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Decent but cheap Running Watch?

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  • 18-11-2011 12:05am
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    Linguo
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    Hey there,

    I know someone has a similar thread running but I didn't want to hijack it!

    I'm looking for recommendations for cheap but good watches that track you heart rate cals etc while you're running as a pressie for a loved one?

    Does anyone know of any decent models that don't break the bank, the cheaper the better!!:) Thanks!


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    Linguo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,127 ✭✭✭Linguo


    bedlam wrote: »
    What is your upper limit for "cheap"?

    Less than 100 defo, less then 60 would be excellent, may be a tall order I know!!:D


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    Kristopherus
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    Amazon.co.uk is your friend. Or maybe this is what you might like to buy:http://www.hssroi.groupscheme.com/content/group-scheme-hot-deals/blue-heart-rate-roi/633


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    RayCun
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    Which is more important for you - measuring heart rate, or measuring running distance and speed? Do you want something that you can wear as a watch while not running, or is it okay to get something thatyou take off when you finish the run?
    Polar make better HRMs, maybe something like this or this?
    Garmin make better GPS watches. This is something you could wear anywhere, while this is cheaper, and has lots more features, but you'd only wear it running.


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    Linguo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,127 ✭✭✭Linguo


    Kristopherus wrote: »
    Amazon.co.uk is your friend. Or maybe this is what you might like to buy:http://www.hssroi.groupscheme.com/content/group-scheme-hot-deals/blue-heart-rate-roi/633
    bedlam wrote: »
    €60 is probably a tall order indeed. As with my other thread, Garmin are a good bet. You can get a Garmin Forerunner 205 for £82 from Amazon.

    While you are looking for a watch I think this request might be better suited to the A/R/T gear and equipment forum so I'm going to move it there (unless the A/R/T mods say otherwise, in which case throw it back to W&T).
    RayCun wrote: »
    Which is more important for you - measuring heart rate, or measuring running distance and speed? Do you want something that you can wear as a watch while not running, or is it okay to get something thatyou take off when you finish the run?
    Polar make better HRMs, maybe something like this or this?
    Garmin make better GPS watches. This is something you could wear anywhere, while this is cheaper, and has lots more features, but you'd only wear it running.

    Thanks for all the replies, much appreciated!

    It's more a watch just for running as my boyfriend has recently taken it up again, I know with the budget it's going to have less features but it's more for a starter and then if it's well used and loved it can be upgraded when I've more money:) I already have him loads of other stuff so I can't afford tons for it as much as I would like to:(

    I mean that Blue Heart Rate Sports watch is a great price but does that mean it's poor quality, do any of you have experience with it?

    I really like the Garmin Forerunners, I'll just have to assess my funds! I want to get a decent watch as it's for him and I do want it to be perfect, just we have a bit of a budget this year and I want to get the best for the money and make him really happy with it!

    I'd appreciate your opinions on the cheaper watch versus the Garmin Forerunner!


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    RayCun
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    Linguo wrote: »
    I mean that Blue Heart Rate Sports watch is a great price but does that mean it's poor quality, do any of you have experience with it?

    never heard of it. There are plenty of cheap HRM watches around - Aldi/lidl sell them regularly, I'm sure you can get them in Argos - but the Polar ones are the best.


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    Linguo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,127 ✭✭✭Linguo


    Looking at the Garmin Forerunner FR60 now...anyone used it?


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    Krusty_Clown
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    bedlam wrote: »
    €60 is probably a tall order indeed. As with my other thread, Garmin are a good bet. You can get a Garmin Forerunner 205 for £82 from Amazon.
    Ironically, the one thing that the Garmin 205 doesn't do, is Heart rate monitoring. So if the OP is fixated on a HR monitor, you'd be better off looking at either the Forerunner 305, or one of the cheaper Polar watches.


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    Linguo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,127 ✭✭✭Linguo


    Unfortunately I'd love one that showed heart rate, cals and also did lap times...very tall order I know!!:o


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    RayCun
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    The Polar RS100 is a nice watch - I had one, until the OH nicked it :) - and will show heart rate, cals, and lap times.
    It doesn't have a GPS, so it won't show distance run or pace. But if they're not important to you...


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    daheff
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    wheres is the best place in dublin city centre to buy running watches?


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    Krusty_Clown
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    daheff wrote: »
    wheres is the best place in dublin city centre to buy running watches?
    Amazon.co.uk


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    daheff
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    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Amazon.co.uk


    i didnt realise they had a shop in dublin city centre! :D


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    #14
    paulo6891
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    handtec.co.uk


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    #15
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users Posts: 19,524 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    daheff wrote: »
    i didnt realise they had a shop in dublin city centre! :D
    Try Amphibian King, WheelWorx, Sub4.ie, Great Outdoors, etc. Don't expect Amazon prices.


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    #16
    rom
    Registered Users Posts: 5,141 ✭✭✭rom


    If you know someone going to the US then a refurb of the last gen garmin is the way to go.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0011UNMIK/ref=dp_olp_refurbished?ie=UTF8&qid=1326206301&sr=8-1&condition=refurbished

    111 euro for a watch and HRM that you would pay a lot more for here.

    refurb garmin's come with waranty


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