[Electronics-Talk] Braille watch alternatives

Fri Oct 26 12:10:09 UTC 2018

I had always wanted a Tissot, and when I finally had a chance to get one into my hands I was disappointed with how big it is.  It is too big for my wrist.  With that said, I'm now wondering how big it is compared to an Apple  Watch.

I have always wanted to see the Alexandra Vision line of Pendant watches.  I do not know if they are still available, but here is a link to a description and a link to AbleMart where it says it is in stock.

SOAR - Meteor Vibrating Pendant Watch
http://soar.askjan.org/Product/az0yMTkyJnQ9MCZpPTAmdj0zODc2

Alexandravision Comet Black Appears to be sold by AbleMart.  I do not know if they carry the various models that I was once aware of.
https://www.enablemart.com/alexandravision-comet-black

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From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 7:13 PM
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Cc: Christopher Chaltain <chaltain at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Braille watch alternatives

My first two Seiko watches lasted for decades each. Currently I have a Tissot and a Victorinos. The Tissot was hard to find, and you want to make sure you get the right model, i.e. the Silen-T. I haven't had either of them for decades, but I don't see why the Tissot won't last forever. I don't like the Victorinos much though. I find the face too small. I am intrigued by the Eone though, and I'd love to see one in action. It also seems like it should be pretty durable.

On 10/25/18 10:18 AM, evelyn weckerly via Electronics-Talk 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
> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and 
> appliances'"<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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