The SC-848W uses traditional timing methods that are purely intended as a means to monitor your performance as an athlete. You just need to know the distances and have knowledge about what all the recorded info means. A stopwatch uses old fashioned reliability to obtain accurate readings regarding an athlete’s performance instead of some bogus fantasizing from some overrated satellite system.

A short rundown on the individual processes and provisions of the SC-848W:

-Normal Time – Daily calendar and current time in either 12 or 24 hour format. You can even choose to display the time of day and calendar in either US or European formats.
-Alarm Time – Set a daily alarm, and includes controllable hourly beep and button beeps.
-Countdown Timers – 3 types to choose from including 9 interval timers.
-Chronograph – 999 Laps, 300 recorded dual laps w/ 3 selections on how to view the laps and splits, includes fastest, slowest, and average lap times, and sequencing first to last or vice versa.
-Speed Timer – 999 Laps, 300 recorded laps based on MPH or KPH, includes setting basic distance, and viewing fastest, slowest, and average lap times, sequenced viewing first to last lap or vice versa.
-Stroke Rate Calculator – Set from 2 to 30 strokes per minute.
-Backlight
-Break-away safety lanyard

The SC-848W doesn’t incorporate a couple of the training abilities found in the Robic SC-707W, which is a purely unique training aid for athletes, whereas the SC-848W is merely intended to reveal the level of the athlete’s abilities.

An athlete who aspires improvement would do well having both of these timers available during their workouts.