Is the heart rate monitor also waterproof
348732
It can take some water but no it is not fully water proof so you can not wear in the water?
170802
They provide a separate heart rate monitor you have to wear. I haven't personally tried it.
1947346
I used mine right out of the box but have yet to go swimming with it. Not sure it's waterproof!
1117366
No this is not water resistant for swimming. For a water resistan Garmin you need the Garmin Swim, 310xt or the 910xt. The other watches are water resistant against rainy runs.
1947497
I don't believe that it is waterproof. At nite you can see the monitor fine, as long as there is enough lite on the subject.
213123
I don't know because I don't swim with my watch. I do take shower wearing the watch and it is Just fine! HRM gets detected immediately when I water the strap and wrap it around chest. Hope this helps...you may want to check with other reviewers.
482520
I'm afraid I can't tell you, but all Garmin products are at least water resistant since they're used in every imaginable WX condition. I've checked product info and my quick start manual without finding the answer. I suggest going to Garmin.com/support and select manuals. Since this is meant to be solely a runners watch I would guess it my only be water resistant.
977220
Yes. The strap around your mid-section is barely noticeable which measures your heart rate. The watch itself is about that same size as any other sport watch.
1269114
I don't notice the chest strap when I work out. I get sweaty, but not sure if it is waterproof.
115873
Good question! I don't know if it is water proof or not. I'm and avid runner, so anything apart from cardo exercises, I don't really Know!
1145023
the watch itself it is. the GPS sensor, I dont think so. It has a power connector so it may not be completely waterproof. You could put it in a ziplock bag I guess. it is a good watch though.
2103755
I jog with mine around my neck. I've been caught in the rain and everything inside has been fine. I thought it states it is airtight, so I am assuming so. I have not submersed mine under water to really test that. I love mine. I got the smaller one. I get compliments on it all the time. I wear it on a stainless steel necklace.
1881747
Yes; the chest strap is the only way this watch can monitor your heart rate and calories. Without it, it's just a watch with functions you can't use
1299175
No, just heart rate. It has a zone feature also keeps time when not used as monitor
2134791
If you wear the heart rate monitor all day it does. Keep in mind it is a strap around your chest and it is not comfortable for extended uses. I only wear mine during workouts and it works very well.
775440
I've never used it IN the water (i.e., swimming), and given that it is an electronic gadget, I wouldn't think you would want to purposefully put your heart monitor under water. But I get pretty sweaty during my HIIT workouts and I don't think spilling a little water from your water bottle from time to time harms it.
100824
Hi, the heart rate monitor works just fine for me and I've used it for maybe 7-10 runs and get VERY sweaty.