Combination Clock, Timer and Stopwatch with Large, Easy-to-Read Digital Display, White

I was looking for a 'wearable' timer solution when I came across the Polder 898-90 Clock, Timer and Stopwatch. Wow, what a great idea! The three key features of this unit are Clock, Timer (count down) and Stopwatch (count up). All three are accessed by their individual "rice-sized" buttons on the lower right-hand edge, and set via the shared numerical keypad (small red buttons) on the front of the unit to the right of the digital clock face. Additional buttons are the larger gray "Clear" button, and the yellow "Start/Stop." It couldn't be any easier! The unit itself measure about 4" x 1" x 3/8". It's small enough to put in your shirt pocket, or hang around your neck, but still large enough to read and set with relative ease. There are a couple of features I really like, one being the timer's ability to "count up" when it goes off, so you always know just how long over the set time you are for those cookies in the oven! The timer also 'remembers' your last setting, so if you use it daily for a regular task (such as timing tea steeping in a cup) you'll only have to set it once and then use the "Start/Stop" button to repeat without resetting. The Stopwatch feature works as you would expect: select it and then press the "Start/Stop" button to count up (works in "seconds, minutes, hours" only). The clock is a 12-hour clock with AM and PM. There is no 24-hour option. The 'buzzer' is a pleasant 4-bip sound, rather than a single grating blare. It's easy to hear, especially if the unit is around your neck, without being obnoxious. On the back of the unit is magnet, useful for storing it on your fridge. The hole is the lower right corner if for the included lanyard, which is basically just a piece of string that you thread and knot. A nicer lanyard can be purchased separately if required. I threaded a metal key ring into mine and purchased a detachable, clip on, lanyard so that I could remove it as needed. The Polder 898-90 takes a small coin battery, which is included. Whether I'm in the kitchen, laundry room, garage, or even outside, I'll never again burn another cookie, let a cup of tea go cold, or miss taking medication with the Polder 898-90 Clock, Timer and Stopwatch around my neck. I love it!

My least favorite thing is, that the cord goes through the corner hole and it wants to stand on edge as it hangs from my neck. This means it often spins so the LED is facing my chest. I wish the loop at the end was designed to get it to lay flat FACE out. Really--that is the worst part of it... LOL Simple, quick to set. has two magnets on the back so you can attach it to fridge or any other metal surface. I mostly use the TIMER (meaning countdown) instead of the COUNT-UP which is the type of "timer" that you would use to track how long a runner takes in a race. Loud enough for my use. I don't have so much noise or music blaring that it would drown out. And having it around my neck ensure I hear it. It stays on all the times it seems, but it has worked for months now without needing another battery. I use it to keep busy and focused during the day. My focus can be wickedly deep, resulting in me realizing I'm hungry because it is 7PM and I didn't eat lunch. When I do laundry it takes all day--because I remember I have a load in the basement about every 2-4 hours. I set it when I've started a load to prompt me to go downstairs. If I am distracted and I want to do something else, I set 30 minutes and let myself have a 30 minute distraction then return to work. If I have a boring or unlikable task to do that is going to take a long time, I commit to just 30 minutes and set a timer. Tackling little chunks of undesirable tasks really can make the difference.

Here's a tip for you regarding the need for a cover; until the manufacturer creates a cover so as not to press buttons while in your pocket, etc., you may find you have better luck if you set your timer, (or count up) and after that, press the "clock" button so that the time is displayed. Sure you'll likely press buttons accidently, but chances are it won't mess up your timer/counter, as you would have to "accidently" press the timer or counter button first, and then another.... It's not 100% foolproof, but it works for me. My husband loves this, since he's always busy and has a short attention span while grilling, always running in and out of the house, answers the phone, prepares stuff in the kitchen while food is grilling, you get the idea. This little timer keeps him a bit more focused on his grilling, and charred food has decreased dramatically :o) I also use it during the winter season when loading the woodstove, helping me not to forget to close the damper somewhat and engage the combuster, otherwise, the entire charge of wood is likely to burn wastefully away. We have a metal door (to the outside world) and sticking the timer to this door rather than in the kitchen becomes very convenient.....Great for short or long vacations; if you don't have a travel alarm, and don't need to sleep for longer than 9hours and 99 minutes, works fine, Maybe not so good for those of you who rely on a snooze button. Also great to set to remember opening times of museums, amusement parks, when the next bus/boat/train is going to leave, no need to remember to keep looking at your watch....the timer will let you know, just remember to push the clock button afer you've set your timer or counter. One drawback to this little trick; you need to actually press the timer button, then the stop/start button for the timer to stop beeping. The timer itself is good quality, easy to figure out and use, and the battery lasts for a couple of years so far......

I didn't think that I would like this timer as much as I do. It is great to set it, hang it round your neck and go. It has kept good time and has done everything it says that it does. 03/09/2015 Just realised how long I have had this. It is used constantly and has never let me down

Estoy perdiendo la confianza en una marca que daba por muy buena y fiable. El primero de estos relojes me lo regalo un hijo hace más de ocho años y lo tengo aún funcionando solo lo quise cambiar porque se le rompió la tapa transparente de plástico del reloj y porque la carcasa se ha puesto muy, muy amarilla como le pasa a veces a los productos blancos de plástico. Lo compré con confianza pero como digo, que decepción! No funciona en absoluto. Solo registra el reloj a partir de las doce horas y no funciona ni un solo botón de mando haciéndolo inservible. Lo he devuelto y aunque sin mucha confianza he pedido un re-emplazo. A ver si esta vez hay más suerte! Quiero comentar que en realidad este es el segundo de estos relojes que compro para re-emplazar el original. El primero fue el 8 de junio del 2017 y también está en un cajón roto! Ni con una pila nuevo logro que eche a andar! Otra cosa que noto a diferencia del amarillento, pero funcionando original, es que tanto los botones de mando como los de números están más hundidos que el de hace casi una década que dificulta su funcionamiento. En estos momentos no puedo recomendar este articulo. Si el re-emplazo funciona igual puedo cambiar de opinion.

It does exactly what I thought it would do.I am finding it very useful and helpful.I use one at work as well, but this one is even better as it has a lock/unlock switch on it so I do not have to worry about it giving me inaccurate information because I have pressed the wrong button by mistake.Unfortunately the one that I use at work does not have a switch like this on it so consequently I have ended up accidentally pressing the wrong button.

I like being able to strap it around my neck and tuck it inside my clothing so I don't forget I've set it. Plus the lock mechanism is very helpful so you don't accidentally change the timer's setting.

Leider ist zwischen Lieferung und Inbetriebnahme fast ein Jahr vergangen. Die beiden geliererten Uhren gehen nur im Uhrzeitmodus, lassen sich nicht für andere Anwendungen wie z:B. Timer einstellen. Gibt es eine bessere Lösung, als die beiden gelieferten Timer zu entsorgen?