Bizzle
New Member
Hi all, have a question about the Atomic range of G-Shocks.
As I understand it, the Atomic models receive signals from one of six atomic clocks. Presumably, the time given by these clocks is International Atomic Time (TAI), adjusted for your timezone.
But! Atomic Time isn't what we generally use to measure time on earth. That's UTC, or Coordinated Universal Time, which is based on the length of the earth's rotation and has had leap seconds inserted into it (the same as February 29th in a leap year) and over the years has become 35 seconds 'slower' ('behind' is probably a better word) than International Atomic Time.
Still with me, or have you all fallen asleep?! My question is which of these two standards is used by the Atomic models? Judging by the name, you'd assume TAI, but to me that's the 'wrong' time.
I know, I know, it's only 35 seconds but there's lots I can do in 35 seconds. Sometimes twice.
If anyone can shed any light on this I'd be really grateful
As I understand it, the Atomic models receive signals from one of six atomic clocks. Presumably, the time given by these clocks is International Atomic Time (TAI), adjusted for your timezone.
But! Atomic Time isn't what we generally use to measure time on earth. That's UTC, or Coordinated Universal Time, which is based on the length of the earth's rotation and has had leap seconds inserted into it (the same as February 29th in a leap year) and over the years has become 35 seconds 'slower' ('behind' is probably a better word) than International Atomic Time.
Still with me, or have you all fallen asleep?! My question is which of these two standards is used by the Atomic models? Judging by the name, you'd assume TAI, but to me that's the 'wrong' time.
I know, I know, it's only 35 seconds but there's lots I can do in 35 seconds. Sometimes twice.
If anyone can shed any light on this I'd be really grateful