Jinx wrote:
>> The total time to be checked is 5 years and the resolution has to be 1
>> minute.
>
> You simply won't get that accuracy over 5 years with a PIC's TMR. An
> external timing source is needed

Not according to the provided spec.  The OP said nothing about accuracy.

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