Don't wear my glasses while running so need legibility. Thinking about IWC Aquatimer. I think A chronograph would be hard for me to read.
I may have asked this ? here before.
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Don't wear my glasses while running so need legibility. Thinking about IWC Aquatimer. I think A chronograph would be hard for me to read.
I may have asked this ? here before.
gatorfast wroteI think you might be right.I dont like to wear any jewelry while exercising but I would think a fitbit/apple watch would be most conducive to running if you need something.
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Just my personal opinion, I wouldn't buy anything too expensive for risk of damage (hence why I didn't buy the Breitling myself), So I would go with something like the Seiko 5 Sports. Has an automatic movement, super durable, and if something were to happen to it, you're only out a few hundred bucks.
Boston4 wroteHamilton is one of my favorites always loved their Pulsar.Something like a Hamilton Khaki manual wind wouldn't be the worst idea. Manual rather than automatic will deal with the forces associated with running a lot better. Grab a NATO strap and it'll work well I think.
neverdone wroteFigured with a rubber strap.Who wants a watch clunking around while you're running? Get a fitbit
Also I have so many items that need recharging at the end of the day...I'm kinda sick of batteries and cables.
I thought the IWC Aquatimer would be cool but come to find out it's one of those pieces that prices tumble on.
Probably keep on using the G-Shock.
As a competitive triathlete, I used the Garmin Forerunner 910 for MANY years and it was amazing! There are certainly cheaper options if only doing running, but yeah I certainly would not go with a "mechanical" watch. All the "digital" options are fantastic, comfortable and provide excellent data.
here is an idea of the Garmins: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/sports-fitness/running-smartwatches/
Accurately timing a run with a mechanical seems impossible and not worth the effort.
I have used my mechanical when traveling when I forgot the digital and with it being a rubber strap diving watch it worked ok (pretty light, can set time), can't see how a specific brand would make any difference.
Mason Hatcher wroteOnly wins if you care. Can't believe the person looking at a mechanical running watch wants to know his average power or his average vertical oscillation.Garmin for the win. Tons of data.
As a long time running, I no idea what people do with 95% of this information. Make graphs and log it?
One thing that makes me laugh is every time we stop at a stop light they turn it off or it turns itself off. If you leave at 5:00 run 6 miles and get done at 6:00, you averaged 10 minute miles, I don't care what your watch tells you.
David70 wroteWhile I run I only pay attention to Pace, HR and Distance. The other metrics are important after my run, when I analyze those metrics so that I can improve. And running time vs total time is different and important.Only wins if you care. Can't believe the person looking at a mechanical running watch wants to know his average power or his average vertical oscillation.
As a long time running, I no idea what people do with 95% of this information. Make graphs and log it?
One thing that makes me laugh is every time we stop at a stop light they turn it off or it turns itself off. If you leave at 5:00 run 6 miles and get done at 6:00, you averaged 10 minute miles, I don't care what your watch tells you.
For a serious runner, mechanical watches are really useless except for knowing what time it is.
I use the data because I have a running coach and want to do my best in my races. It's also fairly durable with a sapphire display as I wear my watch 24/7 even when working on things where I can scratch it.
As for the light in the watch, I freaking use it all the time lol. Now I'm not sure I want to go without.
