the same number

      “Uses the superior 24h system” > Adding 12 to a number isn’t complicated. And with habit, most people who use analog watches and the 24h system know which position of the needle means what number in 24h format without doing the math. Some clocks don’t even have digits. Unless you’ve been sedated and woke up in a room without windows, you’ll know which side of 12 you’re on. And otherwise, you’ve got more pressing issues.

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      3 months ago

      Right! Just to prove a point, I am going to make an NTP enabled rolex, and sync it to my microsecond accurate local NTP server! :P

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        3 months ago

        To be fair, I did have a watch that automatically synced itself to the us naval observatories atomic clocks over the air.

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          3 months ago

          Yeah, but you need to factor in the distance to the transmitter. Going to add at least a few microseconds to your time accuracy!

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        3 months ago

        I was ready to hate it but after a good look, it doesn’t look that bad. Doesn’t work for small wristwatches but could look nice for a big wall clock.