Should I get this watch for swimming only or should I stick with the swimming only watch
577828
Agree with Dave...if swimming is all you'll use it for, then stick with the swim only. If you ever plan on adding running and biking to your fitness program....this watch is definitely the one to have.
577829
I haven't tested any other swimming watch but I can say that the Forerunner 910XT has really impressed me in regards to its precision on detecting the style you're swimming, strokes, lap counts on swimming pool besides it's the best running/biking gps watch to me. Hope this helps! ;)
1988723
Suunto's watches are terrible. I have this watch which broke after 9 months. They charged me to fix it. Get anything else
1571698
Its water resistant is pretty lousy. I just use it a couple of times in a swimming pool and the glass went all foogy at the beginning and later on stopped working correctly. It is a shame because I liked the watch. Garmin should improve this.
784275
Well I'm def not going to purposefully immerse it in water, but it has rubber O-rings (like on waterproof watches). It can definitely get wet, but I don't know about going swimming with it. High enough quality, it might just be able to.
1813335
Not that I'm aware of.. Seriously the watch does allot more then I could have ever imagined, but I'll look into the manual and get back to you if it does. Cheers! PS I love my watch, can't imagine ever doing laps ever again without it. It's improved my swim.
1117366
No this is not water resistant for swimming. For a water resistan Garmin you need the Garmin Swim, 310xt or the 910xt. The other watches are water resistant against rainy runs.
1985754
The watch has two stop watch / chromo functions for timing your workouts. I have been disappointed with the heart rate function
1678666
Just the watch. You'll probably want a bluetooth hr monitor, like the TICKR Run.
812748
No alarm/date. It says it is water RESISTANT to 50 meters, but you cannot use the buttons in the water or watch will be damaged. Watch wouldn't work for a swimmer, imo. It tracks people walking in an upright position by the swinging of their arms. I think the water resistant feature is for a quick dip or if you sweat alot only. Hope this helps. ;)
1117362
the owner's manual says "The Forerunner is not intended to be used while swimming. Swimming or prolonged water submersion can cause a short in the unit.........."
1757085
Dear Jamell: If you are just interested in walking you might want to buy the one less professional GPS watch. This one does run/bicycle/swim settings. You can, however, definitely use it for walking. It shows your pace, your distance, the duration, your heart rate, your average speed. I really like it!
1381387
Per the user manual on water resistance: "WATCH * Your 30 meter water resistant watch withstands water pressure to 60psi * The Watch is only water resistant as long as the lens, pushbuttons, and case remain intact * Timex recommends rinsing your watch with fresh water after exposure to salt water WARNING: to maintain water resistance, do not press any buttons under water. SENSOR * Your 30 meter water resistant Personal Heart Rate Sensor withstands water pressure to 60psi. WARNING: This unit will not display your heart rate when operated under water." If you're going to do a LOT of pool aerobics I'd say there are probably better options out there simply because this watch is designed to be water resistant, not water PROOF and you'd hate to spring the cash just to accidentally press a button in the pool and scramble the whole works. I've not had a problem getting mine wet with sweat/rain but chlorine is substantially more damaging and I'd worry about the equipment.
436182
Short answer yes _ don't waste your money it is not a good enough product for the price , save a few bucks, go out on a nice date, and get a pebble- lol or wait for this summer when all the new watches drop
775623
This watch is not a multi-sport watch. It is specifically designed for runners/running. I looked at the multi-sport watches prior to buying this one and they were much more expensive.
147763
I'm not sure. I just set the time and ran with it... I'm thinking it might be the stopwatch and the other might me the depth in meters when diving. Not sure tho just a guess
213124
This is my 3rd heart rate monitor and the 3rd one that says it's NOT to be used swimming. The watch is fine, provided you don't press any buttons while submerged but I haven't found a heart rate monitor strap that's OK to swim in. I would guess that higher end HRM watches & straps (>$100) are fine for swimming.
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.)