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PUMA Unisex PU910791001 Slide-Large Black Red Digital Watch

Introducing a new collection of Baby-G models that are designed to double as accessories to match street fashions that are so popular among young women of today. An eye-catching solid-color band combines with a brilliant 3D LCD on which figures seem to float on a mirror like jelly. The result is a fun and fashionable design. Color variations include basic black and white, as well as distinctive pink and purple. You can select the Timekeeping Mode display style you want to use. Angling the watch towards your face causes one of 12 different animation patterns to appear for plenty of fun throughout the day.

White resin case with stainless steel bezel and case back. White resin strap with stainless steel buckle. Orange digital dial with auto EL backlight and afterglow.
Shock resistant and water resistant to 100m.
World time. 29 times zones (48 cities + UTC), city code display, daylight saving on/off. 1/100 second stopwatch .
Measuring capacity: 23:59 59.99 . Measuring mode: elapsed time, split time, and 1st-2nd place times.
Countdown Timer. Measuring unit: 1 second. Input range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments).
4 daily alarms and 1 snooze alarm. Hourly time signal.
Auto animation on/off. Auto calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099).
12/24 hour formats.
Button operation tone on/off.
Precise Casio Quartz movement, accurate up to +/-30 seconds per month.
Battery CR1616. Approx. battery life: 3 years. Case measures 35mm wide by 12mm thick. Module 3175.

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PUMA Unisex PU910791001 Slide-Large Black Red Digital Watch

Running Watch Reviews — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:36:39 +0000

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Retail Price: $50.00

Amazon Price: $50.00

PUMA’s active watch collection celebrates PLAY TIME. PUMA brings the pure JOY of sport to their design-driven time pieces. Modern, colorful and up for anything, PUMA TIME is more than just a watch that tells time. It’s an accessory which tells the world that play is an essential part of life.

Flexible black polyurethane strap, black case, LCD white base, lens transparent red

Choronograph, count-down timer, 12/24 hour format, lap counter

Alarm

EL backlight

Water-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)

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Timex Womens Chrono Alarm Timer Watch T46031

Running Watch Reviews — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:01:34 +0000

The Timex Women’s Chrono Alarm Timer watch is a suitable companion for any woman who is into running, cycling or any other intense physical activity.

Timex Women's T46031 Chrono Alarm Timer Watch

Retail Price: $41.95

The Timex Expedition Digital watch includes the usual functionality that you crave for in a typical sports watch. It has a chronograph with lap/split time display, a large all-day white reflector display, and water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet). It also has a small bubble compass on the Velcro Fast Wrap strap for helping you in navigating your course while training.

These features are backed up with the Indiglo night light system. The iconic blue light is there to ensure that you would be able to see the display even in the darkest of situations.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Nice Watch
I am really enjoying this watch. After not having one for many years, it is nice to simply look down and see the time. It is easy to use, quick to navigate, and light. The velcro/cloth band makes it water-durable, and easy to remove or put on.

The small compass on the band has some trouble finding North if it is not totally level and will come in handy in the woods and fields while hiking or hunting.

5 Stars great “mommy” watch
This is the 2nd watch I’ve had like this. I wore my other for over 4 years before the battery ran out (I just replaced the band a couple times because it just kept right on working). I love the fact that it has 3 alarms (you can set to go off daily, weekdays, or weekends) because as a mommy sometimes I get so busy that I need a reminder. I didn’t like the little compass on this model, but I just cut the little band off (it’s not functional to keeping the watch band on).

5 Stars I love this watch!
I love this watch and am searching high and low for the male version for my husband. Unfortunately I have had no luck. This watch has a comfy velcro band that you can adjust to any size or course. It’s also cute with the subtle shade of pink on the face. I love it.

4 Stars worth it for an ‘outside’ watch
Works well for being used as an ‘everyday’ watch. Biggest downside is the velcro will catch on clothes. So don’t wear it with anything ‘nice.’ Handles being dirty and sweaty and wet well.

5 Stars Great watch!
I bought this watch because i exercise a lot and i tend to ding and dirty all my watches. Delivery was very swift (within 4 days)! I bought it because of the great reviews from other owners. When I got, it looked better quality than its price suggested. Cant believe I got a good watch for ~21$! Yay!

Polar RS400sd Heart Rate Monitor Watch with Free IRDA - USB 2.0 Interface

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Polar RS400SD Heart Rate Monitor

Running Watch Reviews — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:11:57 +0000

Retail Price: $369.95

Amazon Price: $266.33

Tired of going out for a run and coming back without knowing how far or fast or hard you went? Get answers to all those questions and more with the Polar RS400sd Heart Rate Monitor. This heart rate monitor comes with Polar’s s1 foot pod, which interacts with your RS400sd watch to give you accurate speed and distance information. The RS400sd also tracks your maximum, average, and target heart rate information, so you know when to pick up the pace or chill out for a few miles. Polar’s OwnCal feature counts the number of calories you burn during your workout, so you can either indulge in that hot fudge Sunday or grab a banana for desert. Polar also gave the RS400sd Monitor its OwnCode, so it won’t interfere with anyone else’s heart rate monitor on the trail or at the gym. Hook this heart rate monitor watch up to your PC after a workout and analyze your training data.

Product Features

Material: PU
Band Type: PU
Altimeter: No
Barometer: No
Compass: No
Stopwatch: Yes
Chronograph: Yes
Thermometer: No
Heart Rate Monitor: Yes
PC Compatible: Yes
Waterproof: Yes, up to 50m
Backlight/ Electroluminescent: Yes
Alarms: Yes, with snooze
Size: Medium
Recommended Use: Running, aerobic activities
Weight:
Warranty: 2 Years

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars So far so good
Bought this for my wife, who’s training for an upcoming road race. At first it seemed hard for her to adjust the max pulse rate alarm correctly, but she quickly got the hang of it and now loves all the features. It helps us run together and stay under control in terms of exertion levels.

5 Stars Right out of the Box
I am very pleased with this product. Right out of the box this watch performed beyond expectations. I simply programmed the watch with my personal information, laced the foot pod through the shoestrings, threw the strap around my chest, and within twenty minutes I was up and running. Everything clicked the very first run – too easy.

As for the software, it was easy to install and fairly easy to navigate. This system can do so many functions that one can easily get overwhelmed. You will have to invest some time to figure out your goals and what you want the information to tell you. But, if you just want a simple graph and basic information about a run, it will do that automatically! You just can’t loose.

Here are some specifics: After four short runs I had the foot pod perfectly calibrated. It was not off by much to begin with but adjusting it to measure your stride precisely is a breeze. The heart rate strap is comfortable and I like the idea of replacing my own batteries. The watch itself is not as comfortable as I would like it to be but over time I think it will work its way around my wrist better. I do like how the buttons are set up and how it displays information. Being able to replace the battery on my own is a plus.

5 Stars Excellent product
This product is excellent!!! It will be part of your training program in few weeks.

5 Stars Looks great! Will try it tomorrow.
Looks great. Well packaged.

The display could’ve been a little sharper/vivid.

Will run w/ it tomorrow and provide more details.

Gil

4 Stars Good HRM, excellent software, defective data transmission
I received my Polar RS200sd heart rate monitor app. 1 month ago, and have used it about 3/week for running (20-30 km/week).

When I first received the HRM I was a little disappointed by the flimsy plastic apperance of the watch (it is plastic with a thin metal frontpiece and plastic covered glass screen), but so far it is scratch free, and the light weight is nice on my narrow wrist.

The audible alarms, large screen and easy switch between optional screens makes keeping track of heart rate, zones, speed and milage on the run easy and convenient. I have used the preloaded programs and also created my own programs in the software. You can make programs based on different heart rates/zones/speed/time which makes running an optimal interval course a breeze. I have been using the tests (optimizer and fitness test), without much success. They give constant results despite great variations in my workouts. The heart rate strap and footpod have worked w/o failure and distance is accurate after calibration.

The included software is the best running software I have ever tried. Like the watch, it is highly customizable, so I recommend taking some time to explore the options using the detailed manual. It has a calender with weekly workout summaries, daily logs, individual workout charts, and 5 report charts for comparing workouts.

My major problem with this product is data transfer using the included IrDA device. About half of the data transfers results in Windows Vista crash, which is a real pain since I got this HRM in order to analyze data. Hopefully this problem w Vista will be solved.

I highly recommend this HRM for a serious runner (with Windows XP) who wants to analyze HR/speed/distance in detail, but do not need maps, since this HRM has no GPS.

UPDATE: I no longer recommend this product because polar support did not resolve the Vista compatibility issue. Unfortunately, Amazon will not let me change the star setting.

Polar RS400 Heart Rate Monitor Watch

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Heart Rate Polar RS400 Monitor

Running Watch Reviews — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:39:47 +0000

Retail Price: $269.95

Amazon Price: $179.50

Forget about trying to force yourself to get into an unsuitable fitness program! The Polar RS400 Heart Rate Monitor Watch take cares of that by finding that perfect training intensity for your body.

The RS400 features its Polar OwnOptimizer capability. The Polar OwnOptimizer allows this heart rate monitor watch to m determine whether you are under training or over training based on your heart rate, pace, and calories burned and. It measures and analyzes your training results and provides you with visual and aural clues for you to know how effective the runner’s training program is.

With all these data available to you through the Polar RS400, finding ways to ensure successful running training becomes much easier for anyone.

Product Features

Material:
Band Type:
Altimeter: No
Barometer: No
Compass: No
Stopwatch: Yes
Chronograph: Yes
Thermometer: No
Heart Rate Monitor: Yes
PC Compatible: Yes
Waterproof: Yes, up to 50m
Backlight / Electroluminescent: Yes
Alarms: Yes, with snooze
Size: Medium
Recommended Use: Running, aerobic activities
Weight:
Warranty: 2 Years

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Just the kind of HRM I was looking for
I have been using RS 400 for over a month and completely satisfied with its performance. While I was already excited about its features, when I was researching for a good running computer within my price range, I was a little concerned about some of the negative reviews regarding its infra-red connectivity. The first time I tried downloading data, I did have trouble, but I realized, I was holding it in my hand and my hand was not steady, so I then took the watch off, and placed it on the table close to the USB infrared reader and it has been able to always get the data quickly after that. Other than that, the recording features where you can record your data at 1s, 5s, 60s etc. are great as I’d like to do a lot of interval training and would want to see my heart rate change almost close to real time. The Polar Personal Trainer software that comes free with it is also a big bonus as I can personalize my target zones based on VO2 max values and find out the distribution of my workout in various VO2 max percentages. I also like the fact that it calculates my calorie expenditure by taking VO2 max into account, as well as heart rate, gender, age and weight, unlike the other monitors that just use gender, weight excluding VO2 max, thereby giving my more accurate representation of the calories I am burning. When I compare it to the calories burned shown by my treadmill, bike or elliptical trainer, they show a lot higher number of calories burned almost 20-30% difference. Therefore, I think it is a much more reliable tool even if you just want to lose weight. I would definitely recommend this product to any serious runner or even a casual person, who wants more accurate estimate of their calorie expenditure during a workout.

2 Stars Good heart rate monitor, battery life issue, tough to change the battery
As a hear rate monitor this unit is really good and I like the software that comes with it (this is my third model of Polar monitors). But this is a replacement RS400 because the first one ran through batteries very quickly (to be fair I loved this watch when I first got it and I gave the first unit 5 stars in my review, albeit that was only after about a month of usage). The first battery lasted about four months, the second one four weeks. I don’t suspect this is normal behavior though, it could just be a defect in the unit…or, as I have read on some of the Polar message boards, the watch is designed such that the side buttons are very easily pushed in when setting the watch down on its side such that it could be getting turned on inadvertently and running the battery down. My guess is that it is the latter rather than being a defect. Now I make sure not to put the watch down on its side to prevent this from happening. The watch is also designed so that, theoretically, you can change the battery yourself but the back is made of such soft plastic that it is almost impossible to open it without destroying the battery cover. This is very annoying. My last Polar was great because it had a metal back with small screws that were easy to pop out, change the battery, and pop back in. My guess is you have to have a special jewelers tool to get this back off without damaging the plastic. The conclusion I have come to is that I think this design is just a poor design. They need to go back to the screw on metal backs (e.g. 625Xi) and redesign the buttons to prevent the watch being accidentally turned on and draining the battery. I would recommend you look at a different Polar model as there are other designs that appear to be better and less likely to suffer from these issues.

4 Stars A Good midrange heart monitor.
i’ve upgraded from one of Polar’s eco models to the RS400. So far after three months or so it has worked great. large enough numbers to see ok and backlighting as well. i’m pleased so far. i recommend this product.

5 Stars Great for Triathelon Training
Rock solid – to upload data to your computer via infrared follow these steps 1. make sure your computer recognized your ira port then

2. click on connect from the watch

3. then go to polar desktop software and transfer

follow those step and it rocks.

4 Stars EXERCISE WATCH
THE NUMBERS ARE NOT AS BIG AS I SUPPOSED. I STILL HAVE TO USE GLASSES TO READ THEM WILL EXCERSISING, WAS NOT THE CASE WITH A NIKE TRIAX C8 THAT I USED IN THE PAST. ALL OTHER IS EXCENENT

Nike Womens Triax Mia Watch

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Nike Womens Triax Mia Watch

Running Watch Reviews — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:08:33 +0000

Retail Price: $89.99

It is a fact that males and Females have different body types. That’s why Nike has designed a watch that is specifically made for female athletes, The Nike Womens Triax Mia Watch.

Built with women runners in mind, the Nike Triax Mia is loaded with features that would make it easy for running. Physically, it has an S-shaped body and a Pre-curved polyurethane strap. This ensures that the Nike Triax Mia is a comfortable fit for women’s wrists. It even has an aluminum case and a strap-keeper that keeps the watch in place.

Aside from the stylish feminine design, the Nike Women’s Triax Mia Watch is also loaded with features for running. It has time, date, 2 alarms and 2 time zones, a 43-lap chronograph, a two-segment interval timer and one-touch backlighting functions.

In the Triax Mia Watch, not only do you get feminine design, but also full runner functionalities!

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Looks and works good, but not a durable watch
I purchased this watch from another website, and she was really happy with it. However, after only a year the battery is dead. Seems to be a chronic issue with these watches. In replacing the battery, I turned the battery cover too far resulting in damage to the soft aluminum case of the watch. I was able to replace the cover, but I am positive that the watch is no longer waterproof. We will have to keep an eye on it.

Speaking of the aluminum case, The watch looks like it has survived a war from all the dings and scratches in it.

If this watch survives another year, there will be no battery replacement; it will go to the trash bin.

P.S. to replace the battery, simply turn the battery cover on the back of the watch ONE QUARTER TURN ONLY. The cover did not pop open for me, so I kept turning, thinking it needed to go further, or that it might unscrew off the case. Well, it kept turning, and kept turning, and kept turning. After prying the cover off, I realized that I had forced the blades of the stainless steel cover through the grooves in the aluminum case. Trust me, it did not take that much effort to force it. Lovely. Somehow the cover seems to close somewhat snugly, but it is not a tight fit. It is a horrible design if you ask me. They could have printed an “open” and “close” on the cover/case if they wanted to.

4 Stars Just a little different
This watch was a replacement for my wife’s dead Timex. I was drawn to the unusual appearance — she was initially suspicious of the “twisted” face. Now that she’s had it for a while, she’s come to love the very large, very clear display. The rubber bracelet is comfortable for her as well. She’s only splash-tested its water resistance with no adverse results. She likes that the display is customizable and that it can be set to shut off the display after some length of time. That said, its timer and countdown features are not intuitive and took a little study to become comfortable (she is, incidentally a Phd scientist…).

5 Stars nike silver triax watch
Nike Silver Triax watch modern looking and everything i wanted in watch. I especially like the smooth, sleek design and all of it’s many features.

4 Stars unusual design
The unusual design is what attracted me to this design. It is just a little different from the average sports watch. I like the angled face, the band is slim and sleek and the display is easy to read. The only downside is that the angle of the face combined with the fact that the face is very large means that the watch doesn’t fit me in the normal watch position of just above the wrist bone (it hits the bone) so I have to wear it below the wrist bone which isn’t as comfortable and ends up being under the sleeve of a long sleeved top.

5 Stars Nike Triax Mia
This was a gift and the recipient is thrilled with it!!

Very unusual, looks lovely on the wrist, very feminine for

a sporty watch!

Timex Midsize T46041 Expedition Classic Digital Multi-Function Watch

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Timex Midsize Expedition Classic Digital Multi Function Watch T46041

Running Watch Reviews — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:43:08 +0000

Retail Price: $41.95

Running Training can take you to many places. It could even lead you to mountains, forests and all kinds of terrains. Timex, with its Timex Midsize Expedition Classic Digital Multi Function Watch has created a timepiece that can keep up with you wherever you go.

The Timex Midsize Expedition Classic Digital Multi Function Watch has all the features that you would expect from a good time piece. It has the necessary day date, and month displays, 99 lap counter, and even Indiglo feature.

What sets the Timex Expedition apart is that it has additional functions made for the adventurer types. It has a small bubble compass on the wrist strap to ensure that you know where you are going. Even the wrist strap is made for adventure as it’s Velcro and polyurethane fast wrap strap is built to ensure that the watch stays attached, no matter the environment.

For simple running training or elaborate full scale expeditions, the Timex Midsize Expedition Classic Digital Multi Function Watch is a great partner to take with you for all your trips!

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Tough little number
Purchased as a gift for my 11-year old son, it has been a really tough watch that my son has been unable to destroy. The only prolem is the band velcro gets worn out on the end.

3 Stars Great watch, bad band
Pros:

-option for 2 time zones (I work in aviation – about half of my work requires local time, the other half GMT, so it’s handy to display one or the other with a quick push of a button)

-compass

-timer

-multiple alarms

-velcro band allows quick/easy on/off

-I’ve given this watch a pretty good beating (especially all the times it’s fallen on the ground…), and it’s held up great

Cons:

-the band! The velcro wore out after just a few months & the watch CONSTANTLY comes undone & falls off (I’ve almost lost it several times). The slightest catch/pull on the band opens it up – usually my shirt sleeve is enough to undo it

-the compass fell out after about 3 months & I did lose that (it probably would have popped right back in had I been able to find it, but I didn’t realize it was gone until it was too late)

I’m actually browsing the site to try & find a replacement band so I can keep the same watch. Had I known about the problem with the velcro band, I probably wouldn’t have gotten it in the first place, but it’s a nice enough watch that I’d prefer to just replace the band rather than find a whole new watch.

3 Stars Good functionality, but a little too feminine for a men’s watch.
The color of the outside is not black and silver, its black and pastel green contrary to what the picture looks like. Also the watch face is a lot smaller than it looks in the picture making it look, as mentioned in the title, like a female watch more so than a mens. Not a big enough of a deal to return it, just something to think about. Also the compass part on the band looks as though you could fit something under it, it doesnt fit snuggly against the bang so it sticks up a little, also there is just a plastic link holding the band together I feel as though this could get broken easily.

OVERALL, worth the money but I dont think Ill be wearing this to work anytime soon (blue collar), better for excercising.

5 Stars good purchase
This watch is everything it is supposed to be. It is a bit clumsy for a small wrist like mine, but since it has a velcro attachment, I can adjust it easily. I like the ease in using the alarm and other functions and I am really happy to have the multiple time zone setting since I travel a great deal.

5 Stars My new Timex EXPEDITION watch..
Wasn’t sure I was going to like the strap, but I do. Velcro is a wonderful thing. Not to big and not small, just right size for me. Numbers are clear. I love that it has time,date,day and seconds counting on the face. A small compass on the strap above the clock face, that’s cool. Leaving the best for last, the little light. I wear glasses and in the middle of the night just touch the button and the face is fully lit up. I have always liked the INDIGLO. I just wish it was BLUE and Black instead of Green and Black.

Suunto t4c Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch (Black Frost)

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Suunto t4c Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch Black Frost

Running Watch Reviews — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:40:34 +0000

Retail Price: $239.00

Amazon Price: $208.99

The Suunto t4c Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch enables you to create and track the very best training program for your body.

The Heart rate monitor allows you to track just how intense you’re workout is through its built in heart rate monitor functionalities. You would be able to see if your body is getting the burn it needs from the work out that you are doing. It provides data for real-time heart rate; calories burned, and even heart rate alarms.

Aside from simple monitoring the Suunto t4c Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch even has built-in training software. It has the Coach software that enables you to know how to long and how intense to train each day. It even adjusts the rest of your ten-day cycle to ensure you get enough exercise during each phase of training.

With all of these features, the Suunto t4c Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch is a great training partner for people looking to get the best for their body.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars excellent but you have to praid for function works
this watch is excellent but mine works really bad, i bought it 3 weeks ago and never works on calories burned.. for example, I did 40 min of a hard spinning class and the watch said that I burned 30kcal at 84% average,,, poor watch… if you can buy a polar! i realized that a lot of users have severals problems with T series, pls find differents forum on the web and see them….

1 Star Useless!
I loved the look, feel, and the features this heart rate monitor provides, and I so wanted to keep it. However, if you use it while you move your arms around other than a stationary position you will lose your HR and therefore not have an accurate picture of your workout. I replaced the batteries in both the belt and the watch, paired the belt to the watch but it continued to lose the HR if my wrist went behind my back or over my head. I even returned it and bought it from a different store hoping to correct the problem. Both watches experienced the same situation. In desperately wanting to keep it, I researched and found this to be a common problem with Suunto. I have been a long time Polar user, but HATE the look of every single one of them, so I really was looking for the same quality. Unfortunately,Suunto isn’t the one.

5 Stars perfect HR m.
SO I bought this watch, in need of a heart rate monitor and since I already owned a Suunto watch I thought I would love this one too. I LOVE IT! It’s comfortable, it’s easy to use once you figure out all the little applications, it’s a good size for women. I’m still finding cool little things out about the watch. I suggest you buy the wireless PC Pod too and it will also log your RPMs if you buy a bike pod or even distance if you buy a GPS pod or foot pod. The PC pod will log all your workouts on your PC. I am about to purchase that. The coach on the watch give you the option to follow it but it does not punish you if you don’t. The training effect is confusing at first but when you log your workouts it gives you a range to categorize each workout. I love this watch/ HRM and would recommend it to active women who are into gadgets.

4 Stars Suunto T4C
I have had the watch for a little more than a month now. I would say it is a very large step up from my Polar RS100. However I have a few complaints:

1. The backlight only works some of the time.

2. The screen scratches very easily

Other than that the watch is awesome.

5 Stars I Lovit I Lovit I Lovit I Lovit
This is a sweet piece of gear. I’ve been using it for about a month now. It works great and gathers a lot of data.

The watch itself is comfortable the band works especially well, (mine is the black volcano). A friend has a Suunto T4C as well, (his is the black frost), but his band is a little different. I will agree with other reviews that the face is prone to scratching. With this in mind I use mine only for workouts. The interface isn’t too difficult to figure out. Had it totally figured out after about 4 workouts. I saw a lot of reviews complaining about the complexity however with all the things this thing does the 5 buttons are easy enough to work with. My Timex was about as difficult to figure out.

The chest strap is OK. About as comfortable as a chest strap is going to be. It took a week or so to figure out exactly where to place the strap on my chest and how tight was tight enough. Once the chest strap placement is determined this thing rarely loses heartrate once it has captured it.

I could take or leave the coach function. It usually tells me to do long low intensity workouts or to rest. I haven’t really done much with the coach function as a result.

The data that the T4C can store is pretty extensive. There is detailed workout data available for the 14 most recent workouts. This data includes duration, training effect, average heart rate, peak heart rate, calories burned, and lap times (if using the lap timer). I don’t have the PC interface but transfer the infomation manually to a spreadsheet every few days. Long term data is available (totals) for the current week, the previous week, current month, and the previous 11 months. This data includes the number of workouts, total workout time, total running distance (Foot Pod), total bike distance (Bike Pod), total GPS distance (GPS Pod), and total calories burned.

I don’t have the Foot, Bike, or GPS POD paired devices.

I’ve found it most helpful when lifting. I’ve set heartrate targets for starting my next set so my weight workouts remain in a cardio zone. Prior to having the watch I’d just wait until if felt like my heartrate had dropped enough. Now I have hard data to start the next set.

Spent a lot of time researching before buying. I recommend buying something really cheap that you won’t mind throwing away when it fails/battery dies or buy something decent. This is something decent. Things that drew me to the Suunto T4C is a coded system. You won’t get crosstalk in a spin class with others using a monitor. With the Suunto you can change your own batteries. Most of the Polar monitors have to be sent back to the manufacturer for battery replacement, (read the reviews). The only other monitor that I considered was the Garmin Forerunner 305. Picked the Suunto T4C based on word of mouth of a friend, and I have no regrets.

That’s about all I have to say about that.

Timex Men's T5K157 Ironman 50-Lap Fullsize Resin Strap Watch

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Timex Ironman 50 Lap Sleek Watch Full Size

Running Watch Reviews — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:57:56 +0000

Retail Price: $64.95

Amazon Price: $38.57

Working out would involve intense physical activity. The creators of the Timex Ironman 50 Lap Sleek Watch have fully understood this concept, making the Timex Ironman watch fully functional yet fully capable to withstand all the hardships of extreme training.

The sturdy construction of the Timex Ironman makes it perfect for a all kinds of trainers, from the weekend runners to the competitive triathletes. It is even made to resist water from 100M feet. It is made to shield the internal components from the wear and tear of running, cycling, swimming or any kind of training.

However, the Timex Ironman 50 Lap Sleek Watch watch is not simply about durability!

The tough exterior shields a fully functional watch. Powered by digital quartz movement, the Timex Ironman 50 Lap Sleek Watch is able to provide a whole host of features that make it ideal for training. It boasts of with 50-lap memory, easy to use chronograph training log, on-the-fly lap recall, and interval training options.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Functional and comfortable
Bought for my husband for working around the house and he loves it. Band does not make him perspire and fits snugly.

5 Stars Some Features, Useless
This watch is great, nice big very clear display, stopwatch, 3 time zones, night mode feature, daily-weekday-weekend alarms, occasions…

How can I be reminded of an occasion is I have to actively check the occasion mode to see if theres an occasion.

Night mode makes it so no matter which button you press the light turns on, is this for when your reseting your watch during a blackout at night? is it really so hard to press the button that turns the light on?

5 Stars Great watch
Ive owned quite a few of the Ironmans from Timex and I have to say that this is one of the best.

The band is very comfortable and the base curve of the watch and band secures fits perfectly. Even easier to use than previous generations as well.

1 Star Defective Watch
After three weeks of normal use, I noticed moisture build up under the face. Being that I was leaving on a two week vacation, I hoped for the best. A runner can’t be without their watch.

While on vacation the moisture eventually shorted the watch. I invested in a new battery and had the watch cleaned.

Upon returning home, the problem has come back. Of course I am past the return window, and am getting no satisfaction from Amazon or Timex.

I am a life time runner and have owned 6 Timex running watches over the years (never a problem).

I will not be doing business with Timex anytime soon.

5 Stars just like they said it would…
i always read all the amazon.com reviews, good and bad, when i’m researching a purchase. the reviews on this watch made it clear the thing would do exactly what i needed it to do and no more, no less. i don’t NEED a GPS or a pedometer, i only need a chronometer and standard watch, to time splits and overall, up to 30 splits i think, so it’s great for marathon training. it’s [pretty] easy to navigate the screens while running, and certainly easy enough to read, even for an old metal head like me.

if you don’t need the fancy bells and whistles, go for this one. [i know you don't need them, or you wouldn't be looking in this price range, now would you?]