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Old 8 March 2019, 01:32 AM   #1
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New Atomic Clock Accurate -1 Sec Per 14 Billion Years

I looked but didn't see that this had been posted yet. For the OCD WIS folks, here's what you might want to use to test your watch for supreme accuracy!

https://www.universetoday.com/140712...-the-big-bang/

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Old 8 March 2019, 01:34 AM   #2
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It’s off by a second over a period longer than the age of the known Universe?

Send that atomic clock back to RSC, it needs to be regulated.
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Old 8 March 2019, 01:36 AM   #3
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Hope this dont start a new {CCTS} constant checking time syndrome on forum.
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Old 8 March 2019, 01:37 AM   #4
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Unacceptable....
Does it come with box and papers?
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Old 8 March 2019, 01:39 AM   #5
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My GS spring drive has similar accuracy
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Old 8 March 2019, 01:40 AM   #6
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My GS spring drive has similar accuracy
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Old 8 March 2019, 03:52 AM   #7
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Maybe lay it on it's side, crown down to correct that error.
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Old 8 March 2019, 04:00 AM   #8
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My in-house Tudor movement can top this! My ETA, not so much...
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Old 8 March 2019, 04:12 AM   #9
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My GS spring drive has similar accuracy
Yes please set the time today on your GS with this clock and update us after 14 billion years!
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Old 8 March 2019, 05:15 AM   #10
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Finally.

I always felt the ytterbium atom was being dissed in favor of rubidium and caesium.

Been a pet peeve of mine for some time now.
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Old 8 March 2019, 05:54 AM   #11
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Makes quartz look like a sundial.
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Old 8 March 2019, 06:15 AM   #12
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It’s off by a second over a period longer than the age of the known Universe?

Send that atomic clock back to RSC, it needs to be regulated.
Right out of the gate. Good work.
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Old 8 March 2019, 06:22 AM   #13
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You would probably be able to get that before you get an SS Daytona / Skydweller
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