Timex Ironman T5F001 Unisex 100 Lap Target Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch
It’s more than time. This watch helps you stay fit. The new Timex Ironman Triathlon digital heart rate monitor features a full size watch with comfortable, lightweight & adjustable elastic chest strap. Battery compartment is designed for simple replacement of battery. Included battery has up to 2-year lifespan, depending on use of features. SUMMARY MODE - review navigational, speed, distance and heart rate performance data at end of workout 3 line display 100-lap memory with recall - lap and split option Display with flipping system for easy reading 4 linked interval timers and 3 mode countdown timer 2 alarms - daily/weekday/weekend option Watch water-resistance to 50 meters Approximately 2-year battery life (plus/minus depending on feature use)
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Dissappointing
This was a very disappointing purchase. First one I received read way too high on my first run (30-40 bpm above normal). I called Timex and they sent out a replacement chest strap which they said they would test before sending. This read way too low. I sent both back to Amazon and received a replacement the next day. It also read way too low. Gave up and sent it back for a refund. I’ve had Timexes before and they worked well. This model just doesn’t seem to have the same reliability.
4 Stars Good Watch, Good Price
Ok, I have been looking at these for a while and I have to say for the money this thing is probably one of the best options.
In terms of functionality you’ll get more bells & whistles then you will probably need. Most important to me is the Chronograph and it’s lap fucntions & the different zone settings you can create in HRM mode.
I’m sure that other watches allow you to download your data, but I like to use a simple excel program & create my own runner’s log so I didn’t need the download option.
Pros: Easy to use, good functions, chest monitor is comfortable.
Cons: The only thing I can think of is that the start/stop button on timer is located at bottom right & sometimes I hit it by accident & it scews up my times.
Also, I can’t say about the battery life yet, but I know that you can get replacements easy as they are typical 3V Lithium at least for the monitor.
I’ve owned this watch for a couple months now & I would recommend it to anyone, not just runners.
5 Stars Everything I needed and more
Excellent product. My first HRM and I am more than satisfied. It has really helped my training as I was kind of a naysayer to these before I got one. Between checking my pulse manually and when on cardio equipment, I have found it to be spot on 90% of the time with a variance of +/- 1-3 BPM the rest of the time. Highly recommended especially for fist time users. Can also be used with GPS, purchased separately, if desired.
3 Stars Do not buy if you are an avid cyclist
I have been using this watch for about a year, and am about to buy a new watch even though this one still works. It has been very frustrating for me as a triathlete. In terms of functionality, the heart rate monitor works fine, although I have gotten EXTREMELY discrepant readings from time to time. Sometimes well below my actual HR, other times well above my MAX heart rate. But those issues have been fairly limited. What really makes this watch almost useless to me is that I use it for triathlon training, and the stop button constantly gets pushed as I’m shifting my grip on my bike. All of the sudden, I will look down at my watch only to realize it has not been on for 5-10 minutes. I suppose I could switch wrists, but still, I find that the buttons (even during everyday use) get pushed much too often. My guess is the buttons are big and easy to push as an intended benefit to the user, but to me, they are TOO big. If it weren’t for this flaw (or if I didn’t cycle so much), this would not be an issue.
1 Star Heart Rate Readings all over the map…
I had pretty high expectations for the Timex to replace my existing HRM since I’d had one of the first Timex HRM’s a while ago and was very pleased with it. However, after reading up in the training manual and strapping it on for my first workout, I noticed strange behavior; it read my resting heart rate spot on, but after starting my workout, it kept reading significantly low rates for the first half hour of the workout. It was like it kept “creeping up” on my heart rate. 15 minutes into the exercise, I should have been low 120’s and it was still in the 80’s and climbing. Towards the end of the workout it finally peaked over 160, and stayed there, when it should have been 130’s to 140’s. Strange! I thought maybe it was calibrating itself, but it did the same thing the next time out. Definitely a problem with it. I turned it back in, and decided to get a Suunto T4C HRM…much nicer IMHO.
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