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Acctim 60553 Radio Controlled Black Leather Strap Talking Watch - W2214
Ref. 60553
Designed for people with visual impairments or low vision, this is a watch whose purpose is immediate and practical. The radio-controlled movement synchronises automatically with atomic time signals and adjusts for daylight saving without any intervention — the time announced is always correct. Pressing the upper button prompts a clear spoken English readout of the time; the lower gives the day and date. The high-contrast white dial with large black Arabic numerals means those with residual vision can also read it directly. The 16mm case depth is the honest price of packing a speaker and the supporting electronics into a 40mm case. It will sit prominently on the wrist, and anyone who wears it should know that going in — but for a watch doing this particular job, that is simply what the engineering requires.
- Reference
- 60553
- Brand
- Acctim
- Collection
- Talking Watches
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 16mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Automatic
- Functions
- Date
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Learn more about Acctim
Acctim is a British company better known for clocks than for watches. For most of a century it has been a fixture of British homes and offices, making wall clocks, mantel clocks, alarm clocks and, since radio-controlled movements became cheap, a great many clocks that set themselves from the Anthorn time signal.
The watches are a small part of what it does. They are inexpensive, functional and sold on the same basis as the clocks, which is that they should work, be readable, and not cost much.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (5,241), Stainless Steel Watches (3,391), Automatic Watches (1,792), Leather Strap Watches (1,111), Watches Under £100 (740) and Dress Watches (569).
Temporarily out of stock
F.Hinds is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 4 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 16mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
Acctim 60553 Radio Controlled Black alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 60553 | RA29-2182 | 1530345 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £65 | £79 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | — | — | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Silicone strap | Silicone strap |
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