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Tachymeter
A scale converting elapsed time over a known distance into a speed reading.
Complications & displaysTelemeter
A scale estimating distance from the delay between seeing an event and hearing its sound.
Complications & displaysThermometer
A function indicating temperature; wrist contact and operating conditions can influence the reading.
Complications & displaysTide indicator
An indication estimating tidal state from programmed or mechanical information.
Complications & displaysTraveller GMT
A GMT configuration with an independently adjustable local hour hand, useful when changing time zones.