• The digital watch has been on the market since the early 1970s. It differs from an analog watch by having an electronic LED or LCD display, and some versions are more programmable than an analog watch.

• 1. First digital watch: 1970
  2. Mass produced for consumers in 1975
  3. Made from: Plastic, metal, leather
  4. Price range: $20 and up
  5. Power supply: Battery
  6. Display: LED or LCD

• Programmable Features

  Since the advent of cell phones and PDAs, digital watches have becomes less technologically advanced, but there are still options available on some models.

  1. Translator tools
  2. Calculator
  3. Thermometer
  4. Timer
  5. Television
  6. Alarm
  7. Calendar
  8. Elevation meter

• Top Digital Watch Brands

  1. Timex
  2. Casio
  3. Swatch
  4. Seiko

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