Hi Scott, that is because it went over 2 lines, if it happens again you will need to try to include it all on a single line. http://onlineshop.rnib.org.uk/display_item.asp?n=11&c=5&sc=16&id=2488&it=1&l =3#contents Regards, John Contact on : (Home) john_farley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx or : (work) john.farley@xxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Sent: 09 August 2005 20:10 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Fw: Re: Tissot Watch Users sorry John, got an error can you check again please? thanks, Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Farley" <john_farley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 8:07 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Fw: Re: Tissot Watch Users > Hi Scott, > > please try > http://onlineshop.rnib.org.uk/display_item.asp?n=11&c=5&sc=16&id=2488&it=1&l > =3#contents > > > > > Regards, John > > Contact on : (Home) > john_farley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > or : (work) > john.farley@xxxxxxxx > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf > Of > Scott > Sent: 09 August 2005 19:56 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Fw: Re: Tissot Watch Users > > Thanks for this John, do you have a direct link to where they sell it > please? > > thanks, > > Scott > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Farley" <john_farley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 7:33 PM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Fw: Re: Tissot Watch Users > > >> Hi Scott, >> >> I bought mine from the RNIB, where they have details. >> >> It can be bought slightly cheaper via mail order from abroad, but then >> you >> do get the difficulties mentioned earlier re guarantees, repairs etc. >> Also, >> remember that as a blind person the RNIB does not impose the VAT that you >> may need to add in other countries. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Regards, John >> >> Contact on : (Home) >> john_farley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> or : (work) >> john.farley@xxxxxxxx >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf >> Of >> Scott >> Sent: 09 August 2005 19:14 >> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [access-uk] Fw: Re: Tissot Watch Users >> >> >> >>> Can you tell me where I can get more details on this watch, features >>> prices etc? >>> >>> thanks, >>> >>> Scott >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Amro Bilal" <amro_bilal@xxxxxxx> >>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 4:48 PM >>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tissot Watch Users >>> >>> >>>> Well Graham, you've got a point, however, remember that you're paying >>>> for a quality Swiss watch made by Tissot, a well established >>>> manufacturer in this industry. As well, this Tissot Silent model >>>> isn't specifically made for VI users. The idea behind it is to be >>>> able to check the time without people around you noticing and as it >>>> happens we can benefit from this touch crystal technology. To my >>>> knowledge no other watch makers are using this technology which's, >>>> IMHO, a very clever idea as it can offer you the functionality of a >>>> digital watch while maintaining the elegant classic look of an >>>> analogue watch. And to be fair, Tissot has models which are quite >>>> more expensive than the Tissot Silent; take for instance the Tissot >>>> Touch >> models. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The main point is that Tissot produced a mainstream product with >>>> added functionality which brings us to a same playing field level >>>> with the sighted user, and I think that's a very good practice and >>>> just hope other businesses would start following this approach. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> After all, we can now enjoy this discussion rather than living in a >>>> world where you have to take what you're given and be thankful. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> You can tell that I'm very passionate about this watch can't you?! >>>> *Smile* >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Just my two pence worth. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Amro B >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Graham Page" <gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 1:19 PM >>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tissot Watch Users >>>> >>>> >>>>> and at that price it wants to be elegant as well. preferably it >>>>> should make the tea, cook the dinner and clean the house as well! >>>>> >>>>> For something that is just a time piece I would need some convincing >>>>> that this is anything but an extreme con. >>>>> >>>>> I am in to Braille and use things like the Braillenote which is >>>>> certainly extremely expensive because, though cheaper in real terms >>>>> than a few years ago, Braille cell technology is still expensive. >>>>> but unless you are heavily into sport and need a watch that stands a >>>>> good chance of survival in water, or you earn wages typical of a top >>>>> end premiership footballer, this price would probably deter most >>>>> would-be buyers especially when braille watches are still available >>>>> for a quoarter of the price. >>>>> >>>>> Cheers >>>>> >>>>> Graham >>>>> Graham Page >>>>> >>>>> Mobile: 07753 607980 >>>>> Fax: 0870 706 2773 >>>>> Email: gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> MSN: gabriel_mcbird@xxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> Skype: gabriel_mcbird >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Amro Bilal" <amro_bilal@xxxxxxx> >>>>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 11:39 PM >>>>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Tissot Watch Users >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi Darran and all, >>>>> >>>>> The watch is grate. Accurate, elegant and water proof. However, one >>>>> thing is good to be aware of, Tissot, the company, functions as >>>>> franchise manufacturers. So if you ever need to fix your watch the >>>>> dealer would have to get the parts from the country you bought it >>>>> from, and that clearly takes more time. Further more, even with an >>>>> international warranty, the dealer here in the UK wouldn't be able >>>>> to replace the watch for you if needed because it will be a none UK >>>>> model. While when you buy it from here obviously all British sales >>>>> regulations apply. I'm talking from a first hand experience. Having >>>>> said that, I don't know if the States' models are the same as the UK >>>>> models. 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