Seawatch UV helps you bake, not fry
By Barb Dybwad 
posted August 19th 2005 6:30AM
posted August 19th 2005 6:30AM
What, guys, getting stares when you hit the beach in Look's Tan-Timer Bikini? Don't those people know it's preventing you from getting burned? Well, if it's just not working out for you, there's something else you can try — the Seawatch UV is a wristwatch that monitors UV light levels and lets you know when you're at risk of getting burnt. There's a bar graph at the top that shows at a glance the amount of UV radiation present and, you know, it also happens to tell time. You should be able to pick one up for less than $50.
Uh, a watch? That's cool, if you like having the embarassing outline in your wrist.
From the description of the watch at weatherpatrol.com:
"Adjust the face of the watch slightly until the highest number is reached (the direction of the sun must be perpendicular to the UV sensor for most accurate readings)."
I suppose I could hold up the watch perpendicular to the sun... but that kind of makes it a little sucky, no?
I hope it comes with something other than a *black* band. Nothing like roasting your wrist in the sun...
If you need a watch to tell you you're getting burned, you deserve to get burned. That way, maybe you'll remember to put on sunscreen next time.