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Shopping for sports watches - features you will need

By Mal Shaughnessy


You can find any number of different types of sports watches these days, and it is virtually guaranteed that each will be boasting of more impressive features and functions than its competitors. As a fitness enthusiast or an athlete, however, you need to know the most essential features you should be looking out for in a sports watch.

If you want an example of sports watches which offer the best range of useful feature, look no further than Timex watches. These are amongst one of the best sports-friendly brands around these days, and using Timex watches as an example we can get a better idea of some of the most essential features you may need in a sports watch.

First of all, and it may seem obvious, but you will need a digital rather than a traditional dial display, as the latter is simply not suitable for sports use.

The next thing to look at is how easy to use and accessible the watch's buttons and controls are. You may even want to consider something from the Timex watches Ironman line, which has used TapScreen technology to take ease of use to the next level.

Another feature to look for in relation to ease of use is audio technology, used by Timex watches in the form of audible performance feedback. You will also need multiple alarms - including hydration alarms - and stopwatch features, which is why chronograph sports watches are so popular as they allow you to time multiple events at once.

If you are a runner, you also need a watch with a reliable lap counter, as well as a decent lap memory (i.e. 50 laps or more). Other features to look out for include a durable and sturdy frame, as well as water and shock resistance. You may need to put your sports watch through a lot, so it needs to be up to the job and performing well all the time.




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