MedicAlert Watch

I gave up wearing a watch several years ago. I hated having something on my wrist, and I could find the time on my phone or computer. But with the 'betes, you gotta know what time it is constantly!

So, I recently ordered a MedicAlert Watch, and it arrived a couple days ago. It was pricey ($139 plus S&H), but I really needed a watch/M-A bracelet solution. I had to have the band adjusted, but that was an easy $7 to spend.


Here's what I like:

• Two birds, one stone. I know what time it is, and I don't have to wear a separate MedicAlert bracelet.
• If your medical info changes, you can get a new case back for only $20.
• High quality watch. Citizen seems to be a good brand that gets good reviews.
• Fairly comfortable.
• Water resistant. No scuba diving, but showering and washing dishes OK.
  
• This watch is Solar powered...no battery replacement ever needed. (branded as "Eco-Drive")
• It has a second hand.
• It doesn't have an audible "tick" sound.

Here's what I don't like:

• No luminous hands
• No backlight
• While it is fairly comfortable and fits well, it is difficult to take on and off. The band doesn't stretch very much.
• It was impossible to order on-line. The "purchase" function on the website doesn't work. I ended up just calling MedicAlert on the phone, and it was easy from there.
  

Overall, I like this watch.