[Electronics-Talk] Braille watch alternatives

Fri Oct 26 12:03:53 UTC 2018

For those of you who own a talking atomic clock or watch, or are considering 
the purchase of one as an alternative to a Braille timepiece, be aware that 
the National Bureau of Standards has proposed shutting down radio station 
WWV in its 2019 budget.  As many of you know, WWV, based in Colorado, 
transmits a daily time signal that synchronizes millions of atomic clocks 
and watches to the correct time.  If WWV were to be  shut down, these 
devices would be rendered obsolete and would have to subsequently be set 
manually, which would be a major hassle for the thousands of blind consumers 
who already own them , for which they paid a hefty premium.  So if you are 
considering the purchase of a talking atomic clock or watch, save your money 
and wait until the future of WWV is clearer.  Under a mandate from the 
President, all federal agencies have been ordered to reduce their budgets by 
at least 5% for fiscal year 2019, and the NBs, which operates WWV, 
apparently believes that it has outlived its usefulness.  .  There is a good 
chance that WWV will be shut down if the Republicans retain control of 
Congress after next month's midterm elections.  If you feel that this move 
is yet another affront to us blind consumers, cast your vote accordingly on 
Election Day.

Gerald

-----Original Message----- 
From: Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2018 7:43 AM
To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
Cc: Tracy Carcione
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Braille watch alternatives

Chris, it does sound interesting, but it sure is big.  Last I looked it only 
came in man-size, kinda big for my more dainty wrist.  I had heard they were 
working on a ladies' version, but didn't see it.

Santiago, the Tisot is just a dial.  You run your finger around the dial, 
and, when you reach the hour, it vibrates one way, and the minutes vibrate 
another way.  At least that's my understanding; Chris can correct me.
Tracy

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 8:25 PM
To: Sandra Johnson; Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
Cc: Christopher Chaltain
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Braille watch alternatives

One nice thing about the Tissot is that there are no exposed parts and
you never have to lift the crystal or expose any parts at all. This is
why I think it should pretty much last forever. It's an expensive,
heavy, nice looking watch, so I wear it when I dress up. It's also
rugged, so I also wear it when I go kayaking.

On 10/25/18 6:42 PM, Sandra Johnson via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> Hi Again:
>
> I did forget to say that I never wear my Braille watch when doing
> anything around the house or yard that could damage the watch by dish
> water, cleaning products, dust, dirt and even when grooming my long
> hared golden.  I slip off the watch and tuck it safely in my pocket so
> I can take it out if I really need to check the time.  Before taking
> out the watch I be sure to cleanse my hands so nothing gets into the
> watch.  I do not know if my extra caution extended the life of my
> watch but it can't hurt to be careful. Since we have to open our watch
> faces they are more susceptible to dust and dirt getting into them.
>
>
> Sandra
> -----Original Message----- From: Santiago Velasquez via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 7:23 PM
> To: Electronics-Talk
> Cc: Santiago Velasquez
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Braille watch alternatives
>
> HI To you all.
>
> I currently own the EOne,
> and it is a great timepiece. With regards to durability, I have had it
> since the beginning of this year, and it is still in pristine
> condition. I wear it everyday, and it is great. Its design would
> suggest that it would be more durable than the regular Braille
> timepieces. All of the components that make the timepiece work, are
> not expose to the outside. And the ball bearings seem pretty durable.
> Granted, I have not used it to do any gardening as per your question
> Tracy, so I would not be able to comment there.
>
>
> Regards
> Santi
>
>> On 26 Oct 2018, at 1:18 am, evelyn weckerly via Electronics-Talk
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi, tracy, and all,
>>
>> My first Seiko watch lasted many years; my second one did not.
>> Afterward I had two Braille watches and oneBrailleandtalk one which
>> worked for only a shorttime.  At the 2011 convention, our
>> Independence Market had a sale on a Swiss electric watch because that
>> particular model was being discontinued.  I got one for $100 instead
>> of $150.  I'm still using it. As far as I know, its replacement is
>> available.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Evelyn
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and
>> appliances'"<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>> <mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Date sent: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:06:52 -0400
>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Braille watch alternatives
>>
>> I much prefer a watch I can check silently, as opposed to a talking
>> watch.
>> I keep buying braille watches, but they always break after a year or
>> 2. The
>> best I've had is a Seiko, so far.
>>
>> Does anyone own one of the alternative watches, like the EOne or the
>> Tisot?
>> Do they last any longer?  The EOne is much more affordable than the
>> Tisot,
>> but are there problems with the ball bearings?
>>
>> I need a sturdy, long-lasting watch, one that can stand up to stuff like
>> being worn while working in the yard.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>>
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