The TAG Heuer Microtimer is a very unique looking, very sophisticated Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Mens 26300ST.OO.1110ST.07 Watches designedfor timing sporting events with unprecedented accuracy. The fact that TAG Heuerwas the first to achieve this level of precision is a testament to its reputationin the world of racing.The Microtimer sells for roughly $1,300.Additional resourcesTheMicrotimer product page.TheMicrotimer Diamonds.Microtimerproduct card (PDF).Microtimeruser manual (PDF).Update (4/15/2005): From Watch Report reader Victor Shiff, "The 1/1000 timer from TAG Heuer is not the first such watch.
In 1966, Heuer (before it was TAG Heuer) patented the first miniaturized electronictimekeeping instrument accurate to 1/1000th of a second. Now, 38 years later, TAGHeuer releases the first wristwatch capable of the same level of precision: theMicrotimer.Features of the MicrotimerF1 racing timer. Measurements precise to 1/1000th of a second.Time each lap individually, and quickly recover the fastestlap in Best Lap mode. (Maximum lap time of59 minutes, 59 seconds, and 999 thousandths of a second.)Lap indicator. While in F1 racing mode, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Mens 26300ST.OO.1110ST.07 Watches displays the number ofthe current lap. (Maximum of 80 laps.)Total race time. In addition to the time of the current lap, watch the totaltime of the race.Alarm (sounds for 60 seconds).Chronograph (stopwatch) with split times. (Measures to 1/1000th of asecond, maximum time of 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds, and 999 thousandthsof a second.)Date.Dual time zone display.Quartz movement.Water-resistant to 100 meters (10 ATM, 10 BAR, or 330 feet).Scratch-proof, anti-reflective sapphire crystal.Water-resistant, vulcanized, anti-UV treated rubber strap.Backlight (illuminates for six seconds).Low battery indicator (battery life between2 and 3 years, depending on use)."Screen saver." Turns the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Mens 26300ST.OO.1110ST.07 Watches display off when not in use.
