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How to really use the compass on the Arktos?


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These instructions are correct. This works with any watch (as long as it has a 12h dial). Between 6am and 6pm and with no daylight saving time, point the hour hand to the sun and South will be half way between the hour hand and 12. So at 10 o'clock, South would be at 11.

To find North, you go the longer way to the 12 and divide it by two. For the example of 10 o'clock this is 5. IMO, finding South is more intuitive and easier to remember. Just find South and then go to the opposite side of the dial.

24 hr dials are much easier in this respect. Point the hour hand to the sun and South is at 12 o'clock.

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:thumbsupsmileyanim: Thank you Ettienne and Roland! You guys are great! These instructions are way better! Now, I need to find out from the net which part of the hemisphere I am in! LOL

Thank you again and have a greeeeat day!

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