IF you have used this watch A LOT for activities that shake it (fast shadow boxing) or for impact activities like heavy bag work, how did it hold up?
752002
It held up well. Just keep in mind that you might need to replace the heart monitor after 6-12 months
752003
I use it almost every day for similar activities, go ahead if you don't mind to wear it tight-fit.
585324
I am looking to buy a Bob, but have trained with one for years at the school I went to. That thing held up against 7th dan black belts kicking it for years. It's incredibly resilient. The only time I saw someone break one is when they used it incorrectly (hit it with another piece of equipment)
400108
I would think it would be fine if he is a little tech comfortable. It is a fine watch and very durable. It has a lot of capacity and I find I generally only use about 25% of its capabilities and I love it. The users manual is generally clear and only gets complex on such issues on heart rate monitor exercise limits which I never use. Hope that helps.
1457876
I use the watch for walking & find it a great watch for that. As far as water the most has been when washing dishes. I feel it does what it says it does.
262854
I wouldn't recommend the World. It picked up courses pretty well, but the screen locked up after 11/2 years. For $250, I expected more. I recommend the Bushnell X watch
2223308
Yes, it is very durable and holds zero excellent. There is a video on youtube of a guy torture testing it, and its amazing the abuse it can take! I encourage you to check it out.
757231
(9/4/2013) I think that may be something unique with the more expensive ones. I've found that with the cheaper ones, I have to wet my finger sometimes to get the rate to register. So far all my workouts have been rather sweaty but not overly heavy, so I guess it depends on how much sweat since I did read in the instructions not to submerge this one in water or take a shower with it or anything. I usually keep one of those dry sweat towels with me anyway (you know, the kind that wipe away your sweat but don't seem to ever get soaking wet no matter how much you wipe). I haven't had the watch for a full week yet, though, so let me put it through the wringer at my gym and out on the track a few times. Then I'll update on the results. Update: (9/18/2013) I've sweated up a storm with it and it keeps going. However, I'm a bit concerned with the accuracy of its measurements. I've had to set mine at the lowest sensitivity level possible and it still has a tendency to register almost double what a machine registers in burned calories. For example, I used the elliptical at my gym for an hour (using grips to register HR after having told it how much I weigh, etc.). I told the watch the same thing and used the finger pulse thing every 5-7 minutes during the workout. The HRs registered about the same on both the machine and the watch but the total calories burned was almost double by the time I made it to the end of the workout. My coworker bought one too, so I'm having her test hers out to see if she gets the same results then I'll report back again.
439369
Battery is pretty good on this. It can last all day on a single battery. And it's easy to swap it out if u must change. Now when using WiFi battery can go a Lil faster. Other then that a good watch I recommend
820121
I've had them a month and have used them for hours at a time and they are still working. I didn't think they were gonna last this long to be honest. They take watch batteries in case you were wondering.
1518055
This watch was a gift for my grandson, an EMT nurse, and all I know is that he likes it! Good luck! Vera T.
534006
I can't speak for other owners, but my personal experience wasn't favorable. The watch had great difficulty receiving the signal from the band encircling the chest. I found it necessary to constantly readjust the band, and even then a heart rate reading could only obtained infrequently. Currently I am looking into purchasing an all-in-one monitor that acquires the heart rate at the wrist; i.e., by the watch itself. Hope this helps.
734801
The action is good depending on what size bag you attach to it. The platform is pretty solid and as long as you mount it to a solid structure you should be happy with the action. It all depends on your skill level. What is fast to me may not be fast to you. I am not a boxer or novice on the speed bag but I am happy with the action.
1490708
I love mine. I've had it since feb of last year, it was wobbly at first but my husband used his own tools to re-tighten. And no more wobble. It has so many different settings and workout types. I'm never bored with it. It's very heavy/sturdy. I would recommend it.
609524
I had problems with the previous version. I sent it to them for a little problem, and they sent it back saying it water damage. I was pissed considering I live in a desert environment and the watch was in a (dry) drawer for months before I sent it in. I got it from amazon. As much as I want another suunto I just don't want to risk their crappy warranty service. (Their compasses have held up fantasticly for me.)
1964958
Mine has held up. It gets really squeezed when in its bag. It takes a little while for it to bounce back to its shape but always has.
438390
Probably like most buyers of this item, I have a plethora of watches ;). but this certainly was (*) one of my favorites. Very useful when out to the movies, at parties etc where it is polite to keep the phone on silent, but you still have discrete access to incoming information. Not a full time watch as it is not waterproof and I tend to be a bit rough on watch faces etc when working outside. (*) My neighbor wanted a smartwatch to try out, so I sold home my Sony SW1 for half price and ordered a SW2 - which arrived yesterday :) Stay tuned ... ;)
368795
The first time I used the golf watch it stopped working during 9 hole play. I didn't know if it was the watch or user error, so I charged the watch over night. The next day I headed out to play 18 holes. The watch performed beautifully. The watch was still working even after dinner. I will tell you that I do not turn the watch on until I am ready to start the round of golf. I am very pleased with my purchase. Hope this helps.