Chrono 42 Quartz Watch vs Golfer 2 GPS Watch: which is safer?
Swatch Chrono 42 Quartz Watch is the clear pick. TomTom Golfer 2 GPS Watch carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
Swatch
Chrono 42 Quartz Watch
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
C 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Stainless steel case, mineral/plastic crystal, standard watch components
Confidence
72%
PossibleMineral crystal breakage and laceration
PossibleBattery chemical leakage (internal only)
TomTom
Golfer 2 GPS Watch
PFAS grade
F 40/100
Overall grade
F 36/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Plastic, rubber, glass; waterproof casing with unspecified coating
Confidence
45%
PossibleUnspecified waterproof coating (water-repellent coating treatment)
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