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{{Short description|Watch with integrated GPS receiver}}
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[[File:Samsung Galaxy Watch series.jpg|alt=|thumb|Example of a smartwatch -[[Samsung Galaxy Watch series]]]]
A '''GPS watch''' is a device with integrated [[GPS navigation device|GPS receiver]] that is worn as a single unit strapped onto a wrist, in the manner of a [[bracelet]]. The watch can have other features and capabilities depending on its intended purpose and be a [[smartwatch]]. [[GPS]] watches are most often used for sports and fitness purposes. Many can connect to external sensors by the wireless [[ANT+]] protocol, and/or to a computer by [[USB]] to transfer data and configuration. Common sensors used are heart rate monitors and footpods (running cadence and speed sensor). A [[Inertial footpod|footpod]] can be used to supplement or replace GPS data, such as providing treadmill speed and distance for the watch to log and share. [[USB charger|Recharging by USB]] is commonplace.
A '''GPS watch''' is a device with integrated [[GPS navigation device|GPS receiver]] that is worn as a single unit strapped onto a wrist, in the manner of a [[bracelet]]. The watch can have other features and capabilities depending on its intended purpose and be a [[smartwatch]]. [[GPS]] watches are most often used for sports and fitness purposes. Many can connect to external sensors by the wireless [[ANT+]] protocol, and/or to a computer by [[USB]] to transfer data and configuration. Common sensors used are heart rate monitors and footpods (running cadence and speed sensor). A [[Inertial footpod|footpod]] can be used to supplement or replace GPS data, such as providing treadmill speed and distance for the watch to log and share. [[USB charger|Recharging by USB]] is commonplace.


== Optional features ==
== Purpose ==
A [[GPS]] watch is commonly a sport watch (a device used for sports and exercise in general rather than just GPS functionally). It may be designed for one particular sport or other purpose, or provide modes and features to suit several.

Examples of common purposes:

* [[Data logger|Data logging]]
* Navigation
* [[Fitness training]] (Many watches can be used for many sports such as running, walking, hiking, cycling or swimming)
* Specific sport assistance (such as [[golf]])
* Locating children and adults with intellectual disabilities that are at risk of wandering or elopement.

[[File:GarminFenix6X.jpg|thumb|A [[Garmin]] fēnix 6X Sapphire smartwatch with a built-in [[GPS]]/[[Glonass]]/[[Galileo (satellite navigation)|Galileo]] receiver.]]

[[File:TomTom Runner 2.png|thumb|TomTom Runner 2 with orange wristband.]]

=== Features ===
* Display (Illuminated or passive)
* Display (Illuminated or passive)
* Time display
* Time display
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* Touchscreen
* Touchscreen
* Larger add-on rechargeable battery for longer events ([[marathon]], etc.)
* Larger add-on rechargeable battery for longer events ([[marathon]], etc.)
GPS watches may also be used to get the correct time. Examples of these include [[Seiko]] Astron, a few [[G-Shock|G-Shocks]], and [[Citizen Watch|Citizen]] Satellite Wave.

== Purpose ==
A [[GPS]] watch is commonly a sport watch (a device used for sports and exercise in general rather than just GPS functionally). It may be designed for one particular sport or other purpose, or provide modes and features to suit several.

Examples of common purposes:

* [[Data logger|Data logging]]
* Navigation
* [[Fitness training]] (Many watches can be used for many sports such as running, walking, hiking, cycling or swimming)
* Specific sport assistance (such as [[golf]])
* Locating children and adults with intellectual disabilities that are at risk of wandering or elopement.

== History ==

{{Empty section|date=August 2015}}

==List of GPS Watches==
{{Div col}}
* [[Adidas]] Micoach Smart Run
* [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] [[Apple Watch|Watch Series 2]]
* [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] [[Apple Watch|Watch Series 3]]
* [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] [[Apple Watch|Watch Series 4]]
* Bia Sport
* [[Casio]] G-Shock Rangeman GPR-B1000
* [[Casio]] Pathfinder
* [[Garmin]] Approach S1 (golfing watch)
* [[Garmin]] Approach S2 (golfing watch)
* [[Garmin]] Approach S3 (golfing watch)
* [[Garmin]] Approach S4 (golfing watch)
* [[Garmin]] Approach S5 (golfing watch)
* [[Garmin]] Approach S6 (golfing watch)
* [[Garmin]] Approach S20 (golfing watch)
* [[Garmin]] Approach X40 (golfing watch)
* [[Garmin]] D2 Delta PX
* [[Garmin]] D2 Delta S
* [[Garmin]] D2 Delta
* [[Garmin]] epix (map display watch)
* [[Garmin]] fēnix
* [[Garmin]] fēnix 2
* [[Garmin]] fēnix 3
* [[Garmin]] fēnix 5
* [[Garmin]] Foretrex 101
* [[Garmin]] Foretrex 201
* [[Garmin]] Foretrex 301
* [[Garmin]] Foretrex 401
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 10
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 15
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 50
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 101
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 110
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 201
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 205
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 210
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 220
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 225
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 230
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 235
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 245
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 301
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 305
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 310XT
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 405
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 405CX
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 410
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 610
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 620
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 630
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 735XT
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 910XT
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 920XT
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] 935
* [[Garmin]] Tactix
* [[Garmin]] Quatix
* [[Garmin]] Vivoactive
* GlobalSat GH-625
* [[GolfBuddy]] WT3
* [[GolfBuddy]] WT4
* [[GolfBuddy]] WT5
* I-gotU GT-900
* [[Magellan Navigation|Magellan]] Switch/Switch Up
* [[Motorola]] [[MOTOACTV]]
* MyTach
* [[New Balance]] GPS Runner
* [[New Balance]] GPS Trainer
* [[New Balance]] N9 GPS Trainer
* [[New Balance]] NX950
* [[New Balance]] NX980
* [[New Balance]] NX990
* [[Nike+]] SportWatch GPS
* PAPAGO GoWatch770
* [[Polar Electro|Polar]] FT60
* [[Polar Electro|Polar]] FT80
* [[Polar Electro|Polar]] M400
* [[Polar Electro|Polar]] RC3
* [[Polar Electro|Polar]] RCX3
* [[Polar Electro|Polar]] RCX5
* [[Polar Electro|Polar]] RS300X
* [[Polar Electro|Polar]] RS800CX
* [[Polar Electro|Polar]] RC3 GPS
* [[Polar Electro|Polar]] V800
* [[Pyle]] PSGP410
* Pyxis RGPS-3000
* [[Runtastic]] GPS & Heart Rate Watch
* [[Samsung Gear S3]] - SM-R770
* Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - SM-R765
* Samsung Gear S3 Frontier LTE - RM-R760
* [[Astron (wristwatch)|Seiko Astron]]
* [[Soleus Running#Watches|Soleus]] GPS 1.0
* Soleus GPS 2.0
* Soleus GPS 3.0
* [[Suunto]] Ambit
* [[Suunto]] Ambit 2
* [[Suunto]] Ambit 3
* [[Suunto]] G6
* [[Suunto]] G9
* [[Suunto]] X9
* [[Suunto]] X10
* [[Timex Group|Timex]] Ironman Easy Trainer
* [[Timex Group|Timex]] Ironman ONE GPS+
* [[Timex Group|Timex]] Ironman Run Trainer
* [[Timex Group|Timex]] Ironman Run Trainer 2.0
* [[Timex Group|Timex]] Ironman Run x20 GPS
* [[Timex Group|Timex]] Ironman Global Trainer
* [[Timex Group|Timex]] Ironman Triathlon GPS
* [[Timex Group|Timex]] Marathon GPS
* [[TomTom]] Golfer
* [[TomTom]] Golfer Premium Edition
* [[TomTom]] Golfer 2
* [[TomTom]] Runner
* [[TomTom]] Runner Cardio
* [[TomTom]] Multi-Sport
* [[TomTom]] Multi-Sport Cardio
* Ultega NavRun 2K11/Pyle Sports PSWGP405BL/[[The Sharper Image]] GPS XT
* Fitbit Blaze
* Fitbit flex
* Fitbit Charge
{{Div col end}}

==[[Inertial footpod|Accelerometer]]-only==
These devices offer similar functions to GPS watches,
but measure speed and distance using a motion sensor (built-in, or a [[Inertial footpod|footpod]] attached to a shoe), instead of GPS.
Since they do not rely on GPS, they can work indoors, but do not track location data for mapping. Certain models include [[heart rate monitor]]ing, either built-in or through a chest-worn sensor. There are also a wide variety of watches that measure only [[Heart rate monitor|heart rate]] and time.
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] FR60
* [[Garmin]] [[Garmin Forerunner|Forerunner]] FR70
* [[Garmin]] Swim
* [[New Balance]] N8 Trainer
* [[Nike+iPod]]
* [[Polar Electro|Polar]] s625x
* [[Polar Electro|Polar]] s725x
* [[Suunto]] Quest


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Navigational equipment]]
[[Category:Navigational equipment]]
[[Category:Wireless locating]]
[[Category:Wireless locating]]
[[Category:Wearable computers]]
[[Category:Smartwatches]]
[[Category:Golf equipment]]

Latest revision as of 02:59, 25 November 2024

Example of a smartwatch -Samsung Galaxy Watch series

A GPS watch is a device with integrated GPS receiver that is worn as a single unit strapped onto a wrist, in the manner of a bracelet. The watch can have other features and capabilities depending on its intended purpose and be a smartwatch. GPS watches are most often used for sports and fitness purposes. Many can connect to external sensors by the wireless ANT+ protocol, and/or to a computer by USB to transfer data and configuration. Common sensors used are heart rate monitors and footpods (running cadence and speed sensor). A footpod can be used to supplement or replace GPS data, such as providing treadmill speed and distance for the watch to log and share. Recharging by USB is commonplace.

Purpose

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A GPS watch is commonly a sport watch (a device used for sports and exercise in general rather than just GPS functionally). It may be designed for one particular sport or other purpose, or provide modes and features to suit several.

Examples of common purposes:

  • Data logging
  • Navigation
  • Fitness training (Many watches can be used for many sports such as running, walking, hiking, cycling or swimming)
  • Specific sport assistance (such as golf)
  • Locating children and adults with intellectual disabilities that are at risk of wandering or elopement.
A Garmin fēnix 6X Sapphire smartwatch with a built-in GPS/Glonass/Galileo receiver.
TomTom Runner 2 with orange wristband.

Features

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  • Display (Illuminated or passive)
  • Time display
  • Speed/pace display
  • Map display
  • Routes
  • Route tracking
  • Heart rate monitor compatibility
  • Running cadence and speed sensor (footpod) compatibility
  • Cycling cadence sensor compatibility
  • Cycling power meter compatibility
  • Weight scale compatibility
  • Compatibility with sport transitions (such as triathlons)
  • Training programs (such as intervals)
  • Computer connection for logging, mapping and sharing data
  • Hydration/nutrition reminders
  • Reminder alarms to alternate between running and walking
  • Accelerometer for tracking indoor swimming
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger add-on rechargeable battery for longer events (marathon, etc.)

GPS watches may also be used to get the correct time. Examples of these include Seiko Astron, a few G-Shocks, and Citizen Satellite Wave.

See also

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References

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