Seiko S141 300 Memory Stopwatch

I got this in 2010 and have used it extensively in the pool for freediving training. It is not designed for the buttons to be used under water, but I have done it a lot with no problems. I have absolutely no complaints at all. It is perfect for freediving applications.It is 2015 now and it is still going strong 5 years after I bought it. I had to replace the battery once (in 2014), which I did myself. I use it in the water all the time.

I use the watch every day in my job and it is very dependable.

Easy to use, and a perfect size to fit in my gear bag. It also has a nice case to keep from turning it on accidentally while being transported.

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Excellent stop watch.

I coach rowing. It helps to have a stroke watch.The primary competitor for this watch from my perspective is marketed to rowing coaches. It's almost as expensive. In my experience, it is not waterproof (or resisitant, or at least able to deal with the occasional rainy day). My old watch from the competitor would take on moisture with almost any excuse. I would remove the battery cap, put it in a sunny window, and hope that it would dry out. It finally died after maybe four or five years. The "warranty" was to sell me a new one at a "discount".I've only used the Seiko seriously for one spring season. So far, it's handled the moisture and done good duty taking stroke rates. My basic needs have been served.However, there are a few things that would be better for me (and most rowing coaches).1. Many times I want to track the time of the piece and take stroke rates at the same time. I can do that with the Seiko, but I need to change screens.2. Considering what I spent on it, I should be able to change the battery all by myself. I probably can, but what happens if something goes wrong? That's just stupid.3. I wear a Rolex watch that I purchased in 1967. Despite all the blather about how accurate all the digital watches are supposed to be compared to anything mechanical, the stupid and totally useless time-of-day and date function proves every day how much less accurate this electronic watch is.

Even my old head found it easy to use and recall split times. With my old watch I had to jump through hoops to get back split times.

I’ve been a swim coach for 40 years. Loved the old Seikos. Most important feature is the ability to recall splits during operation. A must when timing more than one swimmer at a time. Lost my old Seiko in a fire. Bought a new one and can’t recall splits until you stop the watch. This doesn’t give enough time to write splits down before the start of next race. I bought a $45 Accusplit that has all the features and recalls splits when running. Shame because Seikos buttons are easy to operate. Gave away my Seiko