Waterproof Watches for Women

Are you a woman looking for a great waterproof watch? Here’s our pick of the best ones on the market today.

Whether you’re a woman who loves swimming, sailing or surfing, or whether you just want to make sure that your watch will be safe from sweat, rain or accidental soakings, you need it to be waterproof. With narrower wrists than men, a woman needs a waterproof watch which is comfortable to wear and doesn’t look too bulky. With this in mind, we’ve brought you our selection of contenders for the crown of best waterproof watch for women.

1. Timex Ironman Sleek 50

Don’t be put off by the word“man”in the title! The Timex brand is certainly famous for its high-quality timepieces and the Ironman Sleek 50 won’t disappoint. With its modern, bold design, this model has sporty undertones and a comfortable polyurethane strap which is flexible and well-ventilated. It fits comfortably on even the slimmest wrist without looking bulky or inhibiting movement.

Not only does it boast a sleek design, it also has a simple push-button format so you can access the features with ease; the Indiglo function also means you can read the display easily in low-lighting conditions. Furthermore, there is a training log which records your workouts by lap time, total exercise time and date so you can keep on top of your fitness.

2. Armitron Digital Sports Watch

If you want a watch that’s perfect for swimming and tracking other sports, the Armitron 45/7053 LTG digital sports watch is ideal. Its stylish casing is highly durable while its strap is made from soft-touch resin which remains comfortably in place around your wrist all day long. In addition, this watch is capable of supporting dual time zones, boasts three easy-set alarms, a lap timer and a backlight feature. With water resistance built up down to 100 meters, it’s certainly perfect for swimmers. Above all, its affordable price tag is an even greater bonus.

3. Casio G-Shock S Series

When you need an extremely durable watch that will withstand even the most rigorous sporting activity, the Casio G-Shock S series could definitely be the one. Shock resistant, water resistant to 200m and magnetic resistant. It also has an incredibly accurate stopwatch feature.

Meanwhile, its stylish and slim design is perfect for slim wrists, sitting around the wrist comfortably without hindering its movement or function. It has five daily alarms, a 60-minute time signal, an automatic LED light with an afterglow and the function to record as many as 29 different time zones. It also has both analog and digital faces, a speed indicator and anti-slip buttons.

4. Garmin Vivoactive 3

The Garmin brand is well-known for its high quality sports watches, and its Vivoactive 3 model is perfect for women who want a sleek and modern design with all of the functionality of Garmin’s standard watch range. Suitable for wear both in the gym and in the office; this watch tracks your fitness level and workouts and monitors your health and sleep 24/7. It also boasts a heartrate monitor and a durable and comfortable strap. Thanks to Garmin’s unrivalled GPS system, it’s easier than ever to track both outdoor and indoor activities with no worries about signal dropouts. Although the base model can’t support music, the upgraded model has storage capacity for 500 MP3 files and access to the iHeartRadio app.

5. The Fitbit Ionic

The Fitbit brand is known for its high-quality sports trackers and the Ionic is the first model from this brand to look like a regular watch instead of a basic fitness tracker. Its choice of interchangeable leather or plastic strap makes this a great choice for all occasions. Furthermore, the 384 x 250 LCD display is easy to read with an impressive brightness level.

Thanks to its touchscreen you can cycle rapidly through the various app choices while the side buttons allow even greater choice of functionality. This waterproof watch tracks your activities including swimming, cycling, weightlifting and running, and it also has inbuilt workouts to add into your daily routine. Meanwhile, the inbuilt heartrate monitor gives you accurate measurements and the GPS feature maps your location.

6. Garmin Forerunner 35

Garmin is a popular and high-quality brand and the Forerunner series offers a range of impressive watches with the Forerunner 35 being no exception. Instead of the bulky, industrial design which is seen in the other Garmin models, this watch has a modern, sleek design which won’t impede your movements. It also offers sport tracking features with an inbuilt GPS so you can track your distance, location and speed as well as heartrate and number of calories burned. You can then upload your stats to fitness apps like Strava or Garmin Connect and compare your results with your family and friends. You’ll receive notifications via a vibration alert and with waterproofing down to 50m, you won’t have to worry about getting this watch wet.

7. Suunto Spartan Trainer

Finally, the newest model from Suunto is the Spartan Trainer, a sleek version of its Spartan Sports model. Designed for wear on thin wrists, this lighter watch has a 218 x 218 resolution screen and a bunch of great options. It has a highly accurate heartrate monitor as well as impressive GPS to map your routes. Since this model also uses maps which you’ve downloaded, it’ll give you the optimal running routes. Its long lasting battery can hold its charge for around 3-4 days even when you’re covering lots of activities and while the app isn’t fantastic, it still gives you access to your data just a few seconds after you’ve worked out.

If you’re looking for one of the best waterproof watches for women on the market today, one of these seven options is sure to be the one for you.

How Do We Test Smartwatches?

We take pride in the amount of time and effort that we put into testing and reviewing smartwatches. We know that you’re relying on us to give you the key information that you need to decide whether a certain model is right for your needs, and that’s why we put each and every one through its paces with a rigorous approach to testing.

Here at Superwatches we examine the design of each watch to see whether it’s stylish and appealing while also remaining highly functional and easy to use. Is it comfortable to wear? Does it look good on wrists of all sizes? Does it offer customisation options or interchangeable straps and faces? We examine all of these elements.

We look closely at integrated features and fitness tracking capabilities. Is there GPS? Are there LTE capabilities? Can you make contactless payments? Is there storage for songs and podcasts? Sleep tracking and activity tracking for different sports? We test these elements and look at the effect that each have on the power, processing capacity, memory and battery life of each device.

Then we bring all this information together in an informative review so that you can make the best choice about whether the smartwatch that we’re reviewing is really the best one for your requirements.

Last Updated on April 23, 2020

Emma is an experienced Editor, Copywriter and Visual Editor. When not working, Emma enjoys life with her baby girl, partner and Jack Russell Terrier in the lovely countryside of the South West UK.