Multisport Watches for bling lovers—anyone out there?

[KristinTech]

Garmin Fenix? 935?

I currently have a Garmin 920XT that I rarely wear nowadays. Winter was so long and cold. I am looking forward to replacing the 920 that I got three years ago.

I want a watch that tracks swim/bike/run, and I don’t care about details (I’m a completer, not a competer)—but I do care about open water swims, wrist heart rate, and music—in that order. I want a triathlon mode for races. I have Garmin sensors on my bike and also a Garmin HR strap. I really don’t care about all the data that comes with these higher level watches. But I do want the above features! I know it will be “too much watch” for my needs. I am planning on sprint triathlons, one or two Olympic distance tri races, and longer single-sport races this summer (e.g., 1.2 mile open water swim, 60 mile organized bike rides).

@missy Do you have a watch you love for cycling? What would you buy if you were buying new this year?

I wear very casual clothes for work (jeans and t-shirt with agency logo most days). Maybe I’d wear this watch daily? The newer versions have straps that can be quickly changed out—leather/stainless/ silicone

Are any of you out there? Thoughts or words of wisdom?

The prices range from $250 to $800. But I believe my options I want put me in the $500+ range.

 

[missy]

Hi @KristinTech we have a computer we attached to our bike that monitors our speed and miles cycled among other features we find helpful. I think our current one is a Sigma. I don't wear any watches while cycling or working out.

I'm sorry I can't help you. Another thought, don't iPhones (and other mobile phones) have the capability to track miles, heart rate etc?

One more thought, check Consumer Reports and see what they recommend. And perhaps a running magazine and online running forums.

Good luck in finding the best choice for you.

 

[qubitasaurus]

I am not sure this will have all the features you want (as I am to uncordinated to ride a bike, and prefer the gym to the pool) but I have a garmin forrunner 235 and it has been quite good. My whole family has them, so I have seen all the different models and compared the step counts etc on family trips and I find them very reliable distance trackers. Only thing is Ive noticed the forrunners do break -- but no complaints about the warrenty/servicing, and they take a lot of abuse (dragged 1000s of km worth of runs/walks before they go).