- Casio Tough Solar Wave Ceptor Watch - Hustvedt
With everything else in the world going green, why not extend green living habits to apparel and accessories? Solar powered watches have been around since the 70s, but they are increasing in popularity as people get the green bug.
Fashion does not have to be compromised with a solar powered watch either. They come in many different styles and designs and solar powered wrist watches can be found for affordable prices as well. They look virtually the same as traditional wrist watches, so why not buy them and help the environment while still being trendy?
What is a Solar Powered Watch?
A solar watch is powered by a small solar panel that is built into its face plate. It does essentially the same things as your current wrist watch – it tells the time and can have any number of other features like calculators, backlit lights, timers, etc. The main difference is that with a solar watch, the battery does not have to be changed. Wearing a solar powered wrist watch can help the environment because you never have to buy replacement batteries since it is powered by the sun.
How Does a Solar Powered Watch Work?
A solar powered watch converts light into energy, eliminating the need for replacement batteries. There is some variance in the way solar watches are made, but most operate on PV cells (photovoltaic cells). There is usually a solar panel located on the face plate or behind the crystal. Some watches can go extended periods of time without sunlight, while others need to be charged on a more consistent basis, it just depends on the model.
Atomic Solar Watches
Atomic solar powered watches are even better than regular solar powered watches because they have the ability to automatically adjust the time and date through a radio wave. So, the user will never have to change a battery or set the time. This completely automated system is as good as it gets. Atomic solar watches tend to be a bit more expensive that the typical solar powered watch, but they are a great option if the user never wants to have to do any maintenance on the watch.
Solar Powered Watch Styles
There are many different companies that make solar powered watches. Casio and Timex are leaders in the market and offer many different styles for both men and women. Citizens is another popular solar watch brand. Solar watches can be found for as little as $25, but can also be upwards of $200.
Casio solar watches and other brands can easily be found online with a simple search. Solar powered watches are a great way to go green and they also make great gifts for Father’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, and other events.
Cara Stromness - Cara currently holds a BA degree in English from The University of Utah where she minored in Human Development and Family Studies. She ...
