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This article is a concise guide to the best running watches available today at differing prices and functionality. It does not attempt to cover every watch on the market, but it does call out some to avoid. As well as recommendations as the 'best' watch, I also have a few that are worth considering in spite of their flaws. Note that the prices shown below reflect the last time I checked, and the prices tend to fluctuate from time to time. <div style="float:right;">__TOC__</div>
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=What to look for=
There are several features to consider when looking for a runners watch. <div style="float:right;">__TOC__</div>
* '''GPS.''' GPS provides an easy measure of how far you've run, which is critical for your training. While it is possible to map out a run afterwards, this tends to be tedious and is typically less accurate than GPS.
* '''GPS Accuracy.''' I've [[GPS Accuracy| Analyzed the Accuracy of Some GPS watches]], and I've found that adding a Footpod to the 310XT/910XT improves their accuracy noticeably. More devices will be added, but my testing methodology requires me to run 100s of miles with each watch.