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 Watches 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- Housing Material: plastic
- Strap Material: rubber
- 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: medium
- Weight:
- Recommended Use: running, biking, triathlon training
- Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
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 Watches 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 Watches 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.
