Optimum Time Series 3 Sailing Watch, Pink

Classic race watch for sailing. Have a few and this was for daughter who loves it. Easy to operate.

As expected.

Optimum watches are the standard for most dinghy racers and these watches do work well, with an easy-to-read face plus count-down sound signals and a range of starting sequences.The big problem comes when the battery runs out - because replacing them is difficult and the watches often never work again. The case is held together by tiny screws, so you need a jeweller's screwdriver set to open it. Some have screws fixed in so tight they risk burring as you undo them.Then, the system for replacing the battery involves undoing an internal screw, moving a retaining clip and sliding the new battery in before reversing the process. This is very clunky and looks like a design from decades ago - in days when jewellers did these repairs. I've attempted it this three times and on every occasion the watch then failed to work ever again.To be fair, the installed battery does last a long time - typically over a year. So if you're happy buying a new watch every year or two then this is an OK buy.