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Ivy League · 29 October 2008, 03:20 AM

Just wanted to ask a quick question to see how many members try to sync their watches on the TRF clock?
Furthermore, how many others may try to sync their watches against time.gov or greenwichmeantime.com ???

The reason I ask is because I have noticed that these "Internet" sites are vulnerable to lost packets, network saturation, and high lag or ping times due to traffic and congestion. These variables will certainly cause inconsistent readings. So the point I am trying to ascertain is.......are we all in the belief that internet clocks are 100% guaranteed accurate ?

I have my doubts.........
Any similar observations out there?

Chris B · 29 October 2008, 03:39 AM

I understand that TRF clock is linked to the clock/time on our individual pc's,

I use this one http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/

Bisquitlips · 29 October 2008, 03:41 AM

Wait!!?? We have a TRF clock!!?????

What clock? Where? What is the URL?

Where have I been????

Gawd am I dense!!!

Chris B · 29 October 2008, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Wait!!?? We have a TRF clock!!?????

What clock? Where? What is the URL?

Where have I been????

Gawd am I dense!!!

Top of the page under the

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Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.

Numismatist · 29 October 2008, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Just wanted to ask a quick question to see how many members try to sync their watches on the TRF clock?
Furthermore, how many others may try to sync their watches against time.gov or greenwichmeantime.com ???

The reason I ask is because I have noticed that these "Internet" sites are vulnerable to lost packets, network saturation, and high lag or ping times due to traffic and congestion. These variables will certainly cause inconsistent readings. So the point I am trying to ascertain is.......are we all in the belief that internet clocks are 100% guaranteed accurate ?

I have my doubts.........
Any similar observations out there?

Gawd, lost packets, network saturation...You should see what mechanical movements originally designed 100+ years ago are vulnerable to...

Moto · 29 October 2008, 03:52 AM

FYI- If you change your PC time setting to sync with time.nist.gov, your PC time will be in exact sync with official GMT time as seen at http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/.

Andad · 29 October 2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Just wanted to ask a quick question to see how many members try to sync their watches on the TRF clock?
Furthermore, how many others may try to sync their watches against time.gov or greenwichmeantime.com ???

The reason I ask is because I have noticed that these "Internet" sites are vulnerable to lost packets, network saturation, and high lag or ping times due to traffic and congestion. These variables will certainly cause inconsistent readings. So the point I am trying to ascertain is.......are we all in the belief that internet clocks are 100% guaranteed accurate ?

I have my doubts.........
Any similar observations out there?

Which site is your PC synced to? cos once synced then that's the time your Rolex Forum clock (and any other clock on your PC) will show. My Rolex Forum clock is synced to time.windows.com and this is spot on with timeticker.com so I suppose I haven't lost a packet.

Porsche · 29 October 2008, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Wait!!?? We have a TRF clock!!?????

What clock? Where? What is the URL?

Where have I been????

Gawd am I dense!!!

x 2... news to me as well

Z-Sub · 29 October 2008, 03:54 PM

time.gov has been the same wherever I go and it's accuracy is "self-checked" to compensate for small variations of connection I believe.
The accuracy of my Rolex Sub screensaver varies.

Lol-x · 29 October 2008, 03:56 PM

There is a digital date and clock time shown in red writing at the top of each forum page.
Also at the very bottom of each forum page there is a clock shown as an analogue clock.
The clocks are timed according to each user's individual personal computer time.

GradyPhilpott · 29 October 2008, 08:16 PM

My watches and clocks are always set using radio-controlled clocks and watches referenced to NIST WWVB 60kHz time signals. These radio-controlled clocks and watches have a native accuracy that is no worse than +/-20 seconds per month. Most are better.

jdc · 29 October 2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

I understand that TRF clock is linked to the clock/time on our individual pc's,

I use this one http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/

I use the same

buz-lh · 29 October 2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

I use the same

I do as well.

Atlanta · 29 October 2008, 08:53 PM

http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Eastern/d/-5/java

This is the best site around! I have it on my toolbar.

DB230 · 29 October 2008, 08:53 PM

I usually use time.gov, but I've been receiving a Java script error lately. Anyone else have that problem? I have the latest and greatest, but still no luck. Glad I only gain 1.5 seconds a day...

Atlanta · 29 October 2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB230

I usually use time.gov, but I've been receiving a Java script error lately. Anyone else have that problem? I have the latest and greatest, but still no luck. Glad I only gain 1.5 seconds a day...

Mine has been fine with no errors - just synced when I saw this thread - I was minus 30 seconds after a month - awesome.

sakolander · 29 October 2008, 09:43 PM

I have the same problem with time.gov...it is not in "real time"..a java error..I have to click to update the time...I tried www.greenwichmeantime.com and it was perfect!! I guess I'll use this instead of time.gov!

DB230 · 29 October 2008, 10:22 PM

Mine has been fine with no errors - just synced when I saw this thread - I was minus 30 seconds after a month - awesome.

I checked after that post and it worked! First time in weeks! And for the month of October, I'm only .8 seconds fast!

Tony-GB · 29 October 2008, 11:15 PM

I posted the same question in early October:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=53496

Bisquitlips · 29 October 2008, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

Top of the page under the

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Sheesh!!!!!!

mailman · 30 October 2008, 06:35 AM

I use this Casio which receives a signal from the atomic clock in Ft Collins, CO

29 October 2008, 03:20 AM	#1
Ivy League Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116710LN Posts: 448	For those who sync there Rolex on TRF. Just wanted to ask a quick question to see how many members try to sync their watches on the TRF clock? Furthermore, how many others may try to sync their watches against time.gov or greenwichmeantime.com ??? The reason I ask is because I have noticed that these "Internet" sites are vulnerable to lost packets, network saturation, and high lag or ping times due to traffic and congestion. These variables will certainly cause inconsistent readings. So the point I am trying to ascertain is.......are we all in the belief that internet clocks are 100% guaranteed accurate ? I have my doubts......... Any similar observations out there?

29 October 2008, 03:41 AM	#3
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Wait!!?? We have a TRF clock!!????? What clock? Where? What is the URL? Where have I been???? Gawd am I dense!!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

29 October 2008, 03:54 PM	#9
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	time.gov has been the same wherever I go and it's accuracy is "self-checked" to compensate for small variations of connection I believe. The accuracy of my Rolex Sub screensaver varies. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

29 October 2008, 03:56 PM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,445	There is a digital date and clock time shown in red writing at the top of each forum page. Also at the very bottom of each forum page there is a clock shown as an analogue clock. The clocks are timed according to each user's individual personal computer time. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

29 October 2008, 08:53 PM	#14
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Eastern/d/-5/java This is the best site around! I have it on my toolbar. __________________ Member# 14554

29 October 2008, 03:39 AM	#2
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I understand that TRF clock is linked to the clock/time on our individual pc's, I use this one http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/

29 October 2008, 03:52 AM	#6
Moto Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NYC Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 144	FYI- If you change your PC time setting to sync with time.nist.gov, your PC time will be in exact sync with official GMT time as seen at http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/.

29 October 2008, 08:16 PM	#11
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Tissot, c. 1960 Posts: 34,434	My watches and clocks are always set using radio-controlled clocks and watches referenced to NIST WWVB 60kHz time signals. These radio-controlled clocks and watches have a native accuracy that is no worse than +/-20 seconds per month. Most are better.

29 October 2008, 08:53 PM	#15
DB230 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Jakarta Watch: GMT II Pepsi Posts: 11	I usually use time.gov, but I've been receiving a Java script error lately. Anyone else have that problem? I have the latest and greatest, but still no luck. Glad I only gain 1.5 seconds a day...

29 October 2008, 09:43 PM	#17
sakolander "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 99	I have the same problem with time.gov...it is not in "real time"..a java error..I have to click to update the time...I tried www.greenwichmeantime.com and it was perfect!! I guess I'll use this instead of time.gov!

29 October 2008, 10:22 PM	#18
DB230 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Jakarta Watch: GMT II Pepsi Posts: 11	Mine has been fine with no errors - just synced when I saw this thread - I was minus 30 seconds after a month - awesome. I checked after that post and it worked! First time in weeks! And for the month of October, I'm only .8 seconds fast!

29 October 2008, 11:15 PM	#19
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	I posted the same question in early October: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=53496 __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

30 October 2008, 06:35 AM	#21
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,488	I use this Casio which receives a signal from the atomic clock in Ft Collins, CO __________________ JJ

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