I've had a Jawbone UP and a Garmin VivoSmart. Both functioned as what you're describing. But if all you want is a step-counter and a watch, why not just use your phone? I'm assuming, of course, that you have a smartphone that already has a "health" app that counts your steps. :)

I had a FitBit Flex, it failed after 6 months, FitBit replaced it, that one failed after 3 months and I haven't bothered to replace it. I use the Health app on my iPhone, works well unless I don't have a pocket.

I had a Fitbit Charge HR that fell apart back in April/May after 2 years of use. Literally, fell apart! I ended up buying an Apple Watch Series 2 as I wanted a watch, fitness tracker and something that alerted me to phone calls, texts and other messages without having to pull out my telephone. You can buy basic simple FitBits, but I've read that they don't last long. The Jawbone one mentioned above I've read good reviews about.

I would really consider an Apple Watch instead as well- I believe their pedometer is much more reliable. Fitbit's accuracy in particular has come into question.

PS Never mind, if the phone acts as a pedometer, no need for one on your wrist. I had not read the thread through before answering.

I don't want to have to carry my phone all the time throughout the day (either in my hand or in a pocket). I would like something on my wrist.

Thanks for the replies. I will look into the Vivofit and the Jawbone.

I have this one: https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2389180/fitbit-zip-wireless-activity-tracker.jsp?skuId=95426778

Didn't want a watch type unit... already wear a watch with a 12 hour timer... and this one, can be put on your shirt collar, or bra, if you don't have a pocket. I only wanted it to keep track of my steps, and Kohls had it the cheapest.

Moni

Thank you, everyone. I really want a watch type so I can just look at my wrist and be able to see what time it is and how many steps taken.

For a very basic fitness tracker, try a pedometer, These are available with various features. The most basic one merely counts steps and has a conversion to estimated distance. These do not do heart or respiration rates. They are best for people who use walking and/or jogging for their main exercise.

I have a Fitbit and love it. It is totally accurate. I run on the treadmill for two miles and that's the exact amount that comes up on my Fitbit. I have it as a watch too , counts steps, calories, calendar and even sleep. Today I was a winner. Daughter and I "did" NYC on a day trip and we walked 13.3 miles. and was active 300 minutes.

I have a Garmin Vivofit 2. I like it because it has a backlight, is a watch, and step counter and calories burned. I use the timer every morning when I walk. Works great for me. And as mentioned, no charging.

Ebay has a huge selection of them. I had a jawbone and 2 other types one very similar to the Apple watch but I lost all of them in the flood. The jawbone was on sale at Costco for extremely cheap. All of them did what they were supposed to do.

Lily, could you tell me which Fitbit you have, please?

Susie...I have the Alta Fitbit. With a flick of my wrist, I can see the time and date, tap again, the steps for the day, next tap, miles for the day,,next calories, It's not heavy and works well for me although I don't do the sleep monitoring. It also gives messages all day like "get up and move"...lol

Thanks, Lily!