Starfield watch
Not just an in-game item, the Starfield Explorer's Watch, or Chronomark Watch, does more than tell the time.
First given to you by the NPC and companion Barrett, the iconic Starfield watch is both an in-game item and a real world watch that you can link to your phone.
If you’re interested in getting your hands on this watch, check out the best prices and deals for Starfield collector’s editions, or read on for a full breakdown of the watch’s features.
What is the in-game Starfield watch?
The Starfield watch, also known as the Starfield Explorer’s Watch, LPV6 Chronomark, or simply the Chronomark watch, is the Spacefarer’s compass, guide, and key to accessing The Lodge on Jemison. In-game, it displays your stamina bar, the planet you are on, and displays the direction of nearby locations and points of interest. It also has a secondary view which displays environmental information such as the local temperature, the local oxygen level, and the gravitational force of the planet.
What is the physical Starfield watch?
The physical, real-world Chronomark watch comes as part of the Starfield Constellaton Edition – also known as the collector’s edition – and features a number of Starfield-themed design choices and a digital clockface reminiscent of its in-game counterpart. Also known as the LPV6 Chronomark, the Constellation Explorer watch, or the Chronomark, the watch was built by The Wand Company, a British prop manufacturer.
According to Todd Howard, you can “[connect the watch] to your phone to give you notifications and other information.” This is very similar to the Fallout 4 Pip-boy edition which shipped with an arm-mounted computer that allowed you to interact with the game as you played.
The Starfield smartwatch includes a barometer, as well as information on local weather, sunrise and sunset times, and phases of the moon – all of which are perfect if you’re exploring alien worlds.
As a result, the watch will reflect environmental information in real-time, giving you a little taste of Starfield immersion wherever you go, and it’s a fancy timepiece.
Starfield watch case
The Starfield watch ships in a Constellation-themed watch case which Bethesda Art Director Istvan Pely says was “inspired by the cases that the astronauts used during the Apollo era to bring back samples from the Moon.” It has an “intricate locking mechanism” and comes with “a Constellation patch” and a “NATO strap”.
Below, you can see the Starfield watch on display in its opened case.
How do I get the Starfield watch?
The Starfield watch is available as part of the Starfield collector’s edition, which comes with a number of additional goodies. It is not available for purchase separately, so be sure to check out the best Starfield collector’s editions deals and prices, or take a look at getting your copy of Starfield with a pre order or via the Xbox Game Pass.
Setting up the Starfield watch
If you were lucky enough to get your hands on the Starfield watch, there’s a few things you need to do to get it setup.
First, remove the Starfield watch from the watch case, and locate the wireless charging pad beneath the Constellation patch. Plug the magnetic pad into a USB port or a 5V power supply, and ensure the charging pins align with the copper rings on the baseplate of the watch.
While it charges, head over to the Android or Apple Store and download the Starfield watch app. There’s a QR code which comes with the watch, which you can scan with your phone.
Once you have the app installed, and the watch powered, you can pair the devices via bluetooth. You’ll likely be asked to install a firmware update to the watch at this point. Do not power off the watch, close the app, or lock your phone while this process is underway.
Once the watch is paired and updated, you’re good to go!
You can customize everything about the watch’s functionality from the app. You can alter what notifications you get, and there are even instructions on how to care for the device.
Sadly, it does not appear that you can connect the Starfield watch to Starfield Xbox or PC versions. However, there is always the chance that such functionality will be added in a future firmware update.