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Lol-x · 16 April 2007, 08:03 PM

It would be great if one day Rolex would be able to release an atomic wrist watch. Until then at least I can get pocket atomic clock accuracy for my Rolex from my Pocket PC/GPS.

First I use a program called SynchroTime which is a freeware software program, download to my 128g mobile phone/pocket PC.
First I select which atomic clock server I wish to get my atomic clock information.

Next, I synchronise my phone/pocket PC from the server (requires internet connection)

From this I can then view the atomic clock time to set my Rolex.

Alternatively, my Pocket PC has a GPS receiver I can also use that to get atomic clock time from up to 20 satellites at one time. I use a program called GPS utilities.
First check that I have a stable satellite connection. 3 or more satellites will give me a 3D GPS position, but I only need 1 satellite to get the time.

Next I take a reading of the time which is being downloaded directly from the satellite/s which in the photo below is 6:09pm and 9 seconds

So until Rolex releases its atomic wrist watch, I guess I will just have to make do in setting my mechanical Rolex using the sources above

Gedanken · 16 April 2007, 08:53 PM

Steve, you do realise that they'll never let you on an airplane with a watch like that, don't you?

montecristo · 16 April 2007, 10:12 PM

GPS are allowed on planes, but you just have to switch the PPC into flying mode (phone reception off)

I think you meant 128mb, not 128g though

Lol-x · 16 April 2007, 10:31 PM

No Monte, I meant 128 grams in weight. The device is a Dopod P800W, I'm very happy with its abilities and size.

I'd love to be able to operate a GPS during an airline flight, but I don't know that would be legal?

Gedanken · 16 April 2007, 10:32 PM

Nah, Ken, I was talking about an atomic watch, not about GPS.

MotoLiam · 17 April 2007, 12:30 AM

How does Casio do it with their Waveceptor models that communicate with Atomic clocks? The watch can't know when it's in the air - do the radio signals to an from the watch not matter to a plane's instruments? I'm just bent because the attendants always wake me up to turn off my iPod. Stupid iPods, always causing problems.

16 April 2007, 08:03 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,393	Pocket Atomic Clock It would be great if one day Rolex would be able to release an atomic wrist watch. Until then at least I can get pocket atomic clock accuracy for my Rolex from my Pocket PC/GPS. First I use a program called SynchroTime which is a freeware software program, download to my 128g mobile phone/pocket PC. First I select which atomic clock server I wish to get my atomic clock information. Next, I synchronise my phone/pocket PC from the server (requires internet connection) From this I can then view the atomic clock time to set my Rolex. Alternatively, my Pocket PC has a GPS receiver I can also use that to get atomic clock time from up to 20 satellites at one time. I use a program called GPS utilities. First check that I have a stable satellite connection. 3 or more satellites will give me a 3D GPS position, but I only need 1 satellite to get the time. Next I take a reading of the time which is being downloaded directly from the satellite/s which in the photo below is 6:09pm and 9 seconds So until Rolex releases its atomic wrist watch, I guess I will just have to make do in setting my mechanical Rolex using the sources above

16 April 2007, 08:53 PM	#2
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Steve, you do realise that they'll never let you on an airplane with a watch like that, don't you? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

16 April 2007, 10:12 PM	#3
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	GPS are allowed on planes, but you just have to switch the PPC into flying mode (phone reception off) I think you meant 128mb, not 128g though __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

16 April 2007, 10:32 PM	#5
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Nah, Ken, I was talking about an atomic watch, not about GPS. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

16 April 2007, 10:31 PM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,393	No Monte, I meant 128 grams in weight. The device is a Dopod P800W, I'm very happy with its abilities and size. I'd love to be able to operate a GPS during an airline flight, but I don't know that would be legal?

17 April 2007, 12:30 AM	#6
MotoLiam Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worldwide Posts: 150	How does Casio do it with their Waveceptor models that communicate with Atomic clocks? The watch can't know when it's in the air - do the radio signals to an from the watch not matter to a plane's instruments? I'm just bent because the attendants always wake me up to turn off my iPod. Stupid iPods, always causing problems.

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