GPS watch advice needed

[Neilix1971]

Hi all, thinking of getting watch wondered what others are using? Specifically I would like to be able to display speed and distance on the main display, any recommendations?

[JaoJao]

Good question. I’ve always had a fit bit and disappointed the Fitbit ones don’t have built in GPS. Let us know what you go for.

[Neilix1971 in reply to JaoJao]

Will do, I thought it would be useful to have the distance and pace on my wrist because I find it difficult to judge how fast I’m going! I use a Fitbit charge 2 atm but lack of GPS is disappointing as you say, didn’t need it at the time of buying it

[molly1973 Graduate in reply to JaoJao]

I think the new Fitbit Ionic has GPS if you like the brand?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

After reading many posts on here I’ll be going with Garmin and probably the forerunner 235.

[Neilix1971 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Was just looking at that one or the forerunner 30, both do what I need them to do

[steviej99 Graduate]

Just got Garmin forerunner 235. Good price on the usual site!! They had a sale on. Good reviews and I'm happy with it. 8 like the round face, good clear display and it has been popular with runners more serious than me for a couple of years now

[Neilix1971 in reply to steviej99]

How much did you pay? It’s seems to vary between 160 to 200

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to Neilix1971]

£140 on the "we're taking over the world" web site. They had a one day sale!

[Neilix1971 in reply to steviej99]

Bargain! Well done 👍

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Not an Apple Watch. I have one. Inaccurate and terrible battery life! I’m getting a garmin 35 for marathon training as my watch would conk out way before the end of a run! The 235 is too masculine for me. I quite like the look of the 35.

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Garmin 35 is perfect. Not pretty but does everything it needs to !

[MarkyD Graduate]

Garmin ForeRunner 235. GPS, good optical heart rate, step count, Bluetooth notifications from my phone, 7 day battery life, bombproof...

[Nannyto2 Graduate]

I have a Samsung gear sport that links to my Samsung phone. Pleased with it, can download apps and music onto it