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Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:33 pm
by wardy007
I have heard rumors they only let you bring in a certain type of watch into the LSAT. Could someone get me up to speed on this?

Is it beneficial to those who have taken the LSAT and brought one in?

Also, if you have one, where did you purchase it?

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:34 pm
by 2Serious4Numbers
no digital watches. anything electronic = misconduct. (if they catch you)

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:38 pm
by jfb

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:39 pm
by The Gentleman
Purchase a Flavor-Flave clock chain.

http://www.brandsonsale.com/ca-010553.h ... rce=google

But seriously OP, just bring an analog wristwatch. And make sure you take several PTs with it.

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 1:32 pm
by luckyme
i have this and it's the best

too late for december test though...

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:22 pm
by SchopenhauerFTW
Just get a traditional analog watch and reset it to noon at the start of each section.

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:28 pm
by 4for44
luckyme wrote:
i have this and it's the best

too late for december test though...
Amazing watch... no doubt takes away the edge of timing...

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:37 pm
by Adjudicator
I practiced with a cheap little analog watch, but by the time the actual test day came around, I found that I was so well practiced that I didn't need to look at the watch any more, and I actually felt better when I didn't check it.

I took it with me to the test anyway and used it, but I barely looked at it during sections.

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:41 pm
by krad
Adjudicator wrote:I practiced with a cheap little analog watch, but by the time the actual test day came around, I found that I was so well practiced that I didn't need to look at the watch any more, and I actually felt better when I didn't check it.

I took it with me to the test anyway and used it, but I barely looked at it during sections.
Same thing happened with me.

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:49 pm
by gambelda
Can I use a watch that is analog but has a digital underlying face? I.e I have a FOSSIL watch that has an analog face but the seconds tick in digital format behind the minute and hour hands....don't really feel like buying a new watch. I've done some practices where I set a 35 minute timer and never look at it, so I'm pretty sure I can do alright even if I don't bring one in.

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 4:14 pm
by 2014
gambelda wrote:Can I use a watch that is analog but has a digital underlying face? I.e I have a FOSSIL watch that has an analog face but the seconds tick in digital format behind the minute and hour hands....don't really feel like buying a new watch. I've done some practices where I set a 35 minute timer and never look at it, so I'm pretty sure I can do alright even if I don't bring one in.
Pretty sure that is against the rules, it says no electronic watches.

I just got a 10 dollar one at wal mart and sharpied 8:45 increments on it for LG and RC. Reset to noon for every section.

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 4:22 pm
by gambelda
2014 wrote:
gambelda wrote:Can I use a watch that is analog but has a digital underlying face? I.e I have a FOSSIL watch that has an analog face but the seconds tick in digital format behind the minute and hour hands....don't really feel like buying a new watch. I've done some practices where I set a 35 minute timer and never look at it, so I'm pretty sure I can do alright even if I don't bring one in.
Pretty sure that is against the rules, it says no electronic watches.

I just got a 10 dollar one at wal mart and sharpied 8:45 increments on it for LG and RC. Reset to noon for every section.
Okay thank you. I'll do the same and I like the sharpie idea haha.

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:47 pm
by jd20132013
Contemplating buying one of these watches...dunno if it would really be of any assistance? Ive been using an admittedly pretty cheap analog watch which i used in Oct, doesnt have any numbers which is probably not good..

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:50 pm
by jd20132013
decided to just buy this

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-MQ24-7B2-An ... =8-1-fkmr0


I have the free student two day shipping from amazon. Don't think I really need a rewindable watch...I did relatively ok on the October Test without it

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:42 pm
by 2014
jd20132013 wrote:decided to just buy this

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-MQ24-7B2-An ... =8-1-fkmr0


I have the free student two day shipping from amazon. Don't think I really need a rewindable watch...I did relatively ok on the October Test without it
Good choice!
My only standard was that the face be white so I could draw in the 8:45's. And if you can set it, you can rewind it, so it should still be possible.

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:40 am
by YCrevolution
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Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:41 am
by jd20132013
Thanks, I'll definitely bring the other as a backup then

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:43 am
by D. H2Oman
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If the big hand gets to his left dimple....you're out of time

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:03 am
by kehoema2
I got lucky and owned an analog watch with chronograph function for a while before even looking into this issue. Worked well for me.

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 1:36 am
by david.patel
Hello, does anyone know anything about the Simugator watch?

http://www.simugator.com/analog-lsat-watch.html

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 1:41 am
by theblackhand
It'll keep you motivated throughout the test:

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Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 2:00 am
by alex_cryp
I used a diving watch. That way you know what time it is still and you use an adjustable dial to mark your time.

Re: Acceptable clock/watch to take in to the LSAT

Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 2:27 am
by mths
Used my boyfriend's wristwatch. Nothing digital but make sure you practice with it so you're used to where the hand is at what point. I would reset it to the top of the hour before every section but I didn't have time issues so it worked for me but it's really useful to know when 35 minutes ends automatically without having to figure it out.