The term "chronometer" is frequently employed in literature as more than just a timekeeping device—it represents precision, reliability, and the intersection of science with adventure. In Jules Verne’s works, such as in "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas" ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7]) and "A Journey to the Centre of the Earth" ([8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15]), the chronometer is integral to the characters’ navigation and exploration, often symbolizing the rational control of nature amid chaotic adventures. Similarly, in "Around the World in Eighty Days" ([16], [17]), it is portrayed as a model of balance and precision. Its use extends to other narratives as well, including historical accounts in "The Journals of Lewis and Clark" ([18]), philosophical discussions in William James’ essays ([19]), and even into the whimsical description found in de Maupassant’s short stories ([20]) and Dana’s nautical adventures ([21]). Together, these examples illustrate how the chronometer has come to embody a metaphor for meticulous order in the face of the unknown.