Customer Reviews

E. Howard EH-23GA Gold Atomic Watch

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With the advent of micro-electronics, watches (like digital cameras and cellphones), have become over-burdened with too many useless features. The delightful thing about this watch is its simplicity. Easy to set and use (through two buttons on the side, one of which is flat with the side of the watch), it does what a watch is supposed to do -- keep time accurately and display it clearly. Everything about this watch reflects quality and simplicity. It is truly an elegant product.

Because of the electronics required to receive the time by satellite each night, the case is somewhat thicker than other analog watches. This has not bothered me, but others may disagree.

If you do buy the watch, KEEP THE MANUAL. It contains instructions for what to do if the analog hands end up being out of sync with the electronic signal. This happened to me, and the only way to get them back in sync is to follow the detailed instructions in the manual.

Features:
Multi-Function LCD (Date, Seconds, Time Zone)
German Atomic Movement
WWVB Radio Controlled Time Setting
U.S. Time Zone Selection (P, M, C, E)
Absolute Time and Date Accuracy
Perpetual Calendar
Manual Transmission Seeking Function
Digital Seconds or Date
Auto Daylight Saving Time Reset
Low Battery Indicator
Classic Arabic Number Dial
Handmade Gold Plated Stainless Case
Polished Scratch Resistant Crystal
Brown Leather Band
Water Resistant to 5 Atmospheres
10 Year Warranty
Gift Box
Case Diameter: 1.56" or 39.6mm
Case Depth: 0.43"/11mm
Dial Diameter: 1.1"/28mm
LCD: 0.153" x 0.31"/3.9mm x 7.9mm
Band Measurement: 0.79"/20mm
Band Ajustments: 6.5" to 8"
3V CR1620 Lithium Battery

Prices on this watch vary widely, so be sure to check out different merchants. Before ordering from Unbeatablesale, Inc., check them out on the Internet. You may want to consider shopping elsewhere. The Herrington Catalogue, among others, also carries this product, and at a lower cost.

Gee I love this watch, BUT
when I got up today and looked
at it, the time was off by one hour.
Unfortunately it failed to see that
the stupid DST had finally ended!!
(It is quite a pain to program it
back to the new time!)
The watch is, though, quite stylish.

This watch (in the E. Howard "style" is a perfect timepiece for those (like myself) who are time "nuts" and value having the completely correct time immediately available more than a piece of jewelery as wrist adornment.
The face is simple and readable, with the just the right amount of space reserved for the LCD date (or second) readout. The minute hand moves every 20 seconds allowing the wearer to tell at a glance the correct time to this precision.
The watch found the "atomic" signal within 15 or so minutes at the initial set-up, and has not had any problems with daily re-synching - at the unobtrusive hour of 2 a.m.
Although I cannot justify why it pleases me to "wear" the exact time, it certainly does, and for those who feel likewise this is an excellent choice.

I got this watch for my husband's birthday several years ago. He has wanted one for a while because he struggles with bad eyesight and resetting his other watches when the time changes in the spring and fall. This seemed to be the perfect choice. However, now that one of the 2 batteries (one for time one for date) has died and we need to replace battery, no one will work on it. I thought the price was great for a watch that doesnt need to be reset and that nice face on it. But if it was to be a disposable watch, I am not so happy about this item. Still trying to replace the batteries...

Not much to add. Looks good and keeps time as accurate as anything sold.

While the watch is a "bit" large, I can read it without my glasses when necessary.

Cannot understand why E.Howard is made in China?

Once I figured out how to set this watch (instructions are not very helpful), it has been fine. It is good looking and accurate.

This is a very handsome watch with a classic face and an attractive and sturdy leather band. It certainly qualifies as a dress watch but would not look out of place for causual wear. I have only lost the signal once in the two weeks I have owned it and was able to reacquire the signal in less than two minutes. It is a little thick so guys using the second button on their shirt cuffs may find it difficult to slide their cuff over the watch. I'm extremely happy with the product so far. The only downside is that folks at work are constantly asking me for the time.

I ordered an E. Howard EH-23GA Gold Atomic Watch on 5/28/11 from Amazon and rec'd. it about a week later. It was running, but with the wrong time. Meanwhile, registered for its warrenty online. I waited for it to update its movement tried to follow the enclosed written user instructions from LaCrosse Technology,Ltd, the distributer of this made in China watch. I sent an e-mail to suppot@lacrossetechnology.com (warrenty work)saying the watch do not work. A reply came back a few days later with a form-set of instruction to follow. I replied that the watch had no display or moventment of its hands--requesting insturstions to return the watch to them for repair or replacment. As of 6/30/2011, no reply to my request. LaCrosse Technology,Ltd warrenty service SUCKS! I will mail the watch back tomorrow to their physical address at 2809 Losey Bvld,S,La Crosse, WI 54601 and see what happens then.

PS - I have owned five or six other LaCrosse branded products over the years with no problems at all!

I long ago fell in love with the idea of a watch that never needed adjusting - kept perfect time without my help, in other words. All I could ever find were digital watches, which did a great job but looked like...ugly! This is the perfect solution: an old-fashioned, traditional look, with high-tech guts. Great price, too - I saw it in a catalog recently for almost THREE TIMES (no pun intended) what I paid for it at Amazon.

After seeing this watch advertised on sale at another web site for $119. I checked mfg web site and found it for $80 then checked Amazon and made the purchase under $50, what a great buy. The packaging alone is exquisite. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars the digital area is a bit hard to read.
Keeps great time, is great for all occasions and as soon as I get a gold band on it it will be my favorite watch