Has any one had unfixable complications within the first year of using this watch and HR monitor?
1288143
I have not had any problems with this watch and HR monitor. However, there was a learning curve involved. Be sure you wet the chest strap in the center with plenty of warm water to ensure that it reads properly. I wet it, put it on, then wet it again with warm water. This makes it read faster and much better.
1288144
Yes. Didn't give it a huge effort, but changed the battery, and still got wild HR results...The only potential explanation that I have is that I do have PVCs, so sometimes pulse does not equal HR, but the unit was originally pretty reliable.
1288145
I only had problems after the first year. The transmitter does not detect my heart rate and it is as if I had bradycardia. I changed batteries in both, the transmitter and the watch/receiver and it made no difference.
1288146
My only problem was when wearing at a waterpark- was not wearing chest strap at the time. Had it repaired at a watch shop but now wrist part is blank.
1597619
I have not had that issue. Our system seems to work just fine each use and we've had if for 6 months now.
66679
I have a Timex Ironman (Trashman would be a better moniker for this $90 disappointment!) that has NEVER given me reliable performance and has basically just quit after 17 months of unreliable service. I'm reading enough negative reviews on the Polar F11, which had otherwise sounded promising, to dismiss risking money on that product as well! While I have little or no use for GPS, the Garmin 305 is starting to sound to me like the accurate, reliable heart rate monitor I'm looking for based on further reading!
123829
Sorry but you don't. I went to an authorized dealership and they say that it happens when there is a drastic change of temperature. So as long as the watch works fine, you should not worry about it.
1786290
I did not. I have had it almost 6 months and no issue. I guess its really the risk you are willing to take.
609524
I had problems with the previous version. I sent it to them for a little problem, and they sent it back saying it water damage. I was pissed considering I live in a desert environment and the watch was in a (dry) drawer for months before I sent it in. I got it from amazon. As much as I want another suunto I just don't want to risk their crappy warranty service. (Their compasses have held up fantasticly for me.)
2015648
I've had mine over a year now. Never had a single problem with it. Accurate and dependable.
1226019
I have had occasion where I couldn't do a second heart rate reading within a minute of doing the first reading. What you are describing sounds like a problem the company needs to be aware of.
100822
I haven't had that problem at all. If anything, it is a bit inaccurate in the beginning of a run while my heart rate is just kicking in. After a few minutes at most, mine works well - as accurate as my Polar without the irritating strap.
6403
Never tried, so far the longest I have worn it is 2 hrs while running. But if you are just monitoring you heart rate during normal activities I suppose. But I would get the upgraded strap, the one that comes with it is kind of thin and can irritate skin after awhile.
1223969
Nope! No problems yet. Had it 1 year and it's great. Love my beautiful faucet.
1847115
Good luck! It's a great watch and I have run several hundred miles with it with no problems, including in wind, rain, and extreme cold and heat.
133903
I currently use a Polar H7 Bluetooth heart rate monitor when I cycle and seem to get very accurate readings on both. And that's running both the Wahoo Fitness app and a Digifit app at the same time. I'm not sure if there are any bad effects when using this with a ANT+ monitor though, as I've never tried an ANT+ hr monitor.
247791
Documentation says "all systems using Ant+ technology" so one might "assume" yes. I would make sure the healthy return policy is in place and give it a shot. I bought mine to replace a defective strap that came with a watch and it worked for that but I havent used it yet with any Ant+ specific devices. And it works well too by the way; I like the snap system on both sides of the sensor and so far it hasn't suffered any out of range issues Ive had with other monitors/straps.
523254
My experience was such that the heart rate monitor failed regardless of the fixes I tried to apply - shaving, changing the battery, wetting, deleting and re-installing the app (I used Adidas miCoach and MotionX-GPS and the failures were consistent on both). Jarv was great and gave me a full refund on both units I tried. I also had this problem with the Adidas miCoach HRM with the dongle. I'm wondering if this is a "me" thing or if it is endemic to monitors in this price point. I read plenty of reviews from people who say they work just fine for them.
304076
i've gone through 2 of these in less than a year. yes it has a problem especially if you are running in high temps. yesterday it was 110 degrees in louisiana and my watch now has a huge water spot on the inside. nike wont support it because they say it is unserviceable. don't get it.
136135
No I haven't had ANY problems! It's a Great Monitor, brings the Computer to life, you'll love it!!