Worldwide Atomic Solar Watch

Hammacher carries some delectable devices from time to time, and this time round they’re offering what they dubbed the first Worldwide Atomic Solar Watch. We don’t suppose they’re wrong on that, so let’s see what this timepiece offers.

This is the first solar watch that can receive signals from six atomic clock radio broadcasts worldwide, providing unerring timekeeping while eliminating the need to set the time or replace a battery. It updates itself up to six times per day from time signals broadcast by radio clocks located in the U.S., UK, Germany, Japan (two clocks), and China. The watch will attempt to receive a signal from the nearest radio clock trasmitter (based upon the home city you select). Photovoltaic cells in the watchface capture sunlight and convert it into power for the built-in battery, lasting up to seven months without further exposure to light once fully charged. It automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time and provides the time in 48 cities worldwide. It has a 1/100th second stopwatch, countdown timer, and four alarms. It has a durable resin exterior that resists shocks and a double sealed case back and sealed buttons; water-resistant down to 600′.

It would be a shame if you had a more accurate way of telling time and yet still can’t make it on time for your appointments! If only this $159.95 watch came with some sort of anti-late mechanism.

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Worldwide atomic solar watch from Hammacher Schlemmer Says:

[...] Published by Maria Mihale, on May 25 2009, in the categories: Gadgets From time to time I have written about some interesting devices that we were offered by Hammacher Schlemmer and that seemed to be not only innovative, but very peculiar in the same time. This time, for example, I’m going to tell you about a timepiece that is claimed to be the first ever Worldwide Atomic Solar Watch. I cannot say they are totally right, because I actually don’t know, but it is quite impressive as far as the things it is able to do are concerned. So let’s see if the device is worth the bother. First of all, it was deisgned to receive signals from six different atomic clock radio broadcasts from all over the world, so that the user can enjoy the benefits of an infallible timekeeping. More than that, he/she won’t have to worry about setting the time or replacing its battery. Another advantage is the fact that this atomic solar watch is also able to automatically update itself, synchronizing with no more than six times during each day with the help of the “time signals broadcast by radio clocks located in the U.S., UK, Germany, Japan (two clocks) and China”. So, let’s now see how the watch works. First of all, you should select a home city. Based on the name of the city you provide, the watch will try to get its signal from the radio clock transmitter that is the nearest to the certain city. There are some photovoltaic cells placed in the watchface that are designed to capture the sunlight and then to convert this sunlight into power. This way the integrated battery is being powered and it will operate approximately seven months. On the other hand, the Worldwide Atomic Solar Watch can be set for the Daylight Saving Time, telling you the time for 48 different cities of the world. Other features include a 1/100th second stopwatch, a countdown timer and four alarms. As for the material the watch is made of, you should know it’s a durable resin resistant to shocks. The watch is also waterproof. The device is available at Hammacher Schlemmer for $159.95. (Source: Coolest-Gadgets) [...]

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