Okay, I get I look like a sucker for paying $60 for something I could have paid $20 for, especially in light of the watch's very limited purpose.

But please, "hear" me out on this (if you'd rather not, please buy from me my LSAT Max watch). I purchased the watch from LSAT Max after much consideration. Honestly, I didn't want to buy an LSAT watch at all, but particularly after hearing horror stories of careless proctor's messing with much-coveted minutes, I felt it was worth the plunge. But if you're going to buy a watch to save you any from trouble or perfect planning outside of the actual performance on the LSAT, The 180 Watch seems to be the only one comfortably worth your while.

There's nothing necessarily wrong with the LSAT Max watch or others within its price range, but the fact that you have to manually reset your time (with a second hand that does not reset) is a legitimate thorn in the side. Maybe others here will disagree with me, but I would at least caution those who are thinking of buying a watch to consider what the difference in the available selection actually entails.

The 180 Watch is less distracting, given the "second hand" moves less frequently and is actually within a much smaller frame than the head of the watch itself. I consider the strategic markings (such as the longer tick marks at 8:00 intervals) to be helpful but not deal-makers. The fact that the watch can be reset with the push of a button and down to the second is huge. As one who involuntarily obsesses over little things like the first scratch on a new pair of shoes or a video game case, knowing I'm not (at the very least) seconds off in time lets me proceed much more smoothly. Not to mention, the better accuracy is just simply better.

I didn't know this key difference existed between The 180 Watch and its competitors. Now, I have two watches with the same, very limited purpose.

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  • Wednesday, Sep 02 2015

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  • Wednesday, Sep 02 2015

    Guys. I didn't even realize there were watches specifically designed for the LSAT. I feel so behind, now. As if I haven't spent enough money already!

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  • Wednesday, Sep 02 2015

    @pujals652 Oh, how the LSAT makes me do strange things!

    I second that, just ordered it as well. My days of waiting for the second hand to (hopefully) reach zero between sections are soon to be gone! Thanks for the tip guys

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    Haha, @pmovaghar413 they do supposedly offer coupons from time to time, though I couldn't find one that worked.

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    just kidding just spent the money because this seems so useful. thanks guys!

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    is there any way to get this watch cheaper?

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    You guys convinced me, ordered the 180 watch. Thanks for the info!

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    If anyone taking the October test is looking to sell their 180 watch pm me please!

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    Yeah guys ... Sorry to say ... My color coded/35minutes watch lasted 4 months and about 20 PT's and then it bit the dust. If i were you, I would get a better watch (180 watch) and then even think about getting a super cheap backup at CVS or something.

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    *goes on Amazon and buys another LSAT watch out of pranoia*

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    @2543.hopkins That's the color coded watch we're talking about. Yes, it's fine per LSAC. But be warned. Mine broke (mechanism ripped out) after just a few months' usage. So, methinks that would suck to have mechanism rip out on test day (or like 3 days before test day).

    You're scaring me :(. I bought mine 2 months ago and it's still working great, but I have this strange fear now what if stops working on test day.

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    I was eyeing the color coded one on ebay but due to this discussion I splurged and ordered the 180 watch. Oh, how the LSAT makes me do strange things!

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    @danielznelson160 Sorry to come in and hijack this thread, but I have this watch with the colored sections. Can I use that on test day?

    That's the color coded watch we're talking about. Yes, it's fine per LSAC. But be warned. Mine broke (mechanism ripped out) after just a few months' usage. So, methinks that would suck to have mechanism rip out on test day (or like 3 days before test day).

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    Sorry to come in and hijack this thread, but I have this watch with the colored sections. Can I use that on test day?

    http://lsatwatch.webs.com

    It says LSAC approved as of 2014, but nothing's changed drastically since then, right?

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    @974 the color coded sections were nice except they put the blue next to green and the change over is almost imperceptible in low light conditions....

    True that—and I find that I still know exactly where I am in terms of time. That = practice and I think the 35 minute watch helped to hone my analog clock instincts.

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    @974 oh boy...video BR call...

    Yeah and product demo no less!

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    @974 can you prop up the 180 watch or do you have to wear it?

    Man I ain't wearin' no watch. I props it.

    It does not prop *as well* as the 35 minute but we are big boys and girls and can adjust the strap to stabilize it.

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    can you prop up the 180 watch or do you have to wear it? this was probably the feature I liked most on the 35minutes watch.... the color coded sections were nice except they put the blue next to green and the change over is almost imperceptible in low light conditions....

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    oh boy...video BR call...

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    @2543.hopkins Gotta remember to put my face on

    That’s how my grandma used to refer to her make-up regimen. nice. I look forward to the demo.

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    @dkunwar82 Unless it can tell me what the necessary assumption is to an abstruse argument that I’m currently reading, it seems like a waste of money... :)

    I can demonstrate via vid chat on Weds BR call. Gotta remember to put my face on (just kidding, this is what I look like while I'm on the calls)...

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    @974 I think I'm going to have to take the plunge since my nails aren't long enough to easily adjust the 35minutes watch...

    Exactly

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    I would actually rather not use a watch at all than use anything other than The 180 Watch. Fidgeting around with a tiny gadget proved to be too distracting and anger-inducing for me. Then again, maybe I'm the real problem.

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  • Tuesday, Sep 01 2015

    I'm totally with you @dkunwar82, or at least was. I don't like the purchase I made, but I figured even if it were to end up being completely useless, I would be out $60. For me, the decision to buy the watch was a risk averse one. For others, the $60 legitimately might make it the opposite. Obviously, if you feel there's no need for a watch, this would be the most ridiculous purchase ever (I still can't believe I caved).

    @974 basically summed it up as perfectly as it can be.

    @barneet56557 I only purchased the watch because of the "stopwatch" mechanism. When I realized that I had to attempt to adjust the hand (and not even the secondhand) I was pretty ticked. And whenever I tried timed sections or problem sets, I was still ticked off, haha. As mentioned, the watch does have other nice benefits.

    @pmovaghar413 http://www.180watch.com

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