Am I missing something here?
ChuckP, do you work in the food industry, if not what do you use the thermometer for?
I do use one when grilling and smoking meat, but have never needed it for skillet cooking, just me.
For myself when the water droplets dance on the hot skillet surface the pan is ready for me, of just place your hand just above the surface to feel some heat.
Now I do agree that the temp is very important with cooking, but I have not burnt anything as of yet.
Tell me what I am missing out on?
But I do like a good thermometer, fact I have 19 antique thermometers hanging beside my desk here in the office.
I do like your skillet.