If you know someone who is sightless, then you're going to want to take some time to check out all of these watch concepts for the blind.
Modern designers are creating a ton of conceptual tools to help the blind lead fuller and more independent lives. One of the simplest and more stylish tools created by these designers are tactile wristwatches. These watch concepts for the sightless are designed specifically for the blind, with nearly all of them incorporating braille into their designs. Telling time may not be the biggest hassle that a blind person faces on a daily basis, but it's still great to see designers thinking of creative ways to make this simple task easier.
10 Watch Concepts for the Blind
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Spiral Dial Timepieces
Tactile Watch by Jake Rynkiewicz Allows the Blind to Feel the Hour
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Sensational Tactile Timepieces
The Rub. Feel. Know Watch Gives You a Sense of the Hour
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Silver Braille Bands
BRAI Jewelry Creates Pieces that Rely on Touch
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Braille Watches
The X-Watch
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Temperature Time-Tellers
Jung Hoon Lee's Rub Feel Know Watch is for the Visually Impaired
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Tactile Timekeepers
The Haptica Braille Watch Indicates the Hour to Your Fingertips
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Braille Watches
‘Feel the Time' Lets You Tell Time by Touch
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Blind Time Tellers
The Braille Wristwatch Makes Telling Time Simpler and Intuitive
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Braille Timepieces
'Tact' from Julien Bergignat Lets the Blind Feel the Time
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Clever Tactile Notations
The 'Braille Stapler' is a User-Friendly Gadget for the Blind
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This Modified Casio AE-1200 Digital Watch is Ultra-Chic
Industrial Design Smartwatches
The 176 CS-500 Smartwatch by Carl Hauser Has a Rugged Form
Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables
The Rabbit R1 AI Watch by Alisher Ashimov is Feature-Rich
Wrist-Worn eSports Watches
The Conceptual MSI Gaming PC Watch by Eslam Mhd is Dragon-Themed
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces
Seiko Presents the New Limited Prospex Speedometer Watch
Cocktail-Inspired Watch Series
Seiko Presents the Exclusive Cocktail Time European & U.S. Range
Visualized Emergency Communication Devices
The 'SITO' Disaster Radio is for Deaf Users
Greek Mythology Smartwatches
The 'ICARUS' Concept Smartwatch by Apostol Tnokovski is Modern
Sophisticated Timepiece Designs
Casio America Updates Its G-SHOCK Black and White Collection
Luxury Automotive-Branded Smartwatches
The Bugatti Ceramique Titane Edition Smartwatch is Sleek
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Hybrid Italian Smartwatch Collections
The Pininfarina SENSO Comes in Four Color Options
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Pearlescent Neutral-Toned Watches
Casio America Launches Two Eco-Conscious Watch Models for Women
Premium Heritage Timepiece Collections
Hilts Unveils its Impressive Chronograph Collection
Glowing Nighttime-Inspired Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex Black Series Has Three New Models
Minimal Collaborative Dive Watches
Swarch and Blancpain Present the Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces
The Momentum UDT Eclipse Synch Solar is Black Ion-Plated
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
Swiss-Made Timepiece Designs
Braun Clocks Presents its First Range of Wristwatches
Luxury Smartwatch Models
The Latest TAG Heuer Connected Wearables Come in Two Options
Alluring Luxury Timepieces
Timex Unveils the Exquisite Jacquie Aiche Intuition Collection
Classic Special Timepiece Variations
Christopher Ward Unveils a Special C1 Bel Canto 9324
Bone Conduction Hearing Aids
The 'Rezonance' Hearing Aid Concept Prioritizes Comfort
Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces
The Patek Philippe Cubitus Collection is the Brand's First in 25 Years
Branded Technology Alarm Clocks
The Apple Snooze Alarm Clock Concept by Antoine Brieux is Cubic
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
Integrated Smartwatch Pillbox Concepts
The Apple Watch Pillbox is an Imagined Medical Design
Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks
The Conceptual 'Halo' Smart Cane by Claire Ko is Advanced
Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections
Barbie's New Doll and Capsule Celebrates the Visually Impaired
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
70s-Style Motorsports Timepieces
These Seiko Prospex Speedtimers Come in Three Styles
Blue Collar Professional Timepieces
The Shinola Mechanic Watch Pays Homage to Skilled Workers
Intelligent Accessible Light Designs
The Conceptual 'Lamptok' Light Supports the Hearing Impaired
Self-Referential Watch Models
The Timex Urban Pop Features the Brand's Slogan on the Dial
Blue-Accented Sporty Watch Designs
Angelus Unveils the Chronodate Titanium Storm Blue Edition
Sophisticated Women's Watches
Richard Mille's Watches Arrive in Three Unique Designs
Gradient Premium Timepieces
The Leica ZM 11 Timepieces is Made with Chronode Technology
Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks
The Conceptual CUBB Alarm Clock Has an Eye-Catching Form
Matte Black Ceramic Wristwatches
Bell & Ross Designs the BR 03 Cyber Ceramic Timepiece
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Haute Silicone Headphone Headsets
The Conceptual Comfortably Headphones are Soft and Chic
Color Blindness-Exclusive Billboards
TD Unveils a Campaign to Highlight Its Accessibility Adapter
Elevated Sporty Men's Watches
Fossil Introduces Its Latest Men's Watch Capsule—the Sport Tourer
Symbolic Pink-Segmented Watches
Armitron Debuts its 'Together In Pink Collection'
Tactile Vehicle Key Fobs
This Conceptual Car Key Fob by Zander De Beer is Ergonomic
Next-Gen Pocket Watches
The Arsham Droplet Reimagines the Classic Pocket Watch
Chic Solar-Powered Timepieces
The NIXON Time Teller Solar Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
Accessibility-Focused Stickers
GE's 'Access Kit' Makes Household Appliances More Accessible
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
Awareness-Focused Pink Timepieces
Zenith Presents a Look at Chronomaster Sport Pink
Futuristic Iridescent Timepiece
Bell & Ross Introduce the BR-X5 Iridescent Watch
Metallic Retro-Futuristic Watches
G-SHOCK Unveils Four Distinct Metallic Silver Watches
Street-Informed Collaborative Timepieces
BEAMS Joins NEEDLES and Timex on a Classic Digital
Daylight-Savings Intricately Made Watches
Bovet Introduces the Récital 28 Prowess 1 Timepiece
Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches
The Citizen 100th Anniversary Special Edition Pocket Watch is Chic
Heat-Resistant Watch Designs
Casio’s Watch Design is Sauna-Ready
Sporty Chic Watch Collections
Briston Boasts Timepieces That are Entirely Conceived in Paris
Haute Fashion Digital Watches
The Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela Collection Has Watch and Ring Styles
Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches
Seiko Presents the Limited Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
Submarine-Inspired Watches
The Shinola Sea Creatures Skeleton Dial Features Ocean-Bound Plastic
Sleek Senior Walker Concepts
The Conceptual Suzuki Go! Motorized Walker Has a Wrap-Around Frame
Ultra-Minimalist Collaboration Timepieces
The Braun + Paul Smith BN0279 Watches are Chicly Stylish
Space-Inspired Titanium Watches
Theo Auffret and Olivier Gamiette Design the SpaceOne Tellurium
Blacked-Out Venice-Inspired Timepieces
The Unimatic Series 8 Black Capsule is Simple and Chic
T-Shaped Remote Controls
The Sightless Remote Control by Gisung Han is Hard to Misplace
Graphic Art-Inspired Timepieces
Ressence Introduces the TYPE 1° Round M Wristwatch
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Casio Releases the Limited-Edition TRN-50 Timepiece
Affordable Luxurious Patterned Watches
BAPE is Inspired by a Premium Design with the TYPE 10
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Retro Digital Tracking Watches
Casio Presents the WS-B1000 Watch with a Simplistic Design
Collaborative Motorsport Watches
B.R.M x Honda Introduce a Collection of Automatic Watches
Stealthy Blacked-Out Timepieces
The Unimatic All-Black Series Has Three Models
Mechanical Hybrid Smartwatch Concepts
Priyanshu Jaiswal Designs the Lunar Eclipse Hybrid Watch
Headband Display Headphones
The Conceptual Boinc Headphones Show Off Track Info or Graphics
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
Global Timezone Timepieces
Nik Bentel Studio and TTT Watches Creates the Time Traveler
Elegant Collaborative Wristwatches
NOAH NY and Timex Join Forces on the Moon Phase Watch
Earth-Inspired Wristwatches
Swatch and OMEGA Present the Moonswatch Mission to Earth
Monochromatic Digital Timepiece Series
G-SHOCK Unveils the New GA-2100 Tone-On-Tone Capsule
Braille Advent Calendars
Purdys Chocolatier Launched an Accessible Advent Calendar
Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers
The 'CClock' Candle Timer by Pelin Özbalcı is Calming
Engaging Braille Education Devices
The Braille Learning Device is Based on the Six-Dot Arrangement
Mascot-Centric Luxe Timepieces
AP and KAWS Join on the Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon "Companion"
Ocean-Bound Plastic Timepieces
The Amitron Wave Collection Shows Off a Sustainable Aesthetic
Elegant All-Black Watch Cases
Golden Concept and BLVCK Paris Have Launched a New Collaboration
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Modernized Vintage Wristwatches
Elif Bulut Designs the Vintage Alarm Clock & Wristwatch
Minimalistic Metallic Timepieces
The Waldor & Co Novel 40 Cap D’ail Has a Black Brass Dial
Luxe Swiss Timepiece Ranges
The Golden Concepts Automatic Swiss-Made Watch Will Arrive in 2024
Hearing Aid Wearable Glasses
The Bruckhoff Spectacle Aids are a Non-Intrusive Hearing Enhancer
Ergonomic Hearing Aid Earbuds
The Conceptual 'Claro' Hearing Aid Has an All-in-One Design
Chromatic Astronaut-Inspired Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC947 is Heritage-Inspired
Sustainable Luxury Wristwatches
ID Genève Designs the Circular 1 Grenat Dial Watch
Timepiece-Inspired Suitcases
The Conceptual Casio 'AeroEase' by Harshita Kaur is G-SHOCK-Inspired
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Inclusive Braille Toy Cars
Mattel Introduces a New Hot Wheels Braille Car
Ultra-Thin Watch Prototypes
Konstantin Chaykin Designs the ThinKing Timepiece with a Sleek Shape
Wilderness-Ready Smartwatch Models
The Garmin tactix 7 AMOLED Edition Has an Adaptive Display
Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser
Chanho Ju Designs the Clock Pill Dispenser Concept
Ultra-Compact Diver Timepieces
The Doxa SUB 200T Watch Offers a Smaller Take on a Classic
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Tactile Digital Comics
Webtoon and Dot Inc. are Bringing Inclusivity to Popular Series
Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts
Vadzim Sadouski Designs a Clear Music Design Concept
Sporty Silver Watch Designs
Angelus Has Unveiled the Chronodate Titanium Magnetic Silver Edition
Playfully Tactical Timepieces
The ADPT Series 1 Dual Time Watch Has a Titanium Case
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Icelandic Nature-Inspired Watches
Johan Link Creates the LinkOne Timepiece with Minimal Design
Sleek Affordable Digital Timepieces
Tissot Presents the PRX Digital Watches to its PRX Line
Inclusive Premium Haircare
Sisterwould Bottles Include Braille and Tactile Product Differentiators
Multiple Dice-Inspired Digital Watches
Timestop Introduces a Look at Its D-20 Digital Watch
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
Hidden Bottle Opener Timepieces
Raskh Designs the Leverage Watch with a Bottle Opener
Motorway-Inspired Minimal Timepieces
Margaret Calvert Designs the M1 Watch for Mr Jones Watches
Peaceful Ceramic Timepieces
Tranquil Living and Japanese Art Inspired Talidara's Heiwa Watch
Bold-Colored Watches
Swatch Unveils its Transparent COLORS OF JOY Collection
Nostalgic Radio Concepts
The Calming Noise Radio by Gisung Han has a Minimal Design
Joint Swiss-Movement Mechanical Watches
Hodinkee and Braun Join Forces on Limited Timepieces
Minimalist Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces
Botta Watches Come in Seven Models to Choose From
Modernized Retro Diver Timepieces
The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Watch Revives a Classic Model
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Retro-Inspired Sporty Timepieces
Orient Unveils a Neo Classic Sport Technical Watch
Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks
The 4RQ002-003 by Rhythm Supports and Prepares for Disasters
Wireless Clock Charger Concepts
Nihoy Lahiri Designs the Multifunctional Zenith Clock Concept
Minimal Global Desk-Side Clocks
Masafumi Ishikawa Designs the World Clock for Desks
Collaborative Racing-Themed Timepieces
TAG Heuer Excites Fans with a Formula 1 Kith Collection
DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets
The Team at Tèfo Clockwork Creates a DIY Kit for Fans
Minimal Braille Learning Devices
SAQ Design Introduces a Look at the SMARTIO EDU Device
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Distraction-Free Alarm Clock Concepts
Ahmed Rashad Designs the Sleek Wireless Clock Chargers
Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks
Lautaro Lucero and Shapr3D Design the Wooden Desk Clock Concept
Warped Visual Luxurious Timepieces
Berneron's Debut Timepiece is Dubbed the Mirage