[Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?

Tim Shaw tshaw2007 at hotmail.com
Wed Feb 16 15:57:19 UTC 2011 

What do you mean no one makes Braille watches anymore? The state agency here in Texas still has them to give out to consumers so they are obviously getting them from somewhere.
 
> From: bwaylimited at verizon.net
> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:38:50 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?
> 
> 
> My experience is that these vendors couldn't care less if you get stuck with 
> a talking watch whose battery dies prematurely. Their attitude is that they 
> will be happy to replace the battery for you for a nominal charge as long as 
> you pay to ship it back to them, which would cost at least $5. And if you 
> don't want them to replace the battery, they will be happy to sell you a new 
> watch whose battery might also die prematurely. This is like minting money, 
> because blind consumers have no other alternatives. We can't buy mechanical 
> braille watches anymore because nobody makes them. So these vendors 
> basically have you by the gonads.
> 
> Gerald
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Shannon Cook" <SCook at sccb.sc.gov>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?
> 
> 
> > Has anyone tried to band together and go to these companies to tell them 
> > how poor the life of the watches are, and work with them to improve their 
> > quality?
> >
> > Shannon Cook, MSW
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> > [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Christopher 
> > Chaltain
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:05 AM
> > To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> > Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?
> >
> > Actually, I'd prefer a braille watch from Rolex!
> >
> > BTW, I've had two Seiko braille watches for more than the past 20 years,
> > and I've never had any trouble getting a jeweler to change the battery.
> > Of course, a Seiko watch and a Radio Shack watch are a bit different.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Christopher
> > chaltain at gmail.com
> >
> >
> > On 2/16/2011 8:39 AM, Ron.Lucey at dars.state.tx.us wrote:
> >> I'll take two Rolex talking watches.
> >> Regarding watch battery replacement, I called around to jewelry and watch 
> >> repair stores in my zip code and prices to replace a batter ranged from 
> >> $10 per watch to $20. Most businesses them said there would be no charge 
> >> if the watch still didn't work with a new battery..
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> >> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy
> >> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 6:28 PM
> >> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> >> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?
> >>
> >>
> >> How about a talking Rolex? Perfect for the blind executive who wants
> >> nothing but the best.
> >>
> >> Gerald
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From:<Ron.Lucey at dars.state.tx.us>
> >> To:<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 7:00 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?
> >>
> >>
> >>> There are several venders that sell a brand of watch called "Reizen" 
> >>> which
> >>> is described as water resistant but not water proof. They look pretty
> >>> cheaply made and not very professional looking; mot something you would
> >>> want to wear to a formal business function. Too bad someone can't charge 
> >>> a
> >>> little more and build a water resistant watch with better quality.
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> >>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Christopher J
> >>> Chaltain
> >>> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 5:38 PM
> >>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> >>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?
> >>>
> >>> I've searched for these watches on eBay from time to time, but I've 
> >>> never
> >>> come across one. Are you searching on anything in particular, or do I 
> >>> just
> >>> need to be more tenatious?
> >>>
> >>> On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 05:40:34PM -0500, Matt Diemert wrote:
> >>>> It's a vibrating watch so, the hand movements vibrate on the face.
> >>>> I just bought another one of these a few weeks ago from ebay for $150.
> >>>> They aren't really made any more so I've been trying to have a few in
> >>>> reserve in case something happens. Though Honestly I've had the same 
> >>>> one
> >>>> now
> >>>> since 07 with no problems.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Warm Regards,
> >>>> Matt Diemert
> >>>> 330-980-0046
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> >>>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Chao
> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 5:33 PM
> >>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> >>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?
> >>>>
> >>>> Guess that doesn't help me much; am totally blind.--Matt.
> >>>>
> >>>> At 07:58 AM 2/15/2011, you wrote:
> >>>>> The SilenT is accessible, waterproof, and has a timer, but it is not
> >>>> talking.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew 
> >>>>> Chao"<mattchao at verizon.net>
> >>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> >>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 4:57 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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> > February is Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) Month. ARMD is the 
> > leading cause of blindness in America for those aged 50 and over. Risk 
> > factors for this disease include: smoking, obesity, race, family history 
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