Timex Ironman T59761 Midsize 30-Lap Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch

I got this on a recommendation . All the personal trainers at the gym have more expensive polar ones. Mine is very accurate , simple and easy to understand and loaded with advanced feature's . Now I know when I am killing myself , slacking, or in my zone and it keeps my mind from tricking me into thinking I am working too hard . It is a great tool to have to better improve your body . I don't work out without mine.

This monitor works for me if the monitor strip is place firmly under my exercise bra. Once it is placed, it stays in place throughout my workout. The only complaint about the watch is if I take my glasses off to exercise, I can't see the numbers--partly due to my poor eyes, but I think the numbers could be clearer or something.

I wanted a heart rate monitor that had the watch function also. Since I am already familiar with the Timex brand sports watch, I thought I would try the brand for less for the heart rate monitor. I am very pleased. It is easy to use and easy to read. I haven't had any issues with it not registering my heart rate, I didn't need any special creams or anything weird to ensure it worked.
Some of the more expensive monitors haven't had the best reviews, only measure heart rate (no watch function), and I have noted also that the batteries in the more expensive ones can only be replaced by a licensed rep. Not so for the battery in the strap for this brand (the watch I would still have replaced by a someone with the proper tools), the battery in the band is easily accesible and replaceable.
I am VERY pleased with this purchase and the price is great considering the quality and ease of use.

Timex Ironman T59761 Midsize 30-Lap Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor WatchI was surprised that Timex made a heart monitor. However, I was not interested in buying a Polar or another brand that I can't remember because of bad experiences with each. So, I read the reviews on this Timex model and decided to try it. So far, it does everything that I want it to, with no problems.

I bought a heart rate monitor at the urging of my personal trainer because I am pregnant and plan to continue working out and running throughout my pregnancy. The purpose of getting one was to not get exceed a certain heart rate and remain at a safe pace.

This is my first heart rate monitor. I initially looked at the Polar Heart Rate monitors, but there was only 1 model that would fit my small wrist (F4). I began to look at the Timex for several reasons:
1)The watch fit my petite wrist;
2)The monitor has a Digital Transmission, so I would not get interference with others who are using heart rate monitors in the same vicinity (Polar has their own technology called PolarOwn, but it is only offered on monitors that were all above $100USD), and
3)The value of the number of features listed were much more than the Polar (more bang for your buck).

I am very happy with it so far! It is accurate and I had no problems with getting a reading.
The only drawback is the "beeping" sound if you set your workout "Zone" and are not reaching your preset "Zone". I was able to manually turn it off, and not use this feature, but the continuous beeping is very annoying.

I would highly recommend this model.