Timex Timex Health Touch HRM Watch - Black/Silver

 (8 customer reviews)

I started out looking for a Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) and ended up testing these 3 items. Over the course of a few days, during simultaneous tests (at rest & during light workouts), their readings were so indistinguishable from one another that I cannot honestly declare one better than the others. In that respect, all three are very good. All three use Finger Pulse technology, so no straps are needed. Here are some observations that I hope will help folks make an informed decision:

1- The Omron looked stylish from the picture on Amazon, but in reality, looked like an oversized, clumsy toy to me; I also did not like the digital display (the font style); Timex looks more graceful, and the display is better.

2- The Omron shows just the Heart Rate whereas the Timex shows not only the Heart Rate, but also the Relative Heart Rate (HR / Max. HR), and whether the HR is within the set Target HR Zone, over it, or under. That is nice.

3- Both watches have calories...Read more

I had hoped for an inexpensive heart rate monitor to use when I go jogging, and this seemed to fit the bill. Unfortunately, you can't get a heart rate if the watch gets wet. I don't know of anyone who doesn't sweat when running.... Spend the money and get a reliable watch.

I was thrilled when I got this. I wore it throughout the day and it gave me accurate readings. However... I used to to do my hardcre Turbofire workout today and once I got really sweaty it wouldn't read. I saw in another review that if you loosen the wristband it solves the problem, but it was sporadic when I tried it. I think this is a good monitor for light exercisers or for people with heart issues, but I think I'll use this as an every day watch and get another one that can withstand the sweat!