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If your friends ask you what that thing is on your wrist, you may not be able to remember the entire name of your Timex Ironman Global Trainer With GPS Watch - Speed + Distance with Flex Tech Digital 2.4 Heart Rate Sensor. But with its built-in memory and GPS-enabled data, this tech-loaded wrist-top computer will definitely remember every single detail of your last 20 workouts.
Product Features
Product Features
- Housing Material: plastic
- Strap Material:
- Altimeter: no
- Altimeter Max Height:
- Heart Rate Monitor: yes
- Barometer: no
- Thermometer: no
- Digital Compass: no
- Declination Type:
- Adjustable Declination:
- Chronograph: yes
- Odometer:
- Backlight: yes
- Fitness Test:
- Training Program:
- Target Heart Rate Zone:
- Route Elevation Profile:
- Computer Compatible: yes
- Water-Resistant: yes, 50m
- Alarms:
- Alarm Type:
- Date Indicator:
- Weekday Indicator:
- Battery Type:
- Battery Life:
- Low Battery Indicator: yes
- Face Size:
- Weight:
- Recommended Use: running, biking, triathlon training
- Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
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180 of 184 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black|Size Name:One Size
The specs of the watch are really good, but it is when you start using it that one realizes that the Timex Global Trainer does not perform to expectations.
Firstly, the GPS in the watch, although it uses the same chip as that of the Garmin Forerunner, the performance in the Timex Global Trainer is extremely inaccurate. i.e. it takes an average of 5-7min to lock the satellites, unlike other devices, which can lock satellites in matter of seconds. Also, once a session is recorded and loaded onto a map (such as Google Maps), one can appreciate that the tracking of the device is very inaccurate. I have seen distance reading erros of up to 12% (e.g. you run 10miles and the watch says you have run 8.8miles!!) , which is very very bad. Other GPS watches only have a 2% error max accuracy (i.e. Garmin). I have checked this issue on the internet and other user reviews on Timex's Global Trainer GPS show this same issue. I have sent the watch to Timex, got it replaced for a new one, and the same issue persists. TIMEX HASN'T GOT A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM even with their latest FIRMWARE release (v. 3.14) made on August 2011.
Secondly, the workout data downloaded from the watch to the PC is proprietary and can only be used on the TrainingPeaks website. Forget about exporting you data to other better and cheaper websites such as MapMyRun or WorkOutLog. This wouldn't be a problem if TrainingPeaks had a good system, but it is slow and in many occasions it won't load 100% of the workout information (plenty of software improvement is needed on their side). TrainingPeaks has a cost of c. $20/month, while other websites only cost $20/year. The Free version of TrainingPeaks won't show you all of the information from your watch (e.g. HR zones, Cadence Zones, Power Zones, etc).
Conclusion: The GPS is a no go. On a spec basis the watch is not that expensive against competitors but if you include the cost of the software to visualize your workouts you need to add $+120/year, and thats another no go. I have bought the Garmin Forerunner 310xt, Garmin is better value for money and you are not stuck with proprietary software that doesn't work!
Firstly, the GPS in the watch, although it uses the same chip as that of the Garmin Forerunner, the performance in the Timex Global Trainer is extremely inaccurate. i.e. it takes an average of 5-7min to lock the satellites, unlike other devices, which can lock satellites in matter of seconds. Also, once a session is recorded and loaded onto a map (such as Google Maps), one can appreciate that the tracking of the device is very inaccurate. I have seen distance reading erros of up to 12% (e.g. you run 10miles and the watch says you have run 8.8miles!!) , which is very very bad. Other GPS watches only have a 2% error max accuracy (i.e. Garmin). I have checked this issue on the internet and other user reviews on Timex's Global Trainer GPS show this same issue. I have sent the watch to Timex, got it replaced for a new one, and the same issue persists. TIMEX HASN'T GOT A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM even with their latest FIRMWARE release (v. 3.14) made on August 2011.
Secondly, the workout data downloaded from the watch to the PC is proprietary and can only be used on the TrainingPeaks website. Forget about exporting you data to other better and cheaper websites such as MapMyRun or WorkOutLog. This wouldn't be a problem if TrainingPeaks had a good system, but it is slow and in many occasions it won't load 100% of the workout information (plenty of software improvement is needed on their side). TrainingPeaks has a cost of c. $20/month, while other websites only cost $20/year. The Free version of TrainingPeaks won't show you all of the information from your watch (e.g. HR zones, Cadence Zones, Power Zones, etc).
Conclusion: The GPS is a no go. On a spec basis the watch is not that expensive against competitors but if you include the cost of the software to visualize your workouts you need to add $+120/year, and thats another no go. I have bought the Garmin Forerunner 310xt, Garmin is better value for money and you are not stuck with proprietary software that doesn't work!
142 of 148 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black| Size Name:One Size|Amazon Verified Purchase
The watch standing alone is a great item. I love the customization and all the great things this watch is able to do. However, knowing now that it'll cost me $120/year just to view the data from my workouts I would not have purchased this watch. When you upload the data to the website Training Peaks, it is clunky and difficult to navigate. The lack of customization in your personal account completely contrasts with the way in which this watch works. You are able to use a free account to view your data, but this is almost useless because any of the important data you would want to track is only available in the premium account for $120/year. I had owned the Suunto T6C and even though it was not GPS it had a much better interface and way more data I could track - there was no website to go to. All in all I am very disappointed that I spent all this money just to have a mileage counter on my wrist.
180 of 191 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black| Size Name:One Size|Amazon Verified Purchase
First let me say that I'm a seasoned triathlete (3 IM's) and I also have the Garmin 405. While the 405 has been a great watch, the shortcomings it has is that I can't swim with it, and when I work out and it's humid, sweat can find it's way to the bezel and it'll start beeping like mad. That is what prompted me to get the Global Trainer. I can swim with the watch, and don't have to worry about it going beeping crazy.
Few points on each watch:
Global Trainer:
-The functionality is great, and I can set up each sport with a variety of data, ultimately splitting the screen into 1,2,3, or 4 pieces of data like heart rate, pace, distance...
-It's fairly easy to use on the fly. Tracking splits, or going from a bike to a run is very easy
-It's comfortable for being such a huge watch
-Acquiring the satellites was relatively quick
-The display doesn't look very polished. When in time mode (non-gps) it's like looking at a stop watch.
-Downloading data to a PC is a joke. It's fickle, and even when you have the device agent up, and the watch connected, it's a trial in patience. This is where the 405 beats the Global Trainer hands down. The Garmin will transfer data automatically, and do it without having to connect the watch to a cable.
-Included software with the Timex is functionally minimal. You can pay $19.99 a month for a "enhanced" version of the training center, where Garmin will give you much of the same functionality for free.
Overall, the Timex is a huge disappointment. My recommendation would be wait for a future version where they have the kinks worked out, and don't nickle and dime you to see your training data after you've already plopped down a few hundred dollars.
Few points on each watch:
Global Trainer:
-The functionality is great, and I can set up each sport with a variety of data, ultimately splitting the screen into 1,2,3, or 4 pieces of data like heart rate, pace, distance...
-It's fairly easy to use on the fly. Tracking splits, or going from a bike to a run is very easy
-It's comfortable for being such a huge watch
-Acquiring the satellites was relatively quick
-The display doesn't look very polished. When in time mode (non-gps) it's like looking at a stop watch.
-Downloading data to a PC is a joke. It's fickle, and even when you have the device agent up, and the watch connected, it's a trial in patience. This is where the 405 beats the Global Trainer hands down. The Garmin will transfer data automatically, and do it without having to connect the watch to a cable.
-Included software with the Timex is functionally minimal. You can pay $19.99 a month for a "enhanced" version of the training center, where Garmin will give you much of the same functionality for free.
Overall, the Timex is a huge disappointment. My recommendation would be wait for a future version where they have the kinks worked out, and don't nickle and dime you to see your training data after you've already plopped down a few hundred dollars.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Pass your way, get a watch that works...
I started running a year ago, and enjoyed my Nike GPS watch a lot but was missing the pacer function and all other gimmicks that I thought the Timex would give me. Read more
Published 2 hours ago by sgregosb
GPS does not work at all
This item should be called the "endless prompting watch." Or, a pretty good heart rate monitor that will shut off when you fail to respond to the 25 prompts you will get during a... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Kati
Great training tool!
This works wonders for me when I need to know exactly how far I am going. The different modes is great for cross training. Great Fitness Tool!
Published 8 days ago by Mark C
Great as a second option
First of all I am a Garmin user and have the 310XT and 910XT, which I love. But, the limitation with those watches is that I could never use them as simply a watch. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Alejandro Mares
For young triathlon athletes only, way too complicated.
First, let me describe myself to put my critique in context. I'm a 53 year old tech savvy professional. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Eli Hardof
Great Product
I have been using the Global Trainer for a couple of weeks now and am very happy with it. Prior to buying it I read the reviews and was kind of worried about if it would pick up... Read more
Published 1 month ago by B
Far under my expectation
I have to say this product is far under my expectation. When I first started to use it, I could not sync to the GPS. And there is no way to set the time manually. Read more
Published 1 month ago by kcdlq
Pretty good for the price
I purchased this when Amazon had them on sale for $100 back in December, and after reading DC Rainmaker's exhaustive review of the product I jumped on it since I can't afford to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by PilotFishBob
Sceptical at first
Read A LOT of reviews and did a lot of research before deciding on a GPS watch. I looked at all the Garmins and ultimatly settled on the Timex. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Majic
Best running watch I have owned
Compared to most of the other GPS running watches out there, this watch blows away the competition not only in value but also in customization. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Zipitup
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