Planisphere Watch
September 23, 2013 - Comment
Want An Astronomical Watch? At a down-to-earth price? The Planisphere watch, 43mm dia x 9mm thick with a heavy-duty black rubber wristband, is designed for 35°-50° latitude (that’d be our home hemisphere) with a rotating planisphere (think analog star chart) on top of the dial. Has a matte-silver case, precision quartz movement, Luminova dial that
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This is a great watch! I bought one of these as a gift for my husband who is keen on astronomy. The special tin it comes in makes it look extra special. I’ve uploaded a photo to show what it looks like in the tin. This is the ultimate gift for the astronomy geek male.”The watch has a mini planisphere on the dial! Showing the contellations visible in the Northern Hemisphere (between 35 – 50 deg. lat.). Quality construction includes a durable brass case, crystal dome lens, a unique and extremely…
Fun watch for an affordable price Don’t expect extreme astronomical accuracy with this watch. I teach astronomy and the watch is more for show than actually using on a starry night. Very nice looking watch at a very affordable price. Love the non-leather band as well. Glow in the dark feature is cool and doesn’t require the use of a button. Only complaint is that it is hard to tell time! Hands are not distinct enough I guess so the constellations are more visible. Sliding cover obscures hands at times. Recommended for…