I am trying to get some more measurable results while training, and I would like to get a watch that can measure my pulse during workouts. I see that the market is HUGE for watches meant for this, but I am a bit lost. Here are some things that are relevant to finding a good watch for me:
- I have smallish wrists.
- I would like to wear it also while swimming or showering
- I need it to work really well independently of any phone, as I don’t use iOS or any Android variant. This also means that the watch needs to be good at keeping the time without syncing with a phone.
- I need the watch to be privacy respecting. Even though I don’t plan on using it with a phone at the moment, I do not wish to support a scummy company.
Do you have a favorite watch that could fit some of these points?
From a quick lookup, either Garmin watch without Garmin Connect but Gadgetbridge (fdroid) instead. Or a Casio.
Though the EFF also laments the lack of sensible options, so your mileage may vary. Maybe a diy with a ESP32 S3? I think there are already some surprisingly small projects around, if i remember right.
I’ll look into the ESP32s! That could be an interesting project.
It’s weird how techies seem to accept leaking wearables. Even the new Pebbles seem to have real privacy issues.
More like resignation. It’s the current state of the industry, it’s not rea-lly neccessary, so we don’t get one. And the phone can be good enough.