[nabs-l] digital braille watch for men

[T. Joseph Carter]

Patrick,

Braille watches are analog.  They use bumps in place of numbers on 
the watch face and open up.  Being able to tell analog time is the 
key, rather than being able to read Braille.  It takes a little 
getting used to, all the same.

I found I was unsatisfied with the quality of the watches designed 
for blind people.  The bands were just uncomfortable and their 
stamped construction pulled hairs literally on a daily basis.  Also, 
there was enough nickel in the bands to cause me some serious skin 
irritation besides.  (I have a sensitivity to nickel.)

I find leather and cloth bands get disgusting far too quickly in the 
summer months, so this left me with milled (as opposed to stamped) 
bracelet bands in stainless steel or precious metal.  When you start 
talking about jewelry type watches, you start talking about jewelry 
type prices.  You won't find a watch that fits my needs under $300 
unless Vinny the Shamwow guy is gonna make you an offer you can't 
refuse for two of them.  (And then you'll have paid $300 by the time 
you've paid for "processing and handling"--but that's a separate 
whole thread which is totally off-topic here..)

Anyway, the only watch I've seen a blind person use in that category 
is the Tissot Silent-T.  It's a big, heavy watch, but it's read by 
touch.  You run your finger around the rim's touch surface and the 
watch vibrates the time as you do it.

I didn't get one of those.  I found I can read a bank watch face with 
high contrast.  To get an idea of what I'm talking about, you can 
look at the Movado watches at a nearby Kay Jewelers.  You might 
prefer to find another brand at another store when you see the price 
tags, though!

Joseph


On Thu, May 07, 2009 at 10:18:21AM -0400, pajohns1 at vt.edu wrote:
>Group,
>
>        First off I don't know if such a watch exists, but if it does. . .   Does anyone have a suggestion for a digital/braille watch in a men's style?  I am looking for a watch where I can read the time through braille (once I learn it), but also be able to verify the time visually.  A talking feature would be nice, but only if it can be turned off.  I don't need any extra features like a stop watch, calendar, or other things, just something simple with a professional look.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Patrick 
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