Wristwatch collectors out there?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

The altimeter isn't as accurate as some of the Casio's I've owned, but its still an amazing piece

Can you calibrate it?

[MurphysLaw]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Can you calibrate it?

I have calibrated it a few times, not sure if I'm too close to sea level or what the deal is. Sometimes its right on, others it'll show me as 100ft above sea level

[markem]

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

I have calibrated it a few times, not sure if I'm too close to sea level or what the deal is. Sometimes its right on, others it'll show me as 100ft above sea level

Altimeters are affected by atmospheric pressure. You need to recalibrate it any time the barometer moves much, etc. 100 feet is not much for an altimeter to be off. You need to have a solid place of known elevation for calibration within relatively short range of where you want the altimeter to read properly. You don't just set-and-forget an altimeter.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by markem

Altimeters are affected by atmospheric pressure. You need to recalibrate it any time the barometer moves much, etc. 100 feet is not much for an altimeter to be off. You need to have a solid place of known elevation for calibration within relatively short range of where you want the altimeter to read properly. You don't just set-and-forget an altimeter.

Do you know of a certified elevation near your house. I use to have a bike computer with altimeter built in. I found the "official elevation" of my driveway and would reset the altimeter each ride if it was off.

[markem]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Do you know of a certified elevation near your house. I use to have a bike computer with altimeter built in. I found the "official elevation" of my driveway and would reset the altimeter each ride if it was off.

yes, the official elevation marker for my subdivision is about 1 block from me.

[ade06]

Originally Posted by markem

yes, the official elevation marker for my subdivision is about 1 block from me.

Just curious, what do you all do with all of this information?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by ade06

Just curious, what do you all do with all of this information?

If you set the altimeter, you can calculate current elevation or feet climbed within a timeframe.

[Volusianator]

What should I be looking for in a nice wristwatch case? I'd like to build my own as I'm a woodworker, but really have no idea what features y'all look for in a case. I appreciate any input.

Wade

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by Volusianator

What should I be looking for in a nice wristwatch case? I'd like to build my own as I'm a woodworker, but really have no idea what features y'all look for in a case. I appreciate any input.

Wade

make sure you make the slots wide enough in case you plan on buying wide watches. also make them deep enough so that the crystals dont hit the inside of the box top.

[Volusianator]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

make sure you make the slots wide enough in case you plan on buying wide watches. also make them deep enough so that the crystals dont hit the inside of the box top.

I've been working on the design and I'm relatively close, however I need watch pillows. I could sew them myself, but my sewing skills are average at best, I could have an upholstery shop make them, but I would think that would get pricey, I'm looking for something like the ones pictured below, but just can't find anything other than the actual square pillow looking things which I don't want. Any ideas guys?