Sports watch – which one to buy?

What to consider when choosing a sports watch? What parameters should be taken into account? It matters a lot whether you choose a model for its sporty looks and gadgets, or whether you decide on it for its actual durability in tough training conditions. Here are a handful of useful tips to consider.

Do we actually need a sports watch?

The sports watch category has changed a lot since devices with similar features were introduced to the market. Smartband and smartwatch, however, are more advanced when it comes to capabilities

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Are we actually talking about a sports watch?

This kind of timepiece is very versatile. We can also wear it with casual styles. It works long on a single charge and is easy to use. Unfortunately, it will not necessarily meet the requirements of people who love technical innovations. Smartband sports armbands measure sports activities. However, their functions are more interesting – for a relatively low price you will get a device that, for example, will give you notifications about missed calls on your smartphone. The most advanced, but also the most expensive are smartwatches. In this case we can use the device for many activities – for example answering calls or controlling music. Which option is best for us? The choice will not be easy at all.

Sports watch – basic parameters to look at

If we decide to buy a sports watch, we should pay attention first of all to

• material and workmanship of the device;
• design – in the case of watches for men, these are usually massive models with large dials and a full-size strap. However, the appearance can be more classic or completely futuristic depending on our taste;
• battery capacity – the bigger, the better;
• cooperation with other devices – compatibility with IOS or Android systems significantly increases the number of functions of such a device;
• built-in functions – of course, the basis is the timer and stopwatch, but just the sporty nature of the watch means that there should be many more such functions. Very often these are: step counter, calorie counter, heart rate monitor and GPS;
• dustproof – also a useful function. The airtight casing will ensure that it will not be damaged by dust or sand particles over time;
• water resistance – this is an important feature, not only for swimmers. While jogging we can get wet, so such a feature will come in very handy then

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How to choose a sports watch for special tasks?

On the market, of course, stand out such models of sports watches, which are designed specifically for people fascinated by a particular sport. They are designed in such a way that they serve best during a given physical activity. We are talking first of all about popular watches for runners. They should have a speed counter, calorie counter, as well as a sleep monitor. More specialized are sports watches for people who ride bicycles. In their case, a heart rate monitor is especially valuable. Such a watch should be made of very resistant materials. In the case of watches for swimming, water resistance is important. We are talking about models with a waterproof rating of 10 ATM, which are suitable for regular swimming. In this class we can find super-resistant models, in which this parameter is 30 ATM. They are intended for professional divers.

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