[Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?

[Michael]

Matthew
This is a bit off topic but I was a very serious sailor before losing my 
sight and would like to pick your brain.  Can you email me offlist at 
bonsai1b at bellsouth.net?

Thanks
Michael
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Chao" <mattchao at verizon.net>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 3:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?


> Hi, Folks!  One thing i need is not only a waterproof watch that talks, 
> but one that has a good talking countdown timer.  I'm a blind competitive 
> sailor, and need to hear the times during a starting sequence.  Now, try 
> filling that bill.--Matthew Chao
>
> At 11:30 PM 2/14/2011, you wrote:
>>I remember looking at one a few years ago that was water resistant; though
>>the speech was not very clear and I didn't even consider it.
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>[mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Chao
>>Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 2:05 PM
>>To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?
>>
>>I've been told that these don't exist.  Have been looking for the
>>same thing.--Matthew Chao
>>
>>At 12:06 PM 2/14/2011, you wrote:
>> >Last year when I thought I needed a new watch I spent the day
>> >researching the Web for the perfect talking watch. My criteria was:
>> >1. good clear sounding voice.
>> >2. stainless metal band
>> >3. water proof or water resistant.
>> >
>> >In my search I recall finding a deluxe men's water proof sports
>> >watch for $79. This seemed expensive at the time but worth if it
>> >delivered on the water proof claim. I misplaced the results of my
>> >research and cannot find that watch on the Web any more.
>> >
>> >Can anyone recommend a high quality water proof men's talking watch?
>> >Thanks in advance for your help
>> >
>> >Ron in Austin Texas
>> >
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