How to choose a swimming watch?
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Until recently, it was extremely difficult to find good fitness bracelets or swimming watches on sale. Today, the range of these useful and functional accessories has become huge. Waterproof watches are sold in many stores and are produced by many well-known brands. In this article, we will take a closer look at these accessories and learn how to choose the right watch for swimming in the pool.
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Requirements
In search of the perfect “swimming” watch, you need to be guided not only by your own wishes and budget. It is important to pay attention to whether the selected accessory meets all the necessary requirements. Let's get acquainted with them.
- The quality of the clasp. A watch for swimming in the pool must have reliable fasteners in its design that will not fail at the most unexpected moment. Fortunately, modern manufacturers produce excellent models of waterproof wristwatches that hold well and reliably.
- High performance of protection against water. Swimming watches must be reliably protected from water penetration. Accessories that are absolutely waterproof are considered optimal - you can safely swim with them without worrying about their condition. Often, such products also work without problems during immersion.
- Essential functionality and compatibility with the corresponding annexes.
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A swimming watch should not only be reliable and durable, but also comfortable to use. If the accessory delivers at least the slightest discomfort, then it will not bring much joy, and you will want to take it off as soon as possible.
Advantages and disadvantages
The modern consumer visiting the pool has the opportunity to find a high-quality and reliable watch that is not afraid of water. Many people wear such accessories, evaluating their quality and rich functionality. The enviable popularity of swimming watches is not surprising - they have a lot of advantages that make them in demand.
- Modern swimming watches are made to be as reliable as possible... Most of the models are absolutely moisture resistant, with them you can even dive to an impressive depth. At the same time, the product does not break, deform and does not lose the accuracy of all readings.
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- Wide functionality is another of the significant advantages of swimming watches... If earlier these accessories showed only time, today everything has changed, and more thoughtful, multitasking products are on sale, showing the calories burned, setting a certain type of swimming for the wearer, storing several types of workouts in their memory.
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- The range of modern swimming watches is huge, which cannot but delight consumers.... You can find the perfect model for every taste, color and budget. There are many varieties of swimming watches, from the simplest and most budgetary to the advanced, high-priced ones.
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- A modern pool clock can demonstrate to the user how effective and efficient his training was.... The same qualities cannot be found in standard waterproof watch models designed only for use in open water conditions.
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- The current manufacturers produce not only functional, but also comfortable swimming watches of high quality... They do not interfere with swimming, do not cause discomfort.
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If the swimming clock for the pool is made with high quality, then there will be no problems with it. Of course, some models are very expensive, which discourages people from buying. In reviews of some of the accessories, users notice confusion about swimming styles. To some, the interface of many of the products under consideration seems too "tricky". As you can see, most of the disadvantages of such products are subjective.
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Each buyer himself finds certain disadvantages in swimming accessories.
Views
As stated earlier, the range of swimming watches available today is greater than ever before. It is possible for a person with even the highest requirements to choose a multifunctional and practical accessory. Let's figure out what types of clocks for the pool are, and what features they have.
- Chronographs... These are relatively simple products, the main task of which is to measure time. This type of accessory is designed for a known distance.
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- Sports watch. These are interesting accessories that provide a lot of additional functions. Usually they are equipped with a heart rate monitor, thermometer, barometer, GPS receiver. Many products are complemented by external sensors.
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Nowadays, have become especially popular Smart watchideal for pool workouts. They attract buyers more than standard chronographs because they are multitasking and boast a lot of additional features. Here is some of them:
- the ability to count steps, strokes, calories;
- devices show the distance traveled;
- you can measure blood pressure and pulse - very useful functions necessary for athletes;
- recognition of swimming style;
- determination of the user's location, altitude;
- watches with lap counting, swimming styles are popular.
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Many smart watches are synchronized with special applications, transferring all information to a smartphone, tablet or computer... Such products are especially relevant in the age of high technology.Not all smart watches for swimming in the pool are expensive - you can find quite inexpensive, but no less high-quality items on sale.
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Model rating
Watches for swimming in the pool are produced in huge volumes, however, it is precisely branded products of the highest quality that are the best in use. Let's analyze a small rating of the best models that are in demand among modern consumers who are fascinated by swimming in the pool.
- Guanqin. This is a high-quality sports watch that combines a large number of different options: distance tracker, heart rate monitor, blood pressure meter, calories burned. Physical activity analysis is in progress. If it is not enough, then the gadget will definitely indicate this to the user. The case of these branded watches is made waterproof (IP67).
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With this accessory, you can even swim in deep pools.
- Skmei. Inexpensive and lightweight products with a plastic case that well protects the accessory from impacts. This smartwatch is perfect for swimming. They are designed to be immersed in water up to 50 m. However, buttons are not allowed to be pressed under water. You can set a timer, stopwatch or set an alarm in the device.
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- Bangwei. Modern fitness watches, with which you can measure the distance covered, find out how long it took for a certain segment, with what speed parameters you covered it. The battery capacity of this product is 90mAh. The watch has a bright high-quality display, the bracelet is equipped with a heart rate meter. The accessory is synchronized with a smartphone and is inexpensive.
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- Shifenmei. Good devices that have a barometer, they show the weather, the level of altitude. There is also a tracker for distances in kilometers and steps. All collected data is used to analyze the user's physical activity level, after which the device gives a report on the calories spent. The features also include sleep monitoring to show you when is the best time to fall asleep and wake up.
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- Xonix. A regular fitness watch that has a small number of additional options and configurations. However, their degree of protection against water ingress allows the swimmer to be both in the pool and in the sea at a depth of up to 100 m. The main material of the product is rubber, the strap is made of silicone. The accessory is reliable and shockproof. The dial contains information about the exact time, date, and seconds.
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- North Edge. Introduced as diving watches. They have a good waterproof case, they can withstand pressure at a depth of more than 100 m. In addition, there is an altimeter, compass, temperature sensor, barometer, world time.
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- Otoky. An inexpensive watch that is not afraid of water splashing on it. The case can withstand pressure under water up to 50 m. The strap is made of silicone, very comfortable to wear on the hand. There are not many additional functions in this product, which is why it is very cheap.
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- North Edge Montre Homme. Product with built-in GPS tracker and heart rate monitor. The body is made of high-strength plastic that does not allow water to pass through. This is a men's swimming watch with which you can descend to a depth of 50 m. The display is switchable.
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There are many more practical and functional swimming pool watches out there that are in high demand. There are both cheap and expensive options among them. The choice of the optimal accessory depends on the wishes of the buyer.
Selection Tips
When choosing a clock for your pool, keep in mind the following.
- It is necessary to pay attention to the indicators of water resistance of products... You should decide in advance on what depth you will dive with them.
- Decide in advance for yourself for what purpose the accessory is bought, to find a model with all the functions you need.
- Try on your watch. They should be comfortable to use.
- Buy products made of good, reliable materials, which will not break, crack, or "shed".
- Consider the design of your swimming watch... The accessory should be attractive and look good on the wrist.
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For information on how to choose a watch for swimming, see the next video.