Lombardi, M.
(2008),
The Accuracy and Stability of Quartz Watches, Horolog. J., [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=50647 (Accessed May 9, 2026)
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The Accuracy and Stability of Quartz Watches
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A short review article about quartz wristwatches that presents measurements of their accuracy and stability. Measurements of both the stepping motors and crystal oscillators inside four quartz watches are made over a 30-day interval, and the results are presented and analyzed.Citation
Horolog. J.
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accuracy, aging, quartz, stability, time
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Created February 1, 2008, Updated January 27, 2020