Well, first, I'd look for a new job. But that aside ...
If I can demonstrate that the discrepancy is linear, I'd much prefer thermometer #1. If it's nonlinear, all bets are off. It might be that the thermometer #1 is stuck at a reading of 119 or it might be that the reading is valid (measuring temperature) but in need of calibration. That's from one perspective. Others with different disciplinary backgrounds well might argue that it isn't valid because the reading is off.
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