Tag: quartz
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Seiko Reissues the Iconic Rotocall: A Nostalgic 1980s Space Shuttle Watch Returns
Seiko Brings Back a Space-Age Favorite Seiko is leaning into space-age nostalgia with the 2025 reissue of the Rotocall, the multifunction digital/analog watch that earned a place in NASA’s spaceflight folklore. Retaining the original 37 mm case size, Hardlex crystal, and the distinctive bezel-operated function selector, the new Rotocall honors its eighties roots while delivering…
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Seiko Revives Retro Rotocall from Eighties Space Shuttle Era
Seiko Brings Back a Space-Era Icon Seiko is leaning into nostalgia with a faithful reissue of its defining space-watch from the 1980s: the Rotocall. The 2025 reissue sticks closely to the original design principles, including the 37 mm case, Hardlex crystal, and the bezel-driven function selector that earned the model its name. For collectors and…
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Dating Ancient Earthquakes with Quartz Clocks: The Sand Dikes of Paleoseismology
Uncovering Earth’s Past: How Paleoseismology Measures Ancient Quakes Paleoseismology is the science of peering into Earth’s seismic history when written records are scarce or absent. In regions where historical earthquake catalogs fade into the distant past, researchers turn to the ground itself to piece together a sequence of damaging events. By studying traces preserved in…
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Decoding Ancient Earthquakes with Quartz Clocks: The Sand Dikes Breakthrough
Unveiling the Past: Why Ancient Earthquakes Matter Paleoseismology—the study of prehistoric earthquakes—offers crucial insights where historical records are sparse or absent. By examining traces left in the ground, scientists can reconstruct when large earthquakes struck, how powerful they were, and how often such events might recur. This knowledge is essential for updating building codes, guiding…