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Re: "Longitude Found" Presentation
From: Bill B
Date: 2015 Sep 17, 16:02 -0400
From: Bill B
Date: 2015 Sep 17, 16:02 -0400
On 9/17/2015 3:02 PM, Frank Reed wrote: > Yesterday, I wrote: > "We read Richard Dunn's digital wristwatch (which itself looks like it > belongs in a museum of retro tech... ha ha)" I had inherited a Seiko digital from my father in 2001. One of the few Seiko digitals manufactured I am aware of. After installing a fresh battery I rated it. That was years ago, but as I recall is ability to keep time was dismal compared to today's $30 models. > > I had dinner with Richard in Noank (two miles from Mystic Seaport) last > night, and I'm sure you'll all be happy to know that he has upgraded his > watch since 2008. :) Did you inquire of Richard over dinner whether he believed his watch time was correct then, or very close to it?
