Suggestion & Tips for buying a quality running watch?
What's your advisable Running Watch?
(64 posts) (22 voices)-
Just my input...I usually do the Cost vs. features question
- FEATURES...What features are you looking for? Chronometer, pace meter, distance traveled, heart-rate monitor, etc.
- COST...how much is it worth?--> If the features that I am looking for are in a watch (durability, battery life, and the like can be factored in this, but to make it simple I just stick with features.) is the cost of the watch worth the features it would give me?
Posted 1 year ago # -
thumbs up runner
offlineMemberTry Soleus watches, though it has no distance traveled and GPS feature, the basic needs for running like the chrono meter and other models with heart rate monitor, and run history were already provided, you can check out Soleus Philippines FB webpage to learn more. Price ranges from 3T to 5T depending on the model and features.
If you have unlimited budget, you can try having Garmin watches, there are different models to choose from depending on what features you really need.
I uses Soleus 262 for my short runs and Garmin FR60 for my long runs for me to be able to view my distance travelled and my heart rate.
Posted 1 year ago # -
bingski
offlineModeratorI suggest you list what are the must haves in the watch. There are lots of brands to chose from like Garmin, Timex, Soleus, Suunto, etc.
I've gone through this phase already (researched in the internet, read reviews, asked friends their experience on their watch, etc). I needed a watch with a heart rate monitor, one that can log the distance and pace, and keep history of my runs. I decided to buy Garmin Forerunner 305. I'm lucky that I was able to get the watch from the US because it's way to cheap to get it from there. They're selling it in ROX for Php21k, I got it from Amazon.com at USD128.50.
Tell us what you're needs are so that we can somehow give our suggestions ;)
Posted 1 year ago # -
joy_c
offlineMemberbingski, how much mo nabili ung garmin sa amazon,including the shipment?
anyone here who owns, garmin 110?
im torn between the 405 or 110. still undecided kasi about buying garmin 110 kasi upon research, average pace lang ata ung dinidisplay and not the actual pace. while im not sure if i can maximize the features of 405 although it would be a good investment.. still deciding..push harder,train harder :pPosted 1 year ago # -
RedCapGuy
offlineMembernaging dilemma ko din to dati. then, i read blogs and found out that 405 is quite an overkill for pure-runners(non-triathletes/duathletes) at madami sya mga reklamo like the bezel touch is not too responsive depending on weather conditions, etc...
so i set my eyes on FR110. However, based on its reviews, medyo madami cya limitations(average pace issue). Buti naglabas sila ng FR210 after some time:)
Looks and feel is the same with FR110, minus the previous limitation. Just compare them at the Garmin web site.
@openbox: if you're like me na distance, time and pace lang kelangan, then i would recommend FR210. I just got mine at amazon for $180(minus HRM) this month and am satisfied with its performance :)
If you are particular about the accuracy of distances, I say go for a Garmin. Based on several comparisons between GPS-watches, Garmin provides the greatest accuracy, since the brand has been an established authority in GPS devices (automotive, sports, etc...)
Posted 1 year ago # -
joy_c
offlineMemberReplying to @RedCapGuy's post:
sir redcapguy,thanks for sharing!ill check the fr 210..i didnt check this before kasi i've set my eyes on fr 405 and 110 already..its really good reading forums like this.thanks so much!..baka mapabili na ko nito talaga..<nailbiting>hihi!
distance,time and pace yung kelangan ko din to help me for a more serious training.. sir last question though, sa manila ka po nagpaship ng garmin, how much ung shipment?thanks ulet! :)Posted 1 year ago # -
raven
offlineMembershare ko lng po, if ever bibili ng gadget galing sa ibang lugar, mas ok if may friend/relative or kilala na magdadala ng gadget papasok ng pinas kesa sa shipment like USPS, UPS or EMS. base sa experience ng bro ko, any gadget ay dadaan sa customs for inspection plus may tax sila na ipapatong. madedelay pa ang shipment if dadaan ng customs.
about nman sa tax, may 2k php na binayaran ang bro ko, which is di pa kasali sa shipping fee na nakalagay amazon, ebay and the like..
im not sure if applicable to sa lahat. just wanted to share. :)
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bingski
offlineModeratorI got my FR305 for USD128.50 lang.. still on sale in Amazon.
Amazon doesn't ship electronics outside the US. You can use JohnnyAir service if you plan to have it shipped in Manila. You can give them a call or visit their website for details. From what I know you'll just pick up the item in one of their stores. But I don't have personal experience about their service. You can do a research, I'm sure you'll get a lot of feedback.
Posted 1 year ago # -
raven
offlineMemberAmazon and ebay do ship internationally (ie. gadgets like gps watches, some electronic equipments ,automobiles and etc), got 1 from them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=596184&#region
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_rel_topic?ie=UTF8&nodeId=596188
Posted 1 year ago # -
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RedCapGuy
offlineMemberhaven't tried... pero if you're refering to the direct selling guy na sa pampangga's best ang pickup, mukhang tunay...i checked the feedbacks.
although mas mahal cya than buying online.ang ginawa ko ay nagpadeliver thru amazon sa isan US address then, pina johnny mail... all in all less than 9k nagastos
ang FR210 kay direct selling guy ay nasa 13k pa ata :s pero if you have the money, y not? ;)Posted 1 year ago # -
RedCapGuy
offlineMemberhehe, dont worry, nagamit ko na cya on a 10 mile practice run and no problem ;)
and bwfore that, i was using bench sports watch for my previous half marys and there seems to be no problem too :)...well except iba na kulay ng skin under the strap dahil nangitim na ko sa araw haha!
point ko is i think mga sports watch makers have already considered these factors lalona kung specially made cya for training/similar activities :)
Posted 1 year ago # -
Allan07
offlineMemberReplying to @tugshaa07's post:
I tried using that dati, ang problema sa nike+ ipod, kailangan mo cya icalibrate, icalibrate, icalibrate at icalibrate hanggang tumama, d kaso gps technology kaya medyo unreliable...
"The real purpose of running isn't to win a race, it's to test the limits of the human heart"
- Bill BowermanPosted 1 year ago # -
drunner
offlineMemberi ran my 1st 42k na last month but still no running watch...
gnwa ko, pag naririnig ko n c @BrokenWings, ayun n! me pacer n me. hehe
nako-cutan me sa alarm ng garmin nya.i tried to chase him several times, di n tlga xa mahabol...ibang level n xa...
juz like those running watch, kelan ko kya mhbol mga prices nito?Posted 1 year ago #
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