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 Watch That's Sewn/Built Into Clothing Watch_20That_27s_20...t_20Into_20Clothing2005 [notexactly, Apr 12 2019] //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 random, halfbakery