SKMEI Sport

Useful rather than precious

For training, concentrate on the stopwatch digits, button spacing and strap security. A very large case may make the controls easier to reach but can also catch on clothing or move around during exercise.

Digital models tend to be the easiest to read quickly, while analog-digital versions give a sportier visual style.

Read the feature set closely

Try starting, stopping and resetting the stopwatch without looking at the button labels each time. Check that the strap bends comfortably around the wrist and that the backlight makes the elapsed-time display readable.