Recommendation for ladies wrist watch for running

fattymoon

Looking to buy a present for someone who runs and I know some people have the likes of garmin watches which show heart rate etc... I was looking to buy a decent ladies running watch which has nice little features that would be good for a runner. I suppose it doesn't really have to be a lady's watch but something that would fit. Any recommendations? Would be spending between €200 - €300. Thanks!

jameshayes

fattymoon wrote: »

Looking to buy a present for someone who runs and I know some people have the likes of garmin watches which show heart rate etc... I was looking to buy a decent ladies running watch which has nice little features that would be good for a runner. I suppose it doesn't really have to be a lady's watch but something that would fit. Any recommendations? Would be spending between €200 - €300. Thanks!

Garmin 235 is a popular choice - has wrist based HRM and can link to strap based HRM's..

Garmin are the front-runner for watches, they have the biggest market share I'd guess.. Alternatives are TomTom Cardio/Multisport, Polar M400 or Suunto Ambit3..

The 235 comes in different colours and you can swap the straps too thats something of interest.

ariana`

jameshayes wrote: »

Garmin 235 is a popular choice - has wrist based HRM and can link to strap based HRM's..

Garmin are the front-runner for watches, they have the biggest market share I'd guess.. Alternatives are TomTom Cardio/Multisport, Polar M400 or Suunto Ambit3..

The 235 comes in different colours and you can swap the straps too thats something of interest.

I have the 235 with HRM and i love it. It does everything i need for running and as a day to day watch but it's not awfully pretty, i take it off when i'm going out at night socializing or what have ya as it doesn't really cut it as a piece of jewelry The Garmin Vivoactive HR might be a little bit neater looking but i haven't seen one personally.

Swashbuckler

+1 for the 235

Neady83

Another brand to keep an eye out for is Suunto. I have the Ambit 3 Vertical in blue and it gets admired quite a bit. Not a watch for going out but perfect for everyday use.

In terms of technology, the battery lasts much longer than the Garmin and it will work for cycling, swimming etc. so I think you get more bang for your buck. The Ambit 3 sport is selling for €178 on Wiggle at the moment. Check out the review by DC rainmaker here .

rom

I have tiny wrists and the 735xt is the best. I have a 230 also and its the same size as 235 and its very big tbh. The heart rate on it is dreadful also. Having returned 4/5 garmin over the years the 735 is the first watch that a year on I don't have a fault with. It is expensive though.

Swashbuckler

rom wrote:

I have tiny wrists and the 735xt is the best. I have a 230 also and its the same size as 235 and its very big tbh. The heart rate on it is dreadful also. Having returned 4/5 garmin over the years the 735 is the first watch that a year on I don't have a fault with. It is expensive though.

I find the heart rate monitor on the 235 very good...no chest strap which is great.

average_runner

The garmin 235 is going alot cheaper these days as its about to be replaced by the 245 in Sept/Oct. The 245 will offer some new features.

The Black Oil

Neady83 wrote: »

Another brand to keep an eye out for is Suunto. I have the Ambit 3 Vertical in blue and it gets admired quite a bit. Not a watch for going out but perfect for everyday use.

In terms of technology, the battery lasts much longer than the Garmin and it will work for cycling, swimming etc. so I think you get more bang for your buck. The Ambit 3 sport is selling for €178 on Wiggle at the moment. Check out the review by DC rainmaker here .

Was on a cycling trip a few years ago and two cyclists had Suuntos. Impressive piece of kit.

fattymoon

Super, thanks so much for the recommendations everyone!

rom

Swashbuckler wrote: »

I find the heart rate monitor on the 235 very good...no chest strap which is great.

Could be my small wrists.

cunavalos

Might be a bit late with this one but the Garmin Vivoactive HR Smart Watch Down is Amazons Deal of the Day and reduced to approx €160. Excellent battery life and wrist based HR
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Vivo.../dp/B01BLQT7DM

rom

cunavalos wrote: »

Might be a bit late with this one but the Garmin Vivoactive HR Smart Watch Down is Amazons Deal of the Day and reduced to approx €160. Excellent battery life and wrist based HR
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Vivo.../dp/B01BLQT7DM

Read a full review before you buy comparing it to the 735 and you will see that it does have many issues.

fattymoon

Hi all. I ordered the Garmin 235 with the turquoise strap (turquoise should suit a lady!). Yep the 245 is coming out soon, but had to order now as it's a present. Thanks again for the feedback!

ariana`

fattymoon wrote: »

Hi all. I ordered the Garmin 235 with the turquoise strap (turquoise should suit a lady!). Yep the 245 is coming out soon, but had to order now as it's a present. Thanks again for the feedback!

Good choice

brickysession

fattymoon wrote: »

Hi all. I ordered the Garmin 235 with the turquoise strap (turquoise should suit a lady!). Yep the 245 is coming out soon, but had to order now as it's a present. Thanks again for the feedback!

Nice watch, I wish I had a friend like you to buy me a watch like that!!!:D