Timex T5K218

Rating Reviews :

I’ve been using a Polar F11 for years now, and I’ve stuck with it despite the difficulty in changing the battery and in navigating its menus because Polar came out with the fabric chest straps a while ago, and they are great. However, the battery died recently, and the thought of hassling with the battery change yet again was so discouraging that I researched other HRMs and bought this Timex. I have used Ironman watches for a few years and have been so happy with them that the Ironman HRM seemed promising. After a few uses, I’m quite happy with the purchase. A few nice aspects: the data is much easier to read than on my Polar. You can make your HR, HR percent, elapsed time, or time dominant and quite large while still having the other data displayed. The Illuminight works well. The watch is pretty good-looking (whereas the Polar was pretty ugly. Polar’s facelift of the higher end models in the last year or two hasn’t helped much in my opinion). The menus are much more intuitive than Polar’s. The chest strap, while less comfortable than Polar’s fabric one, is fine. The ventilated band breathes well. I haven’t tried changing the batteries yet, but it has to be far easier than with the Polar, which is a bad joke. I also love the count-down timer, which I use to time my resting periods while lifting weights. On the negative side, the Polar would blink and/or beep when your HR was out of your prescribed range. I know my zone 3 numbers, so it’s not a big deal. The main negative is the band. If it breaks (as one of my Ironmans did), you have to replace the whole watch. It’s integrated into the watch body. I plan to be gentle in taking it off and on in order to reduce wear and tear. My old Ironman broke at the point where the band would get folded back when inserting the buckle’s tab. Also, if you are a data freak, my understanding is that Polar’s ability to download, etc. is better. I’m into knowing my numbers while on the bike and after the workout, but I don’t keep records, so I can’t speak to that feature. Overall, A-.

Great watch/HR monitor – Karen K. Minchow – Salt Lake City
I did some research prior to purchasing this HR monitor/watch. I have to say I am very pleased with it. I actually wanted one that measured distance, also, but they all seem to be too large for my wrist. This watch is fine and I honestly have a very small wrist. I like the features and especially the ability to review all of the info from each workout.

Does exactly what it says it will do! – C. Gregory – Blacksburg, VA United States
I went through 2 other watches, having to return them because of size issues (too big), and this watch does what the review in Runner’s World says it will do. I am a 6 ft 150 thin runner who got this size and it does not overwhelm my arm. The digits present well and the HRM feature works perfectly with a good connection. I don’t even notice wearing the strap and the readings are pretty precise/clear, once you figure out how to click through the various reviews, recovery, etc features. It was a very nice Xmas gift from my wife and I can already see a few benefits or maybe just placebo benefits to how I am putting in the mileage now.

simple but useful… – Spitzer – Philippines
Just got my 2nd Timex heart rate monitor. I decided to by this latest model since I was really satisfied with the old one. With the new design of the wrist strap, I hope it will last since the old one was not that robust (became brittle after 2 years). By the way, to those who plan to buy this product with the intent to download performance data to the computer, make sure that the product title includes “WITH DATA XCHANGER” or see if the model# is T5K263 not T5K217…. you don’t want to commit the same mistake I did.

Good watch / monitor – D. Reed –
Overall a good product I would recommend. Does what it’s supposed to, looks good and is the right size. My only complaint is that the instructions are a little difficult to understand. Not a bid deal but for someone who is not used to bothering with the instructions it’s definitely not as intuitive as I would like but. But, if you’re looking for a hear monitor it’s well worth the money.

Timex Ironman Race Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch, Grey/Lilac, Mid Size

• Preset your Desired Heart Rate Target Zone to One of Six Ranges, Review Workout Average and Peak Heart Rate
• 10-Workout Memory automatically saves latest workout, Lock past workouts, Review Time-In-Zone and Calories Burned
• 100-hour chronograph with lap and split, either in large digits, 50-lap memory per workout with average heart rate per lap,
• 5-Segment Interval Timer with Training Zones, 2-mode countdown timer, 3 Alarms with 5-minute backup, INDIGLO night-light with NIGHT-MODE feature
• Owner-Replaceable Battery; Data Xchanger USB compatible; water resistant to 100m

The Race Trainer digital heart rate monitor includes a linked interval timer with training zones that acts like a personal coach. This 10-workout memory HRM can be upgraded to work with a Timex on-line training log powered by TrainingPeaks . Wear your heart rate monitor to . . . Track your activity level…Maintain a healthy lifestyle…Intensify your workouts. The lightweight Digital Heart Rate Sensor features an adjustable elastic strap and a replaceable battery.

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