When is a watch not a watch?
May 12, 2005 10:56 AM Subscribe
I would like to have a portable device for keeping track of the time that is not a wristwatch (I seem to inevitably lose all wristwatches) but can be stored and accessed with ease. I was thinking maybe something I could store in my wallet. Any suggestions or ideas?
This was on Gizmodo a while ago. Unfortunately it is still unavailable despite regular emails on my part.
posted by jmgorman at 11:00 AM on May 12, 2005
posted by jmgorman at 11:00 AM on May 12, 2005
Sounds like you're looking for a Nurse's Watch
There's a pile for sale on the eBay.
posted by Capn at 11:05 AM on May 12, 2005
There's a pile for sale on the eBay.
posted by Capn at 11:05 AM on May 12, 2005
yeah, I was gonna ask, don't you have a cell phone? seems to be the default personal clock where I live...
Pocketwatches are snazzy, tho'. I had a nice swiss army pocketwatch for some number of years that only cost about $70 or something, and I really liked it. Plus it finally solved the eternal question of what those extra little pockets in jeans are for (I know, they're for your dope, but for those of us without such hobbies, they were mysteries. until the pocketwatch!)
posted by mdn at 11:30 AM on May 12, 2005
Pocketwatches are snazzy, tho'. I had a nice swiss army pocketwatch for some number of years that only cost about $70 or something, and I really liked it. Plus it finally solved the eternal question of what those extra little pockets in jeans are for (I know, they're for your dope, but for those of us without such hobbies, they were mysteries. until the pocketwatch!)
posted by mdn at 11:30 AM on May 12, 2005
Delmoi - I was thinking the same thing. I have a flip phone with an LCD on the front (when closed) that displays the time. I hate wearing a watch, so this is perfect for me.
posted by grateful at 11:31 AM on May 12, 2005
posted by grateful at 11:31 AM on May 12, 2005
Response by poster: Sorry, should have clarified. I have a cell-phone, but it is old and clunky and I use it only for car emergencies, so I usually do not have it on me.
Several of the above items look like they would fit my needs. The time tags are particularly awesome but unfortunately not presently available.
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I bow to AskMe's immense powers once again.
posted by selfnoise at 11:38 AM on May 12, 2005
Several of the above items look like they would fit my needs. The time tags are particularly awesome but unfortunately not presently available.
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I bow to AskMe's immense powers once again.
posted by selfnoise at 11:38 AM on May 12, 2005
I used to buy plastic kids' watches and keep them on my keychain. Same idea as a pocketwatch, I guess, but cheaper.
posted by MrMoonPie at 11:50 AM on May 12, 2005
posted by MrMoonPie at 11:50 AM on May 12, 2005
I use a pocketwatch-as-keychain too. Don't buy expensive or delicate ones, since they get a lot of rough treatment.
posted by kokogiak at 12:06 PM on May 12, 2005
posted by kokogiak at 12:06 PM on May 12, 2005
The time tags seem to be available from the manufacturer.
posted by Utilitaritron at 3:49 PM on May 12, 2005
posted by Utilitaritron at 3:49 PM on May 12, 2005
Might I suggest a Swiss Army Knife with a clock? This page indicates that the "Voyager" has that feature. As a bonus, you'll have a nice set of tools with you at all times (no pun intended).
posted by krisjohn at 5:12 PM on May 12, 2005
posted by krisjohn at 5:12 PM on May 12, 2005
Or walk into many government buildings. I had to stop carrying my pocketknife after 9/11.
posted by MrMoonPie at 12:44 PM on May 13, 2005
posted by MrMoonPie at 12:44 PM on May 13, 2005
Oh, I'm sorry, was the original poster an American?
How about a pedometer then, most of them have clocks, plus they can help you manage your weight.
posted by krisjohn at 7:46 PM on May 13, 2005
How about a pedometer then, most of them have clocks, plus they can help you manage your weight.
posted by krisjohn at 7:46 PM on May 13, 2005
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Ordinary flip-open pocketwatches are nice, although in my experience they tend to break easily.
These days I just use my cell phone.
posted by Four Flavors at 10:59 AM on May 12, 2005