Best Sport Watches: Timex Ironman Men's Road Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Customer Reviews

I read all the previous reviews of this particular watch thoroughly before making my decision. I am an active training triathlete and needed the functions provided by this watch for all three sports. Everything worked flawlessly for about 3 weeks and then the crystal started to fog up....I waited for a few days and then it got worse and then ultimately failed. I was not quite sure how to proceed. Do I engage Timex or Amazon? Well, the Timex website was not very return-friendly and so I came back to the Amazon website. OMG....this was so easy...I initiated the request for replacement product and had the new watch within about 4 days and then Amazon provides really easy return shipping labels so it did not cost me anything. Once I got the replacement watch, I used the same packaging for the faulty watch and dropped in the box. No fuss, no mess.
So, my 5-star rating is for both the watch and mostly Amazon.

I have now owned two Timex HRM watches. The first one worked for a reasonable length of time, say 6 or 8 months. It then was not able to receive heart rate data from the chest strap. I changed the battery in the strap, I changed the battery in the watch. I went through every single piece of troubleshooting advice I could find, both from Timex and from and exhaustive internet search. The watch showed the heart icon WITH the animation indicating that data WAS being received, yet it would only show double dash for the current rate. Could not overcome this issue.
It had worked so well for a while, so I thought I'd just get another timex and would have better luck. I was flat out wrong. This one has made it about 2 months and is now refusing to receive data. This time, no matter what I do, the watch will only display the empty heart icon. I have again replaced batteries, "reset" the transmitter, moisture, position, tightness, I even shaved the hair on my chest in the area where the strap sits. NOTHING.
So while this device may work well for a short time out of the package, it has become glaringly clear that it is NOT reliable. I don't think spending $70 every couple of months for a whole new watch and band is an acceptable approach. I will NEVER buy any timex again, and I would strongly advise anyone NOT to get these devices. They are a flat out waste -- oh, unless you only want it for the watch. It's a decent enough watch, but the HRM is worthless!

Product Features

Mid-sized fitness training watch with heart rate monitor and comprehensive training tools
Digital transmission prevents cross-talk with other monitors and electronic equipment
Preset a target heart rate zone with six ranges; analyze time in/out of zone, recovery time, peak heart rate, and average heart rate
100-hour chronograph with lap and split; 50-lap memory; 100-hour, 2-mode countdown timer; alarm with 5-minute backup
INDIGLO night-light with NIGHT-MODE; owner-replaceable battery; Data Recorder 2 and Data Recorder compatible; water resistant to 100 meters

Timex Ironman Men's Road Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5 x 2.5 inches ; 1 pounds
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B001GWYACK
Item model number: T5K212
Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required.

Price : $64.50
You Save : $45.45 (41%)

Product Description

Amazon.com
REVIEW:Get the most out of your workout with the Timex Ironman Men's Road Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch. This mid-sized watch can be worn for everyday time-keeping--and when you're ready to hit the road, track, or trail--the Ironman becomes a full function workout computer. With multiple modes to help you track and interpret your heart rate as you exert, the easy to read Ironman Road Trainer helps you reach your fitness goals safely and efficiently. And, thanks to digital transmission between the watch and monitor, the Ironman Road Trainer will not be affected by other heart rate monitors and/or electrical equipment near you.
Critical Performance Monitoring:Wearing this performance watch, you can preset your desired heart rate target zone to one of six ranges, review your workout average, and meet your peak heart rate during every workout. The watch provides feedback on critical information including the amount time you're spending in your desired heart rate exercise zone, and lets you know when you're above or below that zone. After an interval or a workout, the recovery heart rate timer measures your recovery time, and lets you know what your average heart rate was over a lap or through the workout, how long you spend in the target zone, and even how many calories you burned. Additional training tools on the Ironman include a 50-lap memory with average heart rate per lap, a 100-hour chronograph with lap and split, and a 100-hour, 22-mode countdown timer. There's also an alarm with a five-minute backup. If you're working out at night, turn on the INDIGLO night-light feature to see your results in any light conditions. Built for active use in any conditions, the watch is water-resistant to 100 meters and features an adjustable elastic strap and replaceable battery.
Functions:

100-hour chronograph with lap and split in large digits
50-lap memory with average heart rate per lap
100-hour, 20-mode countdown timer
Target Zones: desired heart rate exercise zone preset with alarm notification when you are not in zone
Average Heart Rate: For your workout and for each lap
Time in Zone
Calories Burned
Percentage-of-Max Heart Rate Display
Max Heart Rate Zone Calculation: Automatically sets your five training zones; one manual zone
Recovery Heart Rate Timer: Measure your heart rate after a timed recovery during or after your workout
Data Recorder 2 and Data Recorder compatible

Additional Features

INDIGLO night-light with NIGHT-MODE
Digital Transmission: Protects your data from cross-talk with other heart rate monitors and electronic interference from exercise equipment
Owner-Replaceable Battery in Heart Rate Sensor
One-Year-Warranty
3.5 year battery life
Water Resistant to 100 meters

Timex Ironman Road Trainer features target zones, average heart rate, recovery timer, max zone calculation, digital transmission and an owner replaceable battery.