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charging plate that is slightly larger than the body of the watch.
I proved to be all thumbs at this. Instead, my 14-year-old son, a
whiz at all things tech, got it hooked up right away.
In contrast, I found its synching function rather entertaining.
Once fully charged, the user must synchronize the watch with a
smartphone and its online calendar. My own phone uses a Google
calendar app, and the Calendar Watch linked to it seamlessly. The
minute hand then made a bunch of revolutions to advance the watch
to the correct time. Cool to watch.
I was klutzy in yet another regard: Dealing with the Calendar
Watch’s bracelet-style clasp. During the four weeks that I wore this
watch, I never quite got the hang of putting snapping it in place on
my wrist in the morning and, on several mornings, I put it
on backwards.
I also found the time between charges to be a bit short. Were I
abreast of what’s in store for your day, but it leaves you guessing
what day it is. Considering the size of the Calendar Watch’s face, this
wearing the watch every day, eventually I would get accustomed to might be something for its makers to add in when it designs a
keeping it charged and not have to ask my son for assistance. Well, new model.
maybe: When I found the watch to be dead, I simply left it off my arm
One final note about size: I quibble its maker’s description of
for a day or two – which defeats one of its main attractions: acting the Calendar Watch as “classic” in size. To be sure, I’m 5’5” and my
as a go-to accessory for the day’s events. arms are a bit smaller than average, but I think this watch would look
The other thing I found lacking – odd, considering its name
– was a calendar. As in, month, date and year. True, it keeps you
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enormous on most men’s arms. Still, the Calendar Watch drew plenty
of compliments, so perhaps my own tastes are due for an overhaul.