your best shots of a solid state DSM LCD watch

[charger105]

Diginut, that Ragen Timecase is amazing!! Would love to see a working example of it!!

Wish granted :

TC2.JPG

I got this one up and running (well, partially anyway) a while back. The crazy voltage requirements were quite a challenge....the battery isn't made anymore.
I've been told it's the largest DSM display ever made.

While we're showing our DSMs off, here's my Zodiac:

zodiacoptel1.jpg

Rgds.

[Kasper]

incredible pictures all love them all

keep them coming! We need more..these are the first digital we are talking about!

Btw anyone an idea for another module that fits the Nepro in my first post? maybe a simple lcd?

[Adam]

Here's mine

Last time I changed the battery unfortunately it didnt jump back to life. Although it still shows signs, it may be a connection problem.

Adam

[Diginut]

Remember that various 1973/4 calculators also featured DSM LCD displays. Sharp produced dozens of different models but only for a short space of time, like months, before switching to the LCD's we see today. I have about a dozen models, and amazingly they all work just fine. The one shown below is still on my desk right now!!





Back in 2007 I posted up a lengthy article on dwf.cc about how a DSM LCD watch nearly beat the LED P1 into the market place before the P1's launch in April 1972. If you've got 10 minutes its worth a read, and has dozens of DSM adverts from the era.

http://www.dwf.cc/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=75





Meanwhile, here's a load more DSM's 

[abem]

Fantastic photos, all. Very nice. Thanks for posting (and it's nice to see Diginut back on the forum).

Aside from the historical significance of the BWC/Lucien Piccard, I love the styling - sort of like a chunkier, edgier P4 Exec but almost 3 years ahead of the P4! It was ahead of its time both stylistically and technologically. It's a shame that so few were made.

-abe.

[AlmightyTallest]

Great photos guys, this thread has turned into Dynamic Scattering Display porn lol.

charger, thanks for the photo, that's a really neat clock, I'm amazed at the size of the digits, and it's attractive case. And it seems the AM/PM indicator is the colons!! Neat!!

DWL, that's the watch I remember!! It had such a perfect display and looked awsome, sorry to hear it didn't fire up with the new battery. Hopefully it just needs cleaned.

Diginut, that calculator is really stylish, I love the little flip up protector/glare shield for the display.

[Diginut]

Heres another flip-lid Sharp DSM calculator, the EL-8110 produced as late as 1975.

Does anyone else collect calculators from the late 60s - mid 70s ... ?!

[Kasper]

the thin one on the right under..i've never seen it in the 70ties. Such a modern look The first touchcalc i think

incredible picture! the left Casio is incredible. And the round one.

[AlmightyTallest]

I love those nixie tube calculators!! Never got one in my collection though. I just have a few LED scientific calculators and Vaccum Flourescent Display ones, nothing as impressive as Diginut's collection, those are great!

I still love that Sharp Elsimate EL-8009, gonna have to keep my eyes out for one now.

[azimuth_pl]

The EL-8009 is very nice and handy...slightly bigger than a modern folded mobile phone.
I especially like the outer plastic shell made to resemble brown quality leather.
I have one available and I hardly use it so pm me if interested.

[azimuth_pl]

the Sharp 8009 is going to a new home.
I thought I'd share these with you so the wider audience has some reference for the future.
Not a watch but the best bullet-proof DSM display ever made IMO.

[Kasper]

damn...incredible shots Peter...very nice. Oh yes i would love to have a digital watch with real white digits on a black matt background

edit : btw we are aware of the problems with picture posting..we are trying to solve it asap ...this evening

[laptop]

Hi guys,
I can't post mine "Sorry, the board attachment quota has been reached."
Any solution?!

[azimuth_pl]

there should be no issue if you post a link to an external ftp location. how are you trying to add pictures?

[laptop]

Hi Azimuth,
Im trying to upload the picture direct to the forum thru the litle upload interface.

[bucko170]

Hi guys,
I can't post mine "Sorry, the board attachment quota has been reached."
Any solution?!

I have let Hanno know and he is going to look into the matter later today, you could use 'Imageshack' or 'photobucket' to upload the photo's to the forum in the meantime.

Cheers Mick.

[laptop]

Work in progress

Microma.jpg

But for now, a very "too quiet" piece

[azimuth_pl]

looks clean, try a new quartz first.

[laptop]

Hi Azimuth,
I tried a new crystal (quartz) yesterday night but no success
I will just clean everything, polish and have as a display piece in my collection
Thanks

It uses a 32.768 kHz right?!

[azimuth_pl]

quartz frequency is standard and correct.
it might have a dead display and as such will remain a display watch ;)

[Adam]

Here's a youtube of the Gladius last time it worked.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/5meynErP40 ... detailpage"

Adam

[BENRUS]

Here's a youtube of the Gladius last time it worked.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/5meynErP40 ... detailpage"

Adam

Very nice watch!
Glad you were able to capture the moment, thanks for sharing it with us!
Sorry to hear it passed away