Do you have to wear a chest strap with this watch?
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
712258
No you can't. The only thing you can do without the chest strap is time your workout.
1038636
Yes it does, it comes with a chest strap. I believe it refreshes every 5 seconds
1885844
Yes, chest strap is included. Awesome heart rate monitor. I highly recommend it.
1301219
It does have a chest strap and is comfortable. Typically I have my Maxxum loaded to the gills, and it does not 'dig' into my shoulders.
275462
Yes it comes with a chest strap that monitors your heart rate on your watch. When I am on the treadmill my heart rate shows up on the treadmill monitor also. V
2147376
No, the chest strap has an attached monitor that detects your heart beat/rate.
1488694
Hello Beth,For the model I have (Model: 8RS00) there is an additional heart rate strap which needs to be purchased/worn to monitor heart rate. I think there is another model which has it built into the watch, but I'm not sure which one. I've really enjoyed this watch and for my purposes, running, swimming and biking, it's awesome. Good upload onto my iPhone App and good reports for distances, speed, etc. Hope that helps!
937207
Yeah, no idea! I bought mine and it didn't come with the watch and said it had everything to start using it.......no strap, no watch or other needed device and I have left it sit ever since......WASTE OF MONEY.
1211003
I did not try to use the chest strap, I ordered it by mistake, it was my fault. So I never returned it
852443
It's an accurate watch but the heart rate monitor does not work without the chest strap.
875011
Yes you have to put your fingers on it, although at times i see a heart rate average and I have not put my finger on it. So, it may monitor it, but I put my finger on the watch.
1447342
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!
534005
It would work fine if you're on a budget. However, due to the fact that the watch is not very attractive and requires wearing a chest band all day to give regular readings, I would recommend springing for the more expensive models that measure your wrist pulse without a chest strap.
1579037
This watch is for your wrist and comes with the chest strap for work out feedback. I hope this helps!
352429
In order to measure your heart rate you must wear the heart rate monitor. Yes, it will count your steps and calories without the chest strap.
200250
No, you don't. I wear my Omron just like a watch. You place two fingers on the face and in a few seconds you have your heart rate. I love mine and it' accurate.