The long-awaited Starfield is finally out, and those who purchased a certain edition of the game also received a bunch of other goodies, including the Chronomark Watch, which is based on the ingame device of the same name. What exactly can it do apart from telling the time, and how does one acquire it, though?
What is the Chronomark Watch & How to Get It
In addition to the game, those who bought the collector’s edition of Starfield also received a case inspired by the containers used by astronauts to bring back samples from the moon.
Inside it is a Constellation patch and the Chronomark Watch, which is a multi-functional watch that can be synced to one’s Android or Apple phone.
It also comes with various accessories, such as an extra NATO-style strap and a magnetic charging puck and micro-USB cable.
A Variety of Features
Apart from telling the time, the watch itself has various other functions, including sensors such as an accelerometer and a barometer. It can even measure the surrounding temperature and count your steps.
All of these are inspired by the actual in-game watch’s functionality, making it perfect for any explorer!
While it may not boast all the bells and whistles found in other smartwatches, like a touchscreen display and call-making capabilities, this compact device proves to be quite useful.
It seamlessly syncs with your phone via Bluetooth, allowing you to receive notifications (though you can only read them) and manage your music playback with ease.
It also has a decently long-lasting battery, with users reporting that it can last a couple of days after fully charging it, even with regular use.
Following a few firmware updates, the watch also now lets users check the weather, which was a feature that initially did not come with it on launch.
The companion app is available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, and it has some basic settings that users can tweak, such as the watch’s date format and clock type. One can also set whether they want it to vibrate whenever they receive notifications.
Unfortunately, for those who did not order the collector’s edition, your only choice to obtain this neat device is through third-party sellers. You might also be able to find replicas online, though these would not feature the same functionality.
In the Game Itself
The Chronomark Watch is given to you very early on in the game. Basically, once you finish the brief intro sequence in the mines, you’ll meet Barrett, a member of Constellation. He’ll hand you this nifty device that has a wide range of features.
The Chronomark Watch has a built-in compass that shows which planet or moon you’re currently on. It also shows your current O2 and CO2 levels, as well as the general direction of nearby hostiles and objectives.
It will even warn you of any environmental hazards that may be affecting you at any given time. With the scanner up, the HUD element will also tell you the current area’s temperature and gravity levels.
In addition to all of these, the watch also acts as your key to the Lodge, which is essentially Constellation’s base of operations. The first time you visit it, a brief cutscene will play, showing the watch in action as it grants you access into the building.
There, you’ll meet various characters that you’ll be interacting with throughout the rest of the main questline. It’s also where you’ll be placing artifact pieces for most of the game’s story. Plus, you get your own bedroom free of charge!
Unfortunately, the watch barely serves any other major story purpose aside from explaining how you can enter the Lodge. But hey, at least you can still reap the other gameplay-related benefits that come with having it!
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