What are radio-controlled solar watches?

Radio-controlled solar watches perfectly unite two key technologies in wristwatches: solar and radio technology. More precisely, they combine the high accuracy of radio-controlled watches with the environmentally friendly drive by solar energy of solar watches.

Should you buy a solar radio-controlled watch?

If you want to go one better in terms of reliability and convenience, then solar radio-controlled watches are particularly recommended. These watches hardly differ visually from other analogue watches. This is because the solar modules are inconspicuously embedded in the dial and are barely visible to the naked eye.

Are radio-controlled solar wristwatches a good choice?

Of course, the design of radio-controlled solar wristwatches is often equally innovative and attractive. Since atomic clocks have a precision tolerance of 1 second in 30.000 years, radio-controlled watches are as close as you can come to absolute timekeeping.

How does a solar watch work?

The watch’s solar cells convert light energy into electrical energy, which is stored in a rechargeable battery. The stored energy powers the watch and allows it to receive radio signals from the atomic clock. The radio signals are used to calibrate the watch’s timekeeping mechanism, ensuring that it displays the correct time.

Can atomic solar watches receive radio signals?

However, the radio signals can be disrupted by interference from other electronic devices, such as cell phones and Wi-Fi routers. To prevent this interference, atomic solar watches are designed to receive radio signals in the early morning hours when interference is least likely to occur.

Which atomic solar watches use GPS technology?

One of the most notable atomic solar watches that utilize GPS technology is the Seiko Astron. This watch is able to receive GPS satellite signals and automatically adjust its time based on its current position on Earth, no matter what time zone it is in. This means that you can travel anywhere in the world and your watch will always be accurate.