Is the watch water Resistant/ Or can it be used for swimming.
1571694
It is stamped on the back that it is waterproof to 50 m but obviously probably not with the leather band. I have a sport band made for the fenix that is made out of seatbelt-like material so I can run with it, personally I don't care for sweat or water under a plastic band.
1571695
It is supposed to be, I have never tried it because it comes with a leather bracelet that will most likely be destroyed in short term. They do sell plastic bracelet though. On the other hand, as a pilot I believe that it is a gadget that is very complicated to use, the battery doesn't last much when the GPS is on, and no... I would not recommend buying it>
1571696
It is supposed to be, I have never tried it because it comes with a leather bracelet that will most likely be destroyed in short term. They do sell plastic bracelet though. On the other hand, as a pilot I believe that it is a gadget that is very complicated to use, the battery doesn't last much when the GPS is on, and no... I would not recommend buying it&gt;
1571697
The watch is water-resistant to 50 meters. But, obviously, you'll need to swap out the nice leather band for the rubberized band (both were included when I bought it).
1571698
Its water resistant is pretty lousy. I just use it a couple of times in a swimming pool and the glass went all foogy at the beginning and later on stopped working correctly. It is a shame because I liked the watch. Garmin should improve this.
1421699
The GSI is probably water-resistant to a depth of several maters, so you likely wouldn't hurt it if you wore it while swimming as a watch. However, the heart rate monitor works on the basis of wireless transmission from the chest strap to the GSI. This is designed for transmission through air, not through water. I wouldn't risk it.
115872
It is water resistant, but I wouldn't recommend for a lot of swimming. Especially after a battery change
1483850
Hi, it is waterproof. It says it on the instructions and I also swam in it yesterday so it was submerged in water for long periods of time and still worked. However (and this might not apply to what you're asking) my transmitter (around the chest) kept losing signal so I need to figure out if there's something I need to do better to avoid that. But the watch itself worked just fine under the water.
1117366
No this is not water resistant for swimming. For a water resistan Garmin you need the Garmin Swim, 310xt or the 910xt. The other watches are water resistant against rainy runs.
1971782
waterproof no, water resistant yes according to tje manufacturer . So, You may wash your hands but you can't swim wearing it. Honestly i usually remove before i wash my hands i don't want to get into trouble :). The good thing about it is very easy to wear and remov.
395296
I bought two of these watches and one the blanked out due to moisture in the watch. It is a water resistant watch but one of mine. Can some one please help, because it is not nice to spend money for something that is now not working.
552272
Hi - yes it is water resistant to some degree. I have had it for ~8 months and have had no problems. I've run in the rain with it a few times and I usually rinse it off under the faucet after every (or every other) use. So far, no problems and it's already outlasted the Timex Ironman I had previously. I have not 'submerged' it (i.e. swimming, etc.). Hope this helps!
1265131
I have used mine for swimming as it is water resistant to 50 meters. However, if the screen is wet the touch sensor that moves you between screens does not work without drying it off first. All in all, I've been satisfied with my purchase, though.
1686461
No, it isn't that water resistant other than maybe a last through a rain storm. If you need a water resistant watch, you should look at their triathlon watches.
1448872
I'm not sure, the hr monitor has a text that says waterproof for 30 meters depth, but I have not tried. Last weekend I was diving but my watch, but under water the buttoms do not response. It begin to run two days after.
761870
E. Romero, I don't know if its water resistant like a watch. But I am confident that it will be reliable in the rain and other bad weather. I would not submerge it. But I do really like the laser sight. Its a great deal for the price I gave 3 of them for Christmas presents. Good luck.
1835926
The Timex website says that it is water resistant to 100 meters. Not sure about swimming laps though.
1615997
Lifetrak states it is water resistant to 30 meters. I have not worn mine in the water so no first hand experience.
2090650
I read on the website that it is just water resistant. They suggest that you take it off for swimming.
552271
I do not know if it is waterproof (I have not worn it in the pool or shower), but I have worn it in the rain on many, many runs, and have sweated all over it (sorry, not trying to be gross, just a fact of running) and I have never noticed any problems with it. I really recommend this unit as an inexpensive alternative to the other GPS watches out there.
213124
This is my 3rd heart rate monitor and the 3rd one that says it's NOT to be used swimming. The watch is fine, provided you don't press any buttons while submerged but I haven't found a heart rate monitor strap that's OK to swim in. I would guess that higher end HRM watches & straps (>$100) are fine for swimming.