Hi everyone,
I went years between having my Braille watches cleaned. I'm pretty
particular about keeping my hands clean both for watches and Braille
displays (not saying anyone else is not), so my watches went a while between
cleanings without cosmetic or mechanical problems. I've got two Braille
watches still, one I've had since, perhaps, 2002 and one I've had since my
high school graduation, in 1981.
My current tactile watch, and my all time favorite is the Tissot SilenT
watch. They weren't intended for the "blindness" market, but are really
great watches. They are also rather expensive, this one being a Valentine's
day present from my wonderful wife. It does have a battery, but also doesn't
have to be opened to be "read," is water resistant to a depth of 10 meters,
is shock resistant and has an alarm (the first non-talking watch I ever
owned which had one).
73,
Ron Miller
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Andy Baracco
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 10:21 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Talking Watches
I agree! I did not like the idea of having the Braille watch cleaned every
few months. The only maintenance needed for a talking watch is to have the
battery changed every two years.
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Canazzi
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 2:43 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Talking Watches
Hi Group,
I have to chime in on this. I'm going against the grain here, but I feel
strongly enough to take the chance of receiving flack for it.
Braille watches never worked for me. The hands would always fall off after
a few months. Contrary to what many feel, talking watches can be used in
public if steps are taken with respect to common courtesy.
1. Turn off hourly chimes and alarms.
2. Take a time reading just before any meetings and/or speeches.
3. If possible check time during breaks in activity or bathroom visits.
4. If necessary to check time during meetings or speeches, cup watch
against your ear and cover with free hand.
I have used these courtesy steps for years and I have never gotten any
complaints at all.
LONG LIVE TALKING WATCHES! <laugh>!
On 6/13/2014 4:01 PM, COLLEEN ROTH wrote:
> Hello,
> There is nothing like a good quality Braille Watch.
> I am looking for a Braille Watch which does not need a battery. I know
> if I found one it would be more expensive but that is all right if it
works.
> Some many battery operated watches are not worth it because some
> places charge so much to change the battery or send it out for Service.
> I do not care if the watch is for a man or woman because I do not mind
> a bigger watch.
> I would want it to have an expansion band or have the hardware to
> allow an expansion band to be put on the watch.
> I thought I saw something about a Braille Watch which was not battery
> operated but can't remember which list offered it.
> Colleen Roth
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim Gammon <[log in to unmask]>
> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
> Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 2:13 pm
> Subject: Talking Watches
>
>>
>> Howard, yah I never have liked talking watches and never owned one.
>> Nothing
>> more annoying then a room full of talking watches going off during
>> conventions. Jim WA6EKS
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Howard Kaufman
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 9:51 AM
> @> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Still looking for a talking stopwatch
>>
>> No, just found it.
>> I have a Braille watch. When I want to know the time, I don't want
>> others to know that I want to know the time.
>> Meetings, lectures, etc.
>>
>>
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