The best running watches of 2023

A running watch is a watch with special functions that support running. Think of a stopwatch with the possibility to register lap times, a GPS tracker or a heart rate monitor. In this blog we highlight various running watches, all with their own style. From a simple digital watch to the most advanced smartwatches. There is always one in between that fits your style of running!

Characteristics of a good running watch

Running watches come in many shapes and sizes with all kinds of different functions. In the past, a running watch was a simple digital watch with only a stopwatch and a round timer. Simple, but still useful if you wanted to keep your fitness up to date. Nowadays most smartwatches have a heart rate monitor and/or GPS tracker. Many watches also connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth, which makes keeping track of your running session a piece of cake.

Of course, running watches must also be able to take a beating. G-shock watches, for example, are almost indestructible and suitable for any type of training. When choosing a running watch, it is advisable to choose a material that can withstand sweat.

The best running watches in different categories

Because there are so many different functions available on running watches, it is good to determine which are important to you. We have listed the best watches with different functions in different price ranges!

The best simple running watches

Let’s start with simple running watches for a good price. These can help you quickly achieve your goals!

By walking regularly, you naturally improve your fitness. And what could be better than seeing progression after a strong training. With the simple lightweight running watches from both Calypso and Olympic, keeping track of lap times is very easy. The watches are made of silicone and plastic, so they are super light. As a result, you don’t even realize that you are wearing them while running.

The Calypso Smarttime is a very advanced running watch. The watch has a heart rate monitor, pedometer, blood pressure monitor (not medical) and even a respiratory monitor, and all for less than 40 kilos.