Customer Reviews

Timex Ironman T5C411 Unisex 30-Lap Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This is my first heart rate monitor and after a lot of searching, I selected this one. I am not a Tri-athlete Olympian, just an average guy who runs about 3 times a week. So I wanted something an average person would actually use. I wanted to improve my running ability and heard a HR monitor was the way to go. I checked out other brands such as Nike and Polaris, but they all seemed too complicated and bulky. That being said, I was looking for a basic, easy to use (Not complex), inexpensive, and sturdy HR monitor. Well the Timex 5C411 fit all of my criteria. This HR monitor is very easy to use and aesthetically pleasing as well. The basic functions can be learned very quickly (Especially for anyone who's owned a Timex Ironman watch). I got them down after one use. Can't beat the price and Timex is known for "Takes a licking and keeps on ticking." There is only one thing I wish was a little different. When using the chronograph, the HR appears in small numbers above the counting time which makes it just a hair difficult to see when you want to view your lap time and your HR. However, if you cycle through the menus back to the main time screen, your HR takes the place of the normal time and appears in large, easy to see numerals (just a minor observation). So far it works great and I am very pleased with the purchase.

This watch is perfect! I use every one of the functions through out the day, and use the fitness features while working out. From keeping track of time in two time zones to timing between sets and monitoring my heart rate I use it all!!! This is the simplest watch to use with all of these functions, and the display is layed out practically and you can modify it to your tastes. All in all, the best watch I've had in years. Oh, it doesn't look to bad either; although it wouldn't be too appropriate for a night on the town it still looks good. It was surprisingly small for all the functions it carries. If this thing ever breaks, I'll buy another one right away!

I often use Consumer Reports when buying products, but the last review of heart rate monitors (HRM) was a couple of years ago and many tested models were discontinued, and the existing models were unattractive, so I had to choose one on my own. So far, this watch and HRM have worked without issue.

Pros:

- Looks great
- Inexpensive
- Accurate (via my own informal tests)
- Comfortable

Con:

- Need to dampen heart rate monitor contacts before using (very minor)

I am very pleased with the functionality and style of the watch. My previous HRM was from Polar. Not only was it so ugly on my wrist I felt I could only wear it while working out, it only lasted 1 year before it began malfunctioning.

This watch does everything a serious but not UberGeeked athlete would want from a HRM. It gives you chrono, it gives you zones, it gives you an easy to read display. It doesn't take a degree in engineering from MIT to work its different modes.

Good watch for a fair price.

Purchased the watch for running.
Positives: heart rate and elapsed time displayed at the same time; nice review feature which gives avg heart rate, peak heart rate, time in heart rate zone, and calories burned; and most importantly, haven't had a single problem with it--100 percent dependable to date.
Negatives: The out-of-zone alarm. But, there's an option to turn it off.
No complaints---good watch!

I think it is a good product that delivers very well what it promises. It was very easy to use from the first time and it has proven to be a good sports watch and heart rate monitor

This product has completely met my expectations for a low cost heart rate monitor with easy operations. So far I have not experienced some of the difficulties other reviewers have expressed including non-functioning batteries and lack of communication between the units. I have moistened the sensors before use and everything is working perfectly. Highly recommended.

I purchased this product in March and have used it faithfully since. The heart rate monitor works fine. Unfortunately, this watch is neither water proof nor water resistant. During a swim with my children in a local pool (max depth 7 feet), water leaked into the watch and shorted it out. I plan to return it under warranty, but thought that "ironmen" or swimmers should be aware of the difficulty I have expereinced.

I'm a new user of this type of heart rate monitoring equipment. Being in the Air Force, we've used these belt type monitors during physical testing. I use mine for treadmill workouts and to ensure my heart rate is elevated during weight training afterwards. I'm completely happy with the ease of use and durablility. There are other more expense options available on the market but this one does everything you would need or expect and then some. Unless you're a world class athlete you cannot go wrong with the features and quality this fine piece of equipment provides.

If you are going to do cardio witout a heart monitor, you might as well not do cardio at all.

This monitor is my second HRM and incredibly responsive.

When I first bought it I could not get it to work for anything. However, you have to wet the leads/ contacts on the chest strap, and then it should work like a charm.

I use it with the Timex Data recorder, which also is a great tool for working out and tracking your progress.