On 17 Feb 2004 16:52:51 +0000
Hugo 'NOx' Tyson wrote:


(Chris Brady) writes:

Whilst the waterproof feature is always useful for yachting, where
are the other features necessary for yachting/sailing?

Like what? Name some? It's *watch*, not a GPS, nor a compass, nor a
barometer, nor a sextant.

Specifically I'm referring to the complete lack of any navigation
functions including direction estimation, tacking angles, ability to
read in the dark (e.g. a back-lit display which my Casio has) -
important for night sailing, and wind direction and strength
estimation - to name a few.

How would a watch do these things? (except read in the dark - are you
sure it's not luminous?) You may as well say "it doesn't do any
sailing functions such as reefing, tacking, trimming and sheeting -
and it can't even be used as an anchor!" ;-)


Well, a digital compass isn't hard to implement, nor is an inertial
sensor. The parts required for those are cheaply available and quite
tiny. But i have no idea how useful those would be to a sailor. At least
when strapped to one's wrist.

Maybe he wants a watch that does everything but tell dirty jokes?
Maybe he wants a watch that tells dirty jokes?

I agree that it sounds like buyer's remorse. hasty purchases can do
that. I feel for anyone who goes through that, but, sheesh, if you can't
take it back, sell it on eBay.