Hey everyone! I’m in the market for a swim watch, but I’m incredibly picky, which makes choosing one a challenge. I’d love your help!
Here’s what I’m looking for: Minimal & Lightweight – No bulky designs. Basic Features – Just need it to tell time; a simple stopwatch would be a bonus. Versatile Style – Something I can wear casually, even to bars or out and about. Comfortable – I have fibromyalgia, so anything clunky or heavy is a no-go. Budget-Friendly – I have a $100 Amazon gift card, but I’m willing to pay a little more for good quality.
If you don’t want it to track laps, distance, speed, splits, strokes, or anything like that, then it’s not really a swimming question. You just want a waterproof watch, right? Honestly, the standards are so low that you can just check the Amazon reviews to figure out if it’s bad. Most are Casio, so I think they are all pretty similar. I’m not sure what you mean by multifunctional and wearing it to a bar. You can wear whatever you want to the bar, I assume. Maybe some people here are experts on waterproof watches, but I’ve mostly seen posts asking about accuracy for tracking laps or distance. Good luck with your search!
Try the Timex Ironman series. That’s what I remember most people wearing before smart watches became popular. They also offer women’s styles that are thinner and lighter.
I agree with others that this isn’t really a swimming specific question but more general watch advice. I wore a simple Casio for a while (I think it’s the same as the one in your first screenshot) and I really liked it.
You could look at a Fitbit which costs about 100 dollars. I love mine because it tracks laps during swim workouts, steps, and distance when running or walking. I’m not sure how accurate it is, but I’m not really a gear or data person like some others. In my opinion, it’s nice looking so I wear it all the time.
@Dez
I wear a Fitbit Inspire and it’s slim and lightweight, perfect for workouts and has a clear screen. It locks during swimming, so it only shows your time.
Carter said:
I have a Shark watch and it’s really great! I like that they come in many colors compared to other waterproof watches.
I’m a swim coach and I swim daily, and the Shark watch is my favorite. They are durable, super waterproof, come in fun bright colors, and have a good stopwatch and timer.
I was in a similar situation about a week ago. I did some research and found out from instructions that a water resistance under 100m isn’t great, and that 100m is about the minimum for swimming. I learned that for serious water sports, 200m is better. I got the Timex Expedition Shock XL. They have many options in the Expedition line, so you can find one that fits your needs. Mine has a timer, stopwatch, and reminders for yearly or monthly occasions. I can set 3 alarms that can vibrate, which is useful if I’m underwater and can’t hear them. It has been easy to use and I got mine used off Amazon with no scratches, so even though it was used, it felt new to me. I’m really happy with it. I learned that 50m isn’t necessarily safe for swimming, even if I thought so at first.
Minimal & Lightweight – No bulky designs.