Ad for the “TelZall 9-in-1 Sun Watch” in “Super Science Stories,” November, 1950.
“For Boys – Girls – Hunters – Campers – Everybody! The Most Amazing Sun Watch in the World! The Timepiece of Adventure. Just look at what it does: (1) Tells Time, (2) Weather Forecasting, (3) Glow-in-the-dark Compass, (4) Durable Plastic Strap, (5) 6-Power Magnifying, (6) World’s Smallest Ball Point Pen, (7) Signaling Mirror, (8) Find the North Star and Constellations, (9) Morse Code. Amazing value, $1.98.
“You’ll be the envy of all your friends when you wear this sensational 9-way wonder – the amazing patented new TELZALL SUN WATCH. It’s the only watch of its kind in the world. This tickless time piece tells the sun time . . . nothing to go out of order. . .” [From the ad copy]
[Note: While it might seem like an overhyped sundial with a few extra gadgets, it undoubtedly captured the imagination of many back in 1950! By the way, $1.98 in 1950 has the same "buying power" as $25.93 in 2025. I think I might have settled for a real watch.]
Ad for the “TelZall 9-in-1 Sun Watch” in “Super Science Stories,” November, 1950.
“For Boys – Girls – Hunters – Campers – Everybody! The Most Amazing Sun Watch in the World! The Timepiece of Adventure. Just look at what it does: (1) Tells Time, (2) Weather Forecasting, (3) Glow-in-the-dark Compass, (4) Durable Plastic Strap, (5) 6-Power Magnifying, (6) World’s Smallest Ball Point Pen, (7) Signaling Mirror, (8) Find the North Star and Constellations, (9) Morse Code. Amazing value, $1.98.
“You’ll be the envy of all your friends when you wear this sensational 9-way wonder – the amazing patented new TELZALL SUN WATCH. It’s the only watch of its kind in the world. This tickless time piece tells the sun time . . . nothing to go out of order. . .” [From the ad copy]
[Note: While it might seem like an overhyped sundial with a few extra gadgets, it undoubtedly captured the imagination of many back in 1950! By the way, $1.98 in 1950 has the same "buying power" as $25.93 in 2025. I think I might have settled for a real watch.]