Do you have to wear the chest strap? If so, is that true of all GPS watches?
1365901
Not at all. I'm not even sure what you mean. I just put it on my wrist and change the mode to run. It will sync up with a satellite ~15 secs and then tell you to "Go." You wear it just like a normal watch.
1365902
The NB GPS comes in 2 different versions. This is with strap, and it's a little more expensive. The other version is just the watch. So if you do not want the heart strap, just buy the watch only. All GPS watches on the market have these 2 options.
1365903
No you dont have to wear chest band and the gps watch will monitor the other running datas.Moreover, you dont have to buy the chest band and gps watch pair together.Only gps watch is sold solely.
1212924
Nope and the watches GPS connection is very quick I've never had any problems with it.
663912
Sorry, NO, the GPS cannot be used without the phone within Bluetooth distance. (I thought the question in my email was asking me if I could answer the question, not what the answer to the question was!) If you plan to go running with this watch then you will need to keep your phone with you as well.
801852
Chest strap not bulky...just the sensor sticks out. But I don't find it to be uncomfortable at all with any workouts, even yoga. I do variety of workouts as well.
308153
I've never used it as you describe, but it starts showing your heart rate once you place the band on your chest. You would need to wear watch and band.
170802
They provide a separate heart rate monitor you have to wear. I haven't personally tried it.
2194229
Yes a chest strap is included. Be sure to wet the sensor pads with water and to make it contact better I put some hair gel on also.
840651
Interesting! I am looking at buying the 405 without the strap, as I still have the one from my now stolen 305. The Garmin support website says that some versions of the 405 are compatible with the HR monitor. How can you tell if the one you are buying is compatible? Or is it just a trick to make you buy the more expensive version?
852443
It's an accurate watch but the heart rate monitor does not work without the chest strap.
63313
I believe so! To be honest I haven't tried to get an accurate HR without using the chest strap!
200249
No. There is no chest strap with this heart rate monitor. You are required to touch two of your fingers on the contacts to get your heart rate.
1039397
As a man I have no issues with the chest strap, I always know it there but it's not a all uncomfortable. I would think women being used to a bra would forget they are wearing the chest strap.
2249506
The chest strap is optional, it connects through blue-tooth. (Chest strap -> watch -> iphone). I have an iphone 5, should work with 6, you can check Magellan's website to make sure. More importntly, also make sure that if you any specific tracking app on your phone (Strava, Mapmyride etc, that it is supported, nat all are.
121385
Yes it comes with a chest strap. The strap has a device that sends your heart rate to the wrist device. The strap is made of an elastic material that is adjustable. I am a 48 regular and it adjusted out to fit just fine.
781423
You do not need a chest strap, but I can not make the heart rate monitor work! I quit using it after a couple of weeks.
1635396
Yes, it does keep the time of day. I returned my watch though because the heart rate monitor would stop working after about a mile, I'm assuming from the sweat. I ran with it many times, tried to tighten it etc, and the same thing happened every time. I found other reviews that reported the same problem. I was so happy about not having to wear a chest strap and had such high hopes for this watch but it just didn't work. I hope this helps.
1579042
The heart rate monitor goes around your chest and the watch is worn on your wrist. You can just wear the watch w/o the chest strap but it won't monitor your heart rate or calculate your calories.