Watch That Measures Mileage Walked.

[dollymay]

I usually wear a watch and use Map My Walk on my phone to measure distances walked. My watch has broken and I would like a replacement that measures how far I walk, plus perhaps a daily step counter. I dont want any of the other extras that are included in most of the 'fitbit' type watches I have seen? Any suggestions? I want a nice looking woman's watch, preferably not over £50?

[barry1010]

You can do all of that with a smartphone and a cheap step meter that clips to your waistband

[barry1010]

Oops, I pressed enter instead of return.
The problem with 'fit watches' is they need frequent charging. The manufacturers change the software and eventually the functions you bought it for stop working.
I really think you'd get far better value for money and a lot less frustration with an ordinary watch that you like and continue to use your smartphone.

[barry1010]

I recently watched an episode of The Gadget Show that compared fitness watches and the cheaper ones did not record distances accurately

[dollymay]

Thanks very much, appreciate the advice! Didnt realise you had to charge the 'fitwatches' so will probably stick with ordinary watch plus my phone.