Chronometer
A chronometer is a clock designed to have sufficient long-term accuracy that it can be used as a portable time standard on a vehicle, usually in order to determine longitude by means of celestial navigation. In Switzerland, only timepieces certified by the COSC may use the word 'Chronometer' on them.
Related Topics:
Clock - Time standard - Longitude - Celestial navigation - Switzerland - COSC
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