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I'm curious? Do you prefer analog? Digital? No watch? Any specific brands or features you wouldn't wear a watch without?
Yea. At our age every minute becomes more important.turbo said:...I putter around the house and garage and a reliable watch is important.
Good luck with that. My life is simple. I have a wristwatch that tells time (and date). I have a cell phone that makes phone calls. It doesn't take pictures or any other fancy stuff. In my experience, simple devices tend to last a long while and give good service. I'd still be carrying my old pocket watch if It hadn't crapped out after about 10 years of service. I think it cost me a buck or two at the local corner store. I think it was a Scotty by Westclox. Worth every penny, though it probably succumbed to being carried in a sweaty, linty pocket for a decade.ThomGunn said:There was also the hope of being linked to the ultimate wristwatch that solves differential equations for you...
I have a very old fashioned cell phone it makes calls and tells time.amos carine said:They can be seen as redundant, two timepieces and all, but I think lots of things are redundant in nature. A heart ticks and the mind can tell you seconds, and I sure wouldn't want one hand counting faster than the other, say chopping fruit or something. I guess it's a matter of where you want to check it and what it brings up mentally. Phones are stressful, and I'd rather look at something simple, or do without.
Evo said:I have a very old fashioned cell phone it makes calls and tells time.
I disconnected my landline and DSl and saved $100 a month, until recently, my cell phone was free (my company paid it) now I get it at a discounted rate, so I'm still saving a fortune, but I have children that have insisted that I have a phone so that they can make sure I am alive.amos carine said:I haven't had a cell phone or land-line for a few months now, and I don't think I'll be getting a smart phone when I do have one again. I don't mind me not being able to call to talk and ask people for something, but sometimes they get irate with me when they can't call either!
As a scientist, it is important to minimize any potential sources of error in our experiments. Asking about watch preference can help us understand if wearing a watch or not can affect the accuracy of our results.
No, it is not necessary for scientists to wear watches in the lab. However, some experiments may require precise timing, and in those cases, wearing a watch can be helpful. It ultimately depends on the nature of the experiment and personal preference.
There are no specific guidelines for watch preference in the lab. However, it is recommended to avoid wearing watches with loose straps or hanging accessories that may interfere with equipment or samples. It is also important to keep watches clean to avoid contamination.
In most cases, wearing a watch should not significantly affect the accuracy of experiments. However, in experiments that require precise timing, wearing a watch with a second hand may be preferred over a digital watch.
Yes, it is acceptable to ask about watch preference in a lab setting, especially if the experiment involves precise timing. It is important to respect the preferences of all team members and make accommodations if necessary to ensure accurate and reliable results.