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Top 8 Stopwatches

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Need a stopwatch to time your swimmer? Some of these may be what you are looking for in a stopwatch.

1. Interval 2000 Split+Rate Watch

The Interval 2000 offers rate-measurement features, a 2000 split/rate multi-segment memory, on-the-fly recall and computer upload capability. The Interval 2000 reflects Nielsen-Kellerman's 20 years of experience in building waterproof electronics for demanding users.

2. Seiko S140 Stopwatch

The S140 Stopwatch features a frequency function that calculates and diplays the frequency of an activity per minute, such as the number of strokes in swimming. It is equipped with a memory function that stores the data and displays it on a large, three row display panel. Lap time, split time and a choice of lap time in progress or total elapsed time can be viewed simultaneously on separate rows.

3. Ultrak 499

This stopwatch system features optional printer and computer uploading hardware and software. The unique Ultrak-499 memory is the first to keep multiple events segmented by date and run number. This revolutionary product has a 500 lap dual memory. The memory stores either lap times and cumulative times or lap times and lap speeds form up to 500 laps.

4. Accusplit A790MXT Stopwatch

This watch is full of features like: 500-Event Memory, Lap & Total Speed/Rate, Average Split Compute, Dual Split (Lap & Cum), 1-Button Rapid Split & Reset, Split Counter, 1,2 Fast Finish, Event Timing, and has a 30-Hour Timing Range.

5. Robic 24 Hour Split Stopwatch

The Robic OSLO 1000 24-Hour Split Stopwatch is an economically priced timer that provides uncompromised precision performance for your events and activities.
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6. Sportline Mechanical Stopwatch

The Sportline Quicktimeout Mechanical 660 Stopwatch keeps time down to a tenth (1/10) of a second with great reliability and accuracy. Equipped with a pause push-button for timing out.
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7. Accusplit 705X Stopwatch

This simpler version from Accusplit has a 4 Event Memory, Average Split Compute, Dual Split (Lap & Cum), 1-Button Rapid Split & Reset, Split Counter, 1,2 Fast Finish, Event Timing, and has a 30-Hour Timing Range.

8. Ultak 340 Stopwatch

A simple, well-labeled digital stopwatch that features: Display of cum splits, Measures to 24 hours, Large numerical display, Time and calendar, Alarm, Water resistant, ans a Lithium battery.

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