I currently own a polar heart rate monitor watch and strap. I'm looking for a GPS watch for running. Would my polar strap work with this watch too?
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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.
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My hunch is this can work with any Polar watch. BUT I don't recommend it. It's too bulky for comfort and not aesthetically nice. I get a better deal with a split piece of rubber foam aircon tube insulating hose, cut to the width of the watch, and fitted unto the handlebar. The flexible hose makes it easier to strap the watch into place and provides better shock absorption for the computer as well. And it's free from any handyman's shed.
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GPS function is built into the watch; nothing else to wear. If you want it to monitor your heart rate, then you have to wear the separate heart-rate strap.
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Yes, it works perfectly fine. I use Runkeeper and it tracks all my runs using GPS while in the case.
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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
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Hello! RCX5 requires a chest strap for heart rate monitoring. Connects wirelessly (i think via coded Bluetooth so it will only work with polar sensors). it also connects to gps, speed and cadence sensors simultanously).
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Hi...it is probably best for you to call the polar phone number for the comparison. I was very disappointed in how many features the watches now have. I just wanted one that would measure heart rate and calories burned and a few additional features. But one of the two I trialled was over the top. Anyway, in my experience, the heart rate monitoring feature only works w a chest strap. I know there are products on the market that monitor in other ways but all the polar watches I have had require the chest strap. Hopefully any of that is helpful. The wait time on the phone is very long but the person who finally answered seemed knowledgeable so perhaps worth the wait. Hi...it is probably best for you to call the polar phone number for the comparison. I was very disappointed in how many features the watches now have. I just wanted one that would measure heart rate and calories burned and a few additional features. But one of the two I trialled was over the top. Anyway, in my experience, the heart rate monitoring feature only works w a chest strap. I know there are products on the market that monitor in other ways but all the polar watches I have had require the chest strap. Hopefully any of that is helpful. The wait time on the phone is very long but the... » Read More Hi...it is probably best for you to call the polar phone number for the comparison. I was very disappointed in how many features the watches now have. I just wanted one that would measure heart rate and calories burned and a few additional features. But one of the two I trialled was over the top. Anyway, in my experience, the heart rate monitoring feature only works w a chest strap. I know there are products on the market that monitor in other ways but all the polar watches I have had require the chest strap. Hopefully any of that is helpful. The wait time on the phone is very long but the person who finally answered seemed knowledgeable so perhaps worth the wait. « Show Less
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Yes. I have used it with older garmin heart rate monitors and it works fine. When you add an accessory there is a menu choice to scan for the new accessory and it will be added at that time.
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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.
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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.
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The heart rate monitor comes with an adjustable strap. You wear the strap around your chest just below your bust. The monitor itself snaps to the strap and will then sync with your polar band. Very simple.
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Hi Eric: I think it is quite accurate. i did a comparison with my Polar that uses a strap and they were consistently within +/- 2 bpm of each other, often matching exactly. I did find that the Polar seemed to fluctuate more, the MIO did not change readings as rapidly.
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Hi, it depends on what kind of sports will you practice. Good to have the GPS for running (or foot pod), and speed or cadence sensor for bike if you are a thriatlete.But just for heart rate monitoring nothing else is needed. Sensor and strap are included in the package, even in basic version of the watch.
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yes. that is how it works. I am an athlete and lean and the strap fits well and i have not had a problem. i follow the instructions, wet the back first and it has been accurate for me. heart rate and timer can be displayed on same screen.
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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?
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any polar compatible or analog heart rate strap should work. Digital or coded straps will not work. I currently have the sigma strap, and also a dual coded (analog and digital) suunto strap. I have also used a polar in the past
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I would check the transmitter specs on polar site or send them an email. To my little knowledge all current polars work with this strap but there are two transmitter types in polar. Polar usa look up transmitters.