Customer Reviews:
 Ironman Running Watch June 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This watch meets my running needs perfectly. The multiple interval timers (I use 2, but there are 9) is exactly what I needed. The chronograph mode makes it trivial to simultaneously see the "split" time and the total time.
Definitely recommend.
 adequate, odd functional errors June 14, 2008
Odd gas bubble sometimes shows up at bottom of display. Features are not completely intuitive, but if you need a count-down timer this watch is nice.
Great for all uses June 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was shipped to me in Iraq. Fast shipping!! The watch is durable and has held up well with my job, I require a rugged product. The numbers are large and easy to read even with a helmet and glasses on at a split-second time. It is easy to use and love the dual-time function. Great watch, good price.
Flix is very difficult to work June 6, 2008
The amount of force required for Flix to function is way too high so Flix is almost useless to me.
 Decent workout watch, but chime is very weak, no Tabatas May 29, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This watch replaced a G-shock as my primary workout and everyday watch. I bought it primarily because I am now doing mostly interval workouts, both for running and in the gym, and wanted an audible indicator so I did not have to keep checking my watch.
PROS:
Decent-looking watch, except for the BOLD white-wall lettering on the band, but a Sharpie takes care of that. Numbers easy to see, controls easy to figure out and manipulate. Rubber strap does not absorb sweat or grab wrist hairs. FLIX feature very handy for night work, not overly bright. Light-weight, lower profile than typical G-shock.
CONS:
1. Weak chime - hard to hear over any noise.
The roads I'm running are reasonably quiet, aside from the occasional UH-60 helo flying over or diesel honey-truck going by, so most of the time I can hear the multi-tone chime signaling end-of-interval, but have missed it when a vehicle is passing by. Fugedaboudit if you're in a typical loud gym with music, cardio machines, TVs, and the grunters and plate-slammers, or your own mp3 player, Creative Zen Stone Plus 2 GB MP3 Player (Black).
2. Will NOT work for Tabata Intervals of 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, repeat 8 times. I set INT 1 at 20 seconds, INT 2 at 10 seconds (REPEAT at end), then DONE. At end of first 20 sec interval the watch gives only the faintest "pip" before going into interval 2 - practically impossible to hear if you're involved in any intense cardio exercise. After a little experimenting I discovered that if the second interval is set below 15 seconds you'll only get that 'pip,' otherwise you get a more noticeable "ditty-dee, ditty-dee" signaling the start of interval 2. DOES give a very noticeable 10-second chime at end of interval 2 as it recycles to 1 and repeats.
3. Menu lag time. There's an annoying 3-4 second lag when switching to the CHRONO mode before you can press START. Does not seem to affect other modes. I'm impatient, and switching between CHRONO and INTERVAL modes while working out or running should not cost me time.
I might buy this again for a running watch, but for my primary workouts (RossTraining.com) I now use the awesome $20 Gymboss Interval Timer clipped to the band of my Ironman watch, set to VIBRATE 1-second between intervals. GYMBOSS does Tabatas perfectly! Train Hard!
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