A must if you're a swimmer, diver, or just want something that will handle getting tossed around. 99% of sports watches will come waterproof, but make sure to check the manual. Why?
Some watches are only good if they're in shallow water. If you're a diver, or plan to do actual swimming, you'll want to keep an eye out for a watch that has a better depth than 5 feet or so!
Heart Rate Monitor
Like to do typical cardio exercises, like running, jogging, or even just walking a few blocks? Well, heart rate monitors can be expensive, and remembering them before you go out can be a hassle.
Some sports watches will actually have a heart rate monitor, right there - they're in the perfect place to measure your heart rate in the first place, and it can be quite helpful, especially if you have heart issues.
GPS System
A GP... what? No way, you exclaim! Not possible, you point out. That is what's in the car, the computer, the phone... but can it really be in your watch, of all places?
It really can. GPS systems are getting more compact every time you turn around, and if having one in your watch seems excessive, think about when you get lost on the wrong side of town and have no idea which way to that meeting - or when you're out hiking and try that 'back trail' a friend told you about.
Records
Some of the more advanced sport watches will record data like speed, heart rates, location, and more. This is an amazing feature for those sports lovers who are training for something - you never need anyone else to know how fast you went, how far, or something else entirely.
With some, you can also keep track of the specific courses you've done, routes you've taken, and even workouts you've done in the past. This means you train better, and get more done.
And accessing this information, most of the time, is painless and efficient.
Overall...
Sports watches today and new and improved. You don't just get the time with these babies - you can do almost anything with the features sports watches have. And who would have it any other way?
