LCD clock/watch displays are very cheap.

Why not make an overcoat that has a large LCD watch built into one cuff, protected in a tough rubberized surround ? No need to remove gloves, pull up sleeves, dig in pockets for phones - just look at your wrist.

It could have EL or LED backlighting, which could be recharged from photovoltaic epaulettes.
-- 8th of 7, Dec 23 2018

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//Why not// well, perhaps because it would give the appearance of having a large LCD watch built into your overcoat? That in itself embodies several reasons.
-- MaxwellBuchanan, Dec 23 2018


And naturally bluetooth to your phone so it would always have the correct time and not need setting.
-- beanangel, Dec 23 2018


As long as the all-up cost of the accessory adds no more than about USD $3 to the price of the coat, for the entry-level version.
-- 8th of 7, Dec 23 2018


I think we have product liftoff. Somebody copyright iParka, quick!
-- RayfordSteele, Dec 24 2018


//integral// spelling inserted. An overcoat that changes form or density to the current time might be more advantageous.
-- wjt, Dec 24 2018



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