Can I wear the watch & heart rate band in a Hot Yoga class without the heat making the watch/band defective?
822366
I'm pretty sure. It's waterproof and I mean it's not like your gonna be in a 250 degree oven so I think you'll be fine . But my polar watch goes in and out on me. I've used it a lot within the 2-3 months I've had it and I think it may need new batteries. I have the ft7 watch it's frustrating when it goes in and out and the calories aren't accurate due to that!
822367
I have never had a problem with sweat/moisture skewing heart rate readings you're probably good
247791
Documentation says "all systems using Ant+ technology" so one might "assume" yes. I would make sure the healthy return policy is in place and give it a shot. I bought mine to replace a defective strap that came with a watch and it worked for that but I havent used it yet with any Ant+ specific devices. And it works well too by the way; I like the snap system on both sides of the sensor and so far it hasn't suffered any out of range issues Ive had with other monitors/straps.
860165
There is a known defect (or Basis claims there *was*) whereby the watch would get condensation inside. Further, there is another known defect whereby the silver buttons will stop working if touched when wet.I am not sure if this second problem has been fixed (I doubt because my replacement watch got into the same problem).
1537857
Like the others said, but it will be much less unpleasant if you warm it first to body temperature. Tuck it in your bra or pocket or in a cup of hot water for awhile and test a drop on the inside of your wrist.
123829
Sorry but you don't. I went to an authorized dealership and they say that it happens when there is a drastic change of temperature. So as long as the watch works fine, you should not worry about it.
213123
I don't know because I don't swim with my watch. I do take shower wearing the watch and it is Just fine! HRM gets detected immediately when I water the strap and wrap it around chest. Hope this helps...you may want to check with other reviewers.
665956
No, that's not normal. I suggest you to plug-in the watch to the charger, that should help. Cheers
531033
Only your heart rate. Remember the closure on the band is weak. I actually lost mine walking to work. Think twice if you are going to be very active with this unit.
2140063
Yes you can, but better don't. Basis does not recommend swimming with it because of the damage a dive can cause to the watch and band. If you don't dive swimming with it is apparently no problem.
112662
You should be able to wear it with a watch. The magnets will be on both sides of the wrist and the magnets will help with circulation with the magnets. So it shouldn't effect the bracelet.
330761
Yes, you can wear it while exercising but it may not be very comfortable after a half hour or more and you will want to be careful that it stays in place and doesn't go flying off since it is not designed for such. It takes constant readings -- showing your heart rate as well as your oxygen/blood saturation level.
10009
No heart rate monitor is required. It will read your heart rate while on your wrist. It tracks your calories by how much it estimates based on your movements. So even if you dont wear it, you will find estimated calorie burn in your watch. If you are looking for actual calorie burn while work out then this watch is not helpful. Also step counter is not accurate. It sense based upon the movement of your hand not step.
1855068
Try cleaning the gold contact circles on the back of the watch. Sweat and grime could be interfering with the connection to the charging base. The 205 can also be sent to Garmin for repair, which has dropped in price.
1866114
Hello, I am really interested in this product, my mum's wrist is hurtful, but doctor told her to put hot thing on her wrist. I wonder how does the hot works?
304079
My watch quit working yesterday after having it for 1 year and now shows condensation in the face. I was wearing it in a very light drizzle but it didn't get significantly wet.
1269112
I phoned Timex and it's all waterproof (unless you press any buttons) but I forgot to ask them about chlorine effect. They did say the heart rate signal can't transmit to the watch while under water.When I wear it all day, I usually feel like my ribs got bruised, and I have it on it's loosest setting. I even took off the elastic, and just but the stiff part on my with sports tape (and it transmitted), but I still got that feeling. But I sit maybe 80% of the time I wear it so maybe that's a factor for the ribs pressing against something hard.
1269699
Wind up i believe... nice watch but stopped working for me first day of a nursing class