Swimming watches

RE: Swimming watches

Former Member — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:34:54 GMT

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? Swan

RE: Swimming watches

Former Member — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:14:53 GMT

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.

RE: Swimming watches

Allen Stark — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 03:42:47 GMT

Yes,Timex Ironman:banana:.I also agree about plastic watch bands.The fabric ones stay wet and get smelly with everyday swims:(.

RE: Swimming watches

Former Member — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:50:34 GMT

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.