I've used this watch for surfing only for about a year now and it's never given me any problems. Try to get one with a very slimed down design so it doesn't let water into your wetsuit, that's if you wear a suit.

Simple analog men's watch, $10, white background with black hands so easy to read, water resistant. Have had it about three years still going strong: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000GB0G7A/?coliid=I3HM6Z1MRG41I2&colid=3VRK1CI5767KZ&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it