This classic watch needs just 1 wind for reliable time that people can feel if their vision makes it difficult.
Made from high-quality, military-grade materials that can withstand water and the elements. One wind lasts 31 hours. The 17 ruby jewels make it easy to feel around the watch. It's the best tactile watch of the bunch, with a classic design and easy-to-read braille.
This model isn't battery-operated.
This affordable talking watch was made for elderly people who still have their vision but struggle to read the hands and numbers.
The neutral design is made for everyone who needs it. The clear voice activates with just 1 button and should power over the outside noise. The strap keeps it sturdy on you or your loved one's wrist. Great gift for grandparents.
The voice sometimes stops working, and elderly wearers may struggle with the stated fix.
Don't want a talking watch? This option lets you feel the time with large braille on the outside and visual (even) numbers inside it.
This watch is made for people who cannot read the numbers but don't want to rely on a voice they may not hear, either. Its chrome band stands up well against cheaper materials on other watches. This watch is simple, but that's the point.
Some want something a little more comprehensive.
The loud, clear, American masculine voice triumphs over loud rooms, coffee shops, etc.
This watch sets itself via radio signals. The 2, 4, 8, and 10 graphics double as buttons for tactile controls. It's got the seconds marked, as well. Long battery life and a stretch band strap keep it comfortably running for weeks at a time.
This option doesn't have tactile braille, though the voice will help.
The large numbers make it easier to read for the visually impaired, and the voice is available when you cannot read those, either.
You can set your talking time reader as an alarm, as well. The clear and loud male voice should be easy to hear in most situations without heavy background noise. It's a helpful timepiece when your vision starts to go. It's also helpful to for those with dementia.
Those with hearing problems may want a tactile braille watch, instead.
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Braille watches are wearable timepieces used by the blind or visually impaired. The two most popular types are the classic analog design, in which the touchable face sits behind a glass that’s lifted when the user wants to tell the time. The clock-hands are made to remain firm as the user touches them to locate their position, but be aware that some watches are made more securely than others. The more contemporary digital designs create dots (like braille) that change position as the time changes. Also popular are electronic talking watches that tell the time at the touch of a button. These can be useful for more active users. Many braille watches are made with bands that are clasp-free.
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