Sinclair Black Watch

Thomas Gale

I had a look on ebay and couldn't find a single one of these for sale. Is this because there aren't any working models left. I've read that they were massively unreliable and easily, mortally, damaged. Is this reputation exagerrated. I think they look fantastic and would like to get hold of one if they're not utter rubbish.

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Thomas Gale wrote: »

I had a look on ebay and couldn't find a single one of these for sale.

For a few months now every now and then a black watch Shows up on ebay. They ususaly go for GBP 100+.
Completed Listings on ebay

Is this because there aren't any working models left.

Most of the ones sold on ebay do not work. The one I bought last year for Christmas does not work either.

I've read that they were massively unreliable and easily, mortally, damaged. Is this reputation exagerrated.

No, it's true.

I think they look fantastic and would like to get hold of one if they're not utter rubbish.

For me they are a design icon.

I produced a video about it.
Sinclair The Black Watch 1975 - The video

Enjoy watching (the Video and ebay)! ;-)

Cheers, Urs

Hairy

I always wanted one, but I want one to use, and I don't think I could wear a sinclair black watch if I got one, through fear of it breaking. So I got one of these instead. Only cost me ?3 delivered.

JonB

Is it any good, Hairy? How do you turn the display on?

Hairy

JonB wrote: »

Is it any good, Hairy? How do you turn the display on?

It's good for a cheap chinese watch, keeps good time, nice and light, hardly notice you got it on.

Display comes on when you press the front.