Magnetic Tactile Watch with Brown Leather Band
by LS&S
Last verified June 19, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
This watch tells time through touch rather than sight, using two small ball bearings that move around the watch face — one indicating the hour position and one the minutes — so you can read the time discreetly without looking or making noise. It's designed for people who are blind or have low vision and want a watch that doesn't announce the time out loud in social situations. What you get is a complete, self-contained watch with a brown leather band and Swiss quartz movement — no apps, no charging, no pairing required, and the battery lasts about five years. The tactile method takes a little practice to read accurately, especially for minutes, and some users find the ball-bearing system less precise than a talking watch for quick time checks.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- Vocational rehab
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Put on the watch — it's ready to wear and read by touch immediately.
- Set the time by pulling out the crown and turning the hands clockwise, as you would with any standard analog watch.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to Get It
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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from LS&S — view on vendor site; last verified June 19, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.