[Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?

Wed Feb 16 19:17:41 UTC 2011

    I didn't say that nobody makes Braille watches anymore.  You can buy all 
the battery-powered Braille watches you want.  I said that nobody makes 
mechanical Braille watches anymore.

    Gerald


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Shaw" <tshaw2007 at hotmail.com>
To: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Water proof talking watch?


>
> 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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