Hey all. I'm looking for a watch to wear on open-water swims. I'm mostly interested in the current temperature and the amount of time I've been in the water, so I don't need a smartwatch or GPS watch.
I'm currently using a Casio Pathfinder, which has a temperature function and is reliably waterproof. The problem is that I can't access the temperature while viewing the stopwatch, and vice versa. To check the temp you have to go back to the main screen, press a button, and wait a few seconds.
I'd rather just be able to glance at the watch and see the time and temp at a glance. Is there a good watch out there -- maybe a dive watch of some kind -- that does this?
What do the rest of you wear on your wild swims?
I almost always swim without a wetsuit! And I've never done a tri. Mostly I am interested in knowing the temp because 60 minutes at 53 degrees is a lot different than 60 minutes at 58, or 63. And the temp can be very different near shore than it is where I spend most of my time. Sure I can feel the difference somewhat, but it's also good for safety to know exactly how long you've been in and at what temp. Plus: good for bragging rights!
I almost always swim without a wetsuit! And I've never done a tri. Mostly I am interested in knowing the temp because 60 minutes at 53 degrees is a lot different than 60 minutes at 58, or 63. And the temp can be very different near shore than it is where I spend most of my time. Sure I can feel the difference somewhat, but it's also good for safety to know exactly how long you've been in and at what temp. Plus: good for bragging rights!
