Anyone have suggestions as to the best swimming watches? I don't want anything really complicated; don't need a digital, but I do want it well lit, and a good indiglo light for use at night. Also, prefer fabric band vs. rubber.
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Timex makes a zillion variations of the Ironman series. I suggest going to a store and trying a few on. My Ironman has a 50 split memory (useful at meets), and a repeating interval timer, useful occasionally when I don't have a pace clock. It has one big button on top to start/stop the stopwatch. Only drawback is that occasionally I hit it when I streamline right hand over left.
I would not want a fabric band because I typically wear my watch after I'm out of the pool and I want it dry.
You can often find very good deals on Timex Ironman watches on ebay.
Yes,Timex Ironman:banana:.I also agree about plastic watch bands.The fabric ones stay wet and get smelly with everyday swims:(.
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I've always used an Iron-man and work in the water nearly every day. I love it. A lot of functions and easy to use.
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I know that you said that you didn't want anything complicated but I swim with a heart rate monitor watch (Polar). The chest strap usually lasts about 4-6 months before the chlorine destroys it. It's a bit big and clunky but you get use to it.
By the way, are you planning on using the watch all the time or just when swimming?
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