While a complicated smartwatch can accomplish amazing tasks and the simplicity of an analog watch is convenient, sometimes ...

While these timers can be as accurate as a cheap digital wrist watch, there are times when you need a microcontroller’s timer to measure exactly, losing no more than a few milliseconds a day.

The Timex Ironman Digital Watch is on sale for just $37 right now ... and a 24-hour countdown timer. It also has a full calendar and an alarm feature, which many find indispensable.