On Sep 18, 1:19*am, "Steve R." wrote:
"Bill Baka" wrote in message

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Brenda Ann wrote:
"Bob Dobbs" wrote in message
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Brenda Ann wrote:
Remember when crystal
control used to mean excellent frequency control and stability?
Compared to mechanical escapement devices it was an amazing
breakthrough, such that 'quartz' became a buzzword of quality.
Back in the early 60s I dreamt for a quartz watch like the kind I threw
so many away when I started to get the solar atomic versions.

Yes, at one time, quartz watches used to be the mark of excellence, but,
like everything else, when they went to mega-mass production, the quality
control went to hell. Now, if you get a good mechanical watch from the
days of yore, there's a good chance it's considerably more accurate.

Yeah,
That is why I still wear a Casio from 1981. It won't break and it keeps
time to about 5 seconds a month. 4 battery chances, 4 wrist straps, and it
keeps on going. I have even taken it diving (free air, about 25 feet) and
fallen off my boat many times (mostly planned).
It ain't broke so why buy a Chinese junker. Mine says proudly "Made in
Japan"

Bill Baka

- Still using a 1905 Waltham pocket watch.
- Time keeping is good enough for a retired person.

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- Steve R.
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- Steve R.

Life is in the Blessing of Living;
and for the Man Who is about Living Life . . .

When He looks up to the Heavens and Sees
the Sun and Blue Sky : It's Day Time

When He looks up to the Heavens and Sees
the Moon and Stars : It's Night Time

Day or Night : Life is in the Blessing of Living

it's time to retire ~ RHF
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