[Blindtlk] Vibrating Time Keeping...

[Joel Zimba]

I have the Tissot Silen-T and it is a fantastic watch.  It has the simplest alarm setting system I've ever seen.  

True, telling the time takes a bit longer than the treditional tactile watches, but to me and my geeky cred, it's worth it. 

Joel

On Aug 11, 2011, at 4:51 PM, Rex Leslie Howard, Jr. wrote:

> Go here to checkout a list of vibrating watches
> http://www.independentliving.com/products.asp?dept=158&deptname=Vibrating%20
> Watches
> 
> I noticed that most of the watches were $100 or more but there were some for
> around $50.00 and there may be cheaper one's. I didn't look through the
> whole list.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of James Kelm
> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 2:39 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Vibrating Time Keeping...
> 
> Dear friends,
> 
>    I am looking for a product that I hope someone can help me with.  I am
> looking for some kind of a vibrating watch, pocket clock, etc.  The catch is
> that it has to be able to be set and operated by a totally blind person.  I
> have found a number of vibrating watches, but they can not be operated by
> someone without vision.
> 
>    I am looking for something that I can discreetly wear on my wrist, carry
> in my pocket, etc, that will alert me to a preset time, for example 10
> minutes before I would like to end my sermon.  I currently use my Braille
> watch, but I don't want my congregation getting the impression that I am in
> a hurry and keep checking the time.  Likewise I do not want something that
> has an audible alarm, that can be heard by others.  I want something
> discreet.
> 
>    Thank you for your help!
> 
> 
> Your Brother in Christ,
> Pastor James Kelm
> True Hope Church of Duluth
> www.thcduluth.org
> 218-727-4186
> 
> 
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