[Electronics-Talk] Braille watch alternatives

Sat Oct 27 17:57:21 UTC 2018

Ticwatch is a smart watch running Android. I haven't ever seen an Apple 
Watch, but I do have a Ticwatch, so that's what I was comparing the 
Tissot to. I'm also assuming that all smart watches have pretty big 
watch faces since you have to interact with them by touch.

On 10/27/18 12:43 PM, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> Chris, what's a Ticwatch?
> Tracy
>
>
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> The Tissot is pretty chunky although it's face isn't that big. I've
> never seen a Apple watch, but I'd suspect it has a bigger face although
> it may not be as chunky. My Ticwatch is bigger then my Tissot, as far as
> the face is concerned, but it's a bit thinner and not as chunky.
>
>
> On 10/26/18 7:10 AM, Annette Carr via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>> 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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> Christopher Chaltain via Electronics-Talk
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>> Cc: Christopher Chaltain <chaltain at gmail.com>
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>>
>> 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
>>>
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>>> 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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