Talking Watch

Talking Watches: A Great Solution

Anyone who has lost his or her sight can tell you, telling time is one of those things that becomes difficult without the help of others. But with alternatives like a talking watch, becoming independent again is that much closer. But the blind are not the only group of people using this kind of watch. If losing track of time is an issue for you as it is for many others, a talking watch with hourly reminders and other time keeping functions can be a great way to keep yourself on schedule.

Makers of Talking Watches

There are many makers of watches that talk, vibrate or otherwise alert their users of the time or give appointment alarms. Some of these makers include:

• Torneau
• Tel-Time
• Avalon
• Simply Talking
• Reizen
• Life With Ease
• Marcel Drucker

Differing Styles

Just as with designer watches or any other timepiece, there are many different styles and varieties of talking watches. Even makers of jewelry watches have options for those who want or need a watch that makes telling time possible for anyone. For those who enjoy high fashion, designers Cartier and Rolex as well as many others make talking timepieces as well, making it possible for the visually impaired to enjoy the luxury in gold, titanium or diamond watches. In addition to high end or haute couture selections, timepieces that talk are also available with many other functions, including daily and weekly calendars, water resistance up to several hundred feet, multiple time zone functions, alarm clock settings and memory for appointments, telephone numbers and address entries.

Braille Watches

Many visually impaired people prefer a Braille watch to one that talks. A Braille watch is a great alternative for those who prefer to keep things a little quieter – with a Braille watch, telling time in a movie, at a meeting or while your partner is asleep next to you is easy and completely silent. Some makers of Braille watches include Carerra and even Omega and Quartz.

Pocket Watches

Many of the makers of talking wrist watches also make talking pocket watches and pendant watches as well. Many people prefer these over the wristwatch option because the larger face makes reading Braille easier if the watch combines Braille and talking. Having the option between Braille and talking gives the user an option for any situation they may find themselves in.

Where To Go

If you are looking for an everyday watch that talks, you can find them anywhere from your corner pharmacy to online purveyors of products for the blind or retailers who carry a large selection of watch types. For excellent selections in many different styles from casual to formal, try shopping online through Maxi Aids. This is an online store that specializes in bringing you an enormous selection of products for the visually and hearing impaired and there are hundreds of talking watch styles to choose from.

Current Innovations

One of the most recent innovations in talking and Braille watches is the solar powered watch invented by Jeonjun Cho, a Korean watchmaker. This amazing device came out of Kyungki University in Korea and is not only extremely efficient and user friendly, but also very attractive and perfect with casual and formal wear. To learn more about this solar powered timepiece, visit the Aving News Network.

Your Best Bet

Not sure which type of watch will work best for your needs? The best possible option for the visually impaired is a watch that offers both talking and Braille. In this way, you can be sure you will be able to tell the time no matter what the circumstance. It is also a wise choice to select a watch that has some level of water resistance – even if it is just to ensure the integrity of the watch while doing dishes or out in the rain.

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