Which heart rate monitor works best with the watch?
888825
I didn't use any heart rate monitor, I heard that the polar works fine with it.
888826
can't answer that question but don't think these are the best gps watch for the price. when they run out of power they reset the date and take a while to find satellites. another option is choosing an older model garmin like a forerunner 405, I had one for 5 years and bought my son the same last year, much more reliable
993331
Yes. It will display the heart rate. No straps. It uses optical sensor on the backside of watch which is flush with your wrist. They claim the accuracy is 1%. If you do not want to connect via bluetooth to an app, you don't have to.
2227573
The heart rate monitor will not work with Polar devices, unless they are ANT+ compatible. If gym equipment can detect an ANT+ signal, it may work with some equipment. For gym equipment you would primarily want the T5K672 analog heart rate monitor. The T5K671 will work with any GPS watch/device that uses an ANT+ signal, including iPhones with an ANT+ adapter.
1036913
It works without the heart rate monitor strap, but it will make a significant difference in accuracy if you do have one. I wear mine with just the loop bracelet and put on the chest strap for workouts and heavy activity. This is the best combo, and why I purchased it in the first place.
1065392
Also, read the other answers: this device DOES NOT offer continuous heart rate monitoring. I think the description is a little misleading about that. For me a deal breaker.
423315
You have to get the external strap (straps next to your heart). I've found watches that pair with this rather than having an internal heart monitor are more accurate in terms of heart rate, though. (Been using my Garmin 610 for about a year. Still have no complaints at all.)
1447339
I went to HeartRateMonitor.com and purchased one from their listing of compatible monitors. I purchased a Gramin HRM2-SS. It works very well.
364136
This is compatible with all devices that support Ant+ or Bluetooth 4.0.So all garmin watches will work. I believe Suunto will work and I am not too familiar with polar watches. Here is a very in depth review of the HR monitor and all of it features. http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/07/viiiiva-bluetooth-bridge.html
45836
The watch has got sensor button on the surface where Drive+ is written on the top surface of the watch. Just press that sensor with index finger and heart shape figure would appear on watch and in four to five seconds heart rate will appear on the watch.
16673
I can't really answer that because I didn't wear it often. I didn't find it to be that user friendly so I went back to using my Polar watch w/ heart rate monitor. You may want to ask other purchasers and/or do a customer review search to get a better cross section of opininos.
1277354
I cannot answer specifically. But I ordered this and it did not work with my Timex watch. I would contact Timex. I have the Ironman Triathlon 200 Lap w/Digital Heart Rate Monitor. It seemed as if it should work but I couldn't get them to sync. I know it doesn't answer, but I would say check with Timex to be sure.
2124016
O.k thank you it need a watch to check my resting heart rate every now in then, would you say this is a good option?
1447346
Garmin will tell you need the Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor (Soft Strap, ANT+ compatible). I am using the Garmin Heart-Rate Monitor (Regular Strap) I had from my deceased Forerunner 205 and it works fine. Some people complain the old monitor can hurt the side of the chest over the ribcage, so you might choose the new one. It seems to be a lot lighter too. The old one tends to slip when it is not tightly adjusted. Hope this helps.
1447343
The strap I bought came with the watch. I purchased it heartratemonitorsusa.Just so you know the heart rate strap is useless under water. Hope this is helpful!
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.
2261816
No, as an employee of nike, I have researched this and the heart rate monitor is only comparable with the nike wear links+ GPS watch. The watch is defently worth it as I have been useing mine now for 3 months with no problems.
464437
Sorry, I don't know the answer to that question. I can tell you that this watch doesn't come with a heart rate monitor. I bought 2 of them. I'm not sure where Amazon got that picture from showing the watch with a monitor cord.