Bill,

4194304 Hz = 2^22 Hz so 22 flip-flops gets you down to 1 Hz. The binary divider is s similar to how the Seiko Beta 21 was designed. See [1] for an example of a clock that uses this frequency.

What's nice about the Omega Ships Chronometer shown there is that it has a LEMO 1PPS output so one can make precise measurements of the clock without opening it and without resorting to audio, optical, vibration, or magnetic methods. I have one here if you have any questions about construction, repair, or performance (measured against GPS).

/tvb

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_Marine_Chronometer#4.19_MHz_Ships_Marine_Chronometer


On 9/11/2020 10:30 AM, Bill S wrote:
A friend has acquired a Chelsea Clock Company Chronoquartz which was probably made in the 70's. He has measured the oscillator frequency at approximately 4.194304 MHz. He wanted to know what arrangement of dividers they used to run the 4 pole stepper motor to step seconds. Anybody know?

Thanks,

Bill_S

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