I have read that in some cases the Garmin FR 610 metal plating on the underside of the watch rusts? Has this been addressed?
646511
I don't know about that. I've had my Garmin FR610 for over a year, use it almost everyday in all conditions and the underside looks good as new. If it was a problem, it must of been addressed before I purchased my unit.
45833
Hi! That is correct. Here is a link to a YouTube vid on the watch. Watch "null" on YouTubehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8FZFzTOHIA
1988723
Suunto's watches are terrible. I have this watch which broke after 9 months. They charged me to fix it. Get anything else
42939
Not sure. But I can tell you I would DEFINiTELY NOT recommend this watch to ANYONE. This is my third Garmin, and the other two worked fine - this model has some major defects that I don't think Garmin wants to acknowledge. I"m looking at Polar or Nike or anything else but Garmin for my next GPS.
985861
Yes, for the most part. However, I've noticed that it has occasionally been off, mostly overestimating my speed and distance. My other complaint is that it takes a few minutes to locate the gps signal. It also seems that the watch functions better when fully charged.
1862777
I don't know yet. I've had it for 6 months, it's my bang around watch, so I haven't treated it lightly, but it looks and runs like new. It's been great so far.
589475
It does take some time for the watch to sync up on satellites, but mine always does. I generally turn it on when I leave for the golf course. If yours doesn't at all then I think there maybe a problem with the watch.
2000943
Mine did, 2 years ago. I really liked the features and function on this watch, but it totally died on me out of the blue. I took very good care of it. I've read forums saying this is an issue. Motorola basically said too bad. I'll work hard to never buy Motorola products. I now use a Garmin 310XT for running/cycling and love it. I use an Ipod Nano for music. Best of luck on your choice.
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.
466092
no, no problems of any kind, am very happy with it. have only had it for six or eight months though, which may not be long enough for rust to show up.
11428
I just called Suunto U.S customer service and kindly asked if they would send me a replacement set, they said yes. I am registered on their web site for the warranty on my watch, I do not know if that matters or not.
1712552
My unit diea after about a year. I contacted Timex and they replaced it. Only think I can suggest is to contact Timex. Did you clean out the battery compartment to make sure there is not corrosion on the contacts. This is about all I can suggest to you. good luck. PS. Dont be insulted but do you use a good electro gel.Sam S
698764
Hi, I'm having the same problem but after using it for few months. Not sure what to do now. Do you know if I should contact Garmin or Amazon?
1909262
I have used for six months...no problems yet...I would contact IGOLF who distributes the watch and askthem. There customer service is very efficient.....
1647086
I haven't seen any rust issues so far. Buying better hardware certainly won't hurt anything, but I would recommend using some type of thread lubricant to protect the exposed threads as you would in any other outdoor application.
1865121
I had mine about 10 days when it fell off and I lost it. I complained to Garmin and they replaced it for a reduced fee. I think that if you put it on and never or very very rarely take it off, the band doesn't loosen, my husband has not had problems with his. The band clearly is a design problem, and I don't get the sense they are doing much to fix it.
979630
Mine did that also. Mine started after I washed my hands and got the watch wet. I guessed that a button must have been depressed and water got into the watch, causing the failure. I didn't wait to see if it stopped sounding after it dried out, I threw it out the hotel window after a hour of waiting for it to stop.