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Badger Sep 2021 8:20pm, 17 Sep 2021 14,183 posts	Badger Somebody let me know when fozzy’s done trolling the thread, please. If you want to know what the current models are capable of, there is detailed information on the Garmin website.
Badger Sep 2021 8:28pm, 17 Sep 2021 14,184 posts	Badger That said, if you really just want another 310xt, mine still worked last time I tried it, and you are welcome to it for whatever you would consider an appropriate donation to CRUK. PM me your address
The_Saint Sep 2021 8:34pm, 17 Sep 2021 6,879 posts	The_Saint Has anyone suggested DC Rainmaker? Apologies if this is stating the obvious. I wouldn't swim with a watch only rated to 50 metres but many people would - bear in mind that 30 metres is regarded as splash proof. Having said that, my automatic wristwatch is rated to 150 metres but I take that off to wash my hands.
LindsD Sep 2021 8:41pm, 17 Sep 2021 49,685 posts	LindsD I swim in my FR45 all the time.
larkim Sep 2021 9:20pm, 17 Sep 2021 15,419 posts	larkim Why is 30m depth considered splash proof? I'd consider 30m proof as perfectly swimmable - 30m is pretty damned deep!!
larkim Sep 2021 9:25pm, 17 Sep 2021 15,420 posts	larkim I think fozzy has the same attitude to ££ as I do!! Honestly I think a FR45 will knock the socks off a 310, but all devices today are designed to work "best" with a smartphone. The 645 might provide a good features Vs vfm option though at £189.
Dvorak Sep 2021 9:40pm, 17 Sep 2021 23,437 posts	Dvorak FR35 works perfectly well plugged in to a PC, presumably the 45 would be the same? (I couldn't download Connect into my Android 5 phone, although afaik it was supposedly compatible down to 4.4. I've since bought an Android 10 phone. They don't have to costs £££100s - mine was under £90.)
rf_fozzy Sep 2021 9:41pm, 17 Sep 2021 15,405 posts	rf_fozzy Sorry if not having a spare £300 to spend on a new Garmin is trolling.
rf_fozzy Sep 2021 9:44pm, 17 Sep 2021 15,406 posts	rf_fozzy Thanks for the info everyone. I'll have another look tomorrow. I was hoping for an upgraded version of the 310 that was a little more modern if possible to future proof a bit, but doesn't look like it's possible, so I'll have to go for a basic one or a 2nd hand 920 on eBay
rf_fozzy Sep 2021 9:44pm, 17 Sep 2021 15,407 posts	rf_fozzy And yes, I looked at DC rainmaker. It recommended a 310xt!