Which watch should I get?

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7 years ago 02/22/2017 11:59am EST

I have been using the standard Timex Ironman watch since high school. I love it and it delivers on everything it promises, but feel like it would be nice to get one of the fancy sport watches floating around. Which watch to you guys recommend? I only need to do a few things.

1. Splits/intervals

2. Standalone GPS (No phone necessary)

3. Wrist based heart rate

4. Keeps my workouts stored somewhere so I can reference in the future.

Will one of the fitbits work? Is Garmin still the best running watch around?

7 years ago 02/22/2017 12:20pm EST

re: Rolling_Dice

I used a couple different fancy watches for 7 years and then switched back to my timexironman because it does everything i need with no hassle. I write my workouts in a small notebook, which is easier for future reference than any software I've found.

Sorry to be a killjoy on your buying buzz.

7 years ago 02/22/2017 12:33pm EST

re: Rolling_Dice

Breitling Super Avenger

7 years ago 02/22/2017 2:21pm EST

re: Millennials, Geez

Millennials, Geez wrote:
I used a couple different fancy watches for 7 years and then switched back to my timexironman because it does everything i need with no hassle. I write my workouts in a small notebook, which is easier for future reference than any software I've found.
Sorry to be a killjoy on your buying buzz.

I agree. I dig the ironaman. Will probably use it for years to come. Every once in a while I would just like to check my heart rate or know how many miles I ran by just looking at my watch.

7 years ago 02/22/2017 3:54pm EST

re: Rolling_Dice

Rolling_Dice wrote:
I have been using the standard Timex Ironman watch since high school. I love it and it delivers on everything it promises, but feel like it would be nice to get one of the fancy sport watches floating around. Which watch to you guys recommend? I only need to do a few things.
1. Splits/intervals
2. Standalone GPS (No phone necessary)
3. Wrist based heart rate
4. Keeps my workouts stored somewhere so I can reference in the future.
Will one of the fitbits work? Is Garmin still the best running watch around?

Check out Garmin 235

7 years ago 02/22/2017 8:43pm EST

re: Rolling_Dice

Patek Philippe has some decent entry-level watches.

7 years ago 02/22/2017 9:46pm EST

re: Rolling_Dice

After over a year of daily use, I like my Garmin 225 more and more. GPS and HR are just additional forms of feedback, not the gospel truth about your running, but I find them to be pretty useful.

7 years ago 02/23/2017 6:39pm EST

re: Millennials, Geez

In winter looking at my Armitron is the highlight of my run.

7 years ago 02/23/2017 8:08pm EST

re: Rolling_Dice

You rush into BestBuy with the intent of buying the best watch available when suddenly an idea dawns upon you: buy every watch they have.

You enter a 5k the next weekend and majestically enter the starting line with watches up and down your arms and legs.

No runner stands a chance against such a runner that wields such immense power, and you PR by 5 minutes, shattering the world record in the process.

7 years ago 02/23/2017 8:59pm EST

re: Rolling_Dice

One of the basic garmins 2xx watches, they can be had for pretty cheap. The 235 has everything you want, I have a refurbished 220 and use an armband for HR. Not too fancy, easy to use, reasonably quick GPS acquisition. Check out DC rainmakers blog for very detailed reviews and recommendations..

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