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WaterRower Oxbridge in cherry: S4 monitor
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The Oxbridge is the solid cherry wood version of the Original WaterRower, fitted with the S4 Performance Monitor. It is the classic choice for buyers who want a rower that looks like furniture, sounds like water and keeps its own screen on the machine. The listing describes it as the official water rowing machine of British Rowing, handmade in the USA.
- Frame
- Solid cherry wood
- Monitor
- S4 with Bluetooth
- Max user
- 250 kg
- Length
- 172 cm (listing)
- Storage
- Stands on end
In its favour
- The S4 monitor syncs with the WaterRower Connect app for virtual workouts and tracking.
- A solid cherry wood frame that stands on end for storage.
- The listing states it is handmade in the USA, with a 250 kg weight limit.
Good to know
- Bullets and specs give different warranty splits, so confirm terms with the seller.
- The listed 172 cm length is shorter than other WaterRower models, so check it.
Our take
Monitor and app sync
The S4 Performance Monitor with Bluetooth shows stroke rate, distance and calories in real time. It also connects to the WaterRower Connect app, where you can sync and analyse sessions, join virtual workouts and follow progress over time. Four AA batteries, included, power the monitor.
Having the screen on the rower means you can row without a phone or tablet, which some people prefer for quick sessions before work.
Water resistance and comfort
Resistance is infinitely variable and self-regulating: the WaterFlywheel pushes back in proportion to how hard you pull. WaterRower says the machine is virtually silent apart from the sound of moving water. The motion is low impact, and a how-to-row technique guide is included to help beginners.
Dimensions and the listing's oddities
Amazon lists the Oxbridge at 172 by 35 by 53 cm and 28 kg, which is notably shorter and lighter than the other Original models listed at around 209 cm. Treat those figures with caution and confirm the real length before measuring your room.
The bullets give a 250 kg user limit, three years on the frame and five on parts, while the spec table says five years frame and three years parts. Ask the seller which applies. For storage, the rower stands on end.
Choosing between WaterRower models
The Original Performance swaps the S4 for PowerPulley tracking sent to your own device and links to Peloton, EXR and CITYROW, with a 318 kg limit. The vintage oak Original S4 offers a darker stain with the same monitor. The Hybrid mixes hardwood with aluminium and a backlit CR monitor at a lower user limit. For most buyers who want a classic all-wood machine with its own screen, the Oxbridge is the default.
Verdict
Buy the Oxbridge if you want a solid cherry water rower with a built-in monitor and app sync, and you can confirm the length fits your room. App-class users should pick the Original Performance, and those after a darker finish should consider the vintage oak Original S4.
Compared with alternatives in: Best water rowing machines, WaterRower models compared: Oxbridge, Original, Performance and Hybrid
Amazon listing title: WaterRower Original Series Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor