Does this watch keep signal during trail runs? I just returned a timex watch because it lost signal the second I was deep in the woods.
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This watch takes awhile to lock a signal but I have never had it lose a signal anywhere.
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The watch display does not display gain or loss of elevation. However, after you sync your workout data to Garmin Connect website, you can see this data there in a web browser.
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I run everyday with my watch, using the GPS function, and probably don't have to charge it for a 1.5 weeks. If the battery does deplete, the watch will still keep time and you can still use the timer/run function, the GPS just won't work. I was deciding between this and a Garmin, I bought this one because of the price and I love it. It's exactly what I wanted and needed for training for a marathon.
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Yes, it does keep the time of day. I returned my watch though because the heart rate monitor would stop working after about a mile, I'm assuming from the sweat. I ran with it many times, tried to tighten it etc, and the same thing happened every time. I found other reviews that reported the same problem. I was so happy about not having to wear a chest strap and had such high hopes for this watch but it just didn't work. I hope this helps.
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I have taken trails that I have never been on, turned the Tracker on and the arrow will point to the direction back to camp. It doesn't show the route you took....It is a High Tech Compass and it will count down in meters as you get closer to camp.
125958
I've had some difficulty getting data from the chest strap to the watch. Not sure if I'm putting the strap in a slightly different position so it can't get a good reading. The watch works PERFECTLY though and I've just been using that. Wish the chest strap worked as well.
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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.
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I'm afraid I can't tell you, but all Garmin products are at least water resistant since they're used in every imaginable WX condition. I've checked product info and my quick start manual without finding the answer. I suggest going to Garmin.com/support and select manuals. Since this is meant to be solely a runners watch I would guess it my only be water resistant.
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Yes, it does. Once you go online to garmin connect, there is a lot of information available about your activity. As Bart said, not so much on the watch as you run.
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I've used my GPS quite a bit and the battery is still going strong. I turn it on just before I head into the woods to mark my starting point and then turn it off. When I'm ready to head back to my truck or camo I turn it back on and follow the arrow home.. so it's not like the unit is on the entire time I'm in the woods. Hope this helps you out.
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you can expect NOT to get more than 5/6hrs tops with the GPS engaged. I took mine back thinking there was something wrong with it as I bought it for the advertised 8hrs battery life..... I was given another one with the same result! I took it back and bought a TOMTOM as I needed the hours for ultra runs....I even got to speak to our main Garmin Dealer and he admitted the watch could not give the 8hrs!
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As others have answered I would recommend this for both trail running and road races. It is possible that you will lose gps on some of the trails, but that is going to be the case with any gps watch. For OCR's, I have a friend who used this on one and he said it did fine. I think the best match for you would be the 910. If you are looking to stay within a certain price range, the 410 would work, but you may want to consider the 910.
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No. It is a great running watch only. I am currently training for a marathon- and after 2-3 runs (of about 1-2 hours)n I will have to recharge the watch. I have tried turning it off to extend battery time- however, it doesn't make that much of a difference. With that said, if you don't mind charging the phone every night, you could use it during the day (minus using the GPS portion) - but that is the caveat.
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What I've experienced with my watch is it is much better responding accurately when you are running more of a constant pace, current pace, but if you start sprinting it takes a bit to catch up. I hope this helps.
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Depending on where you are, it sometimes takes a really long time to get its gps feed. I don't know if that is a problem with this device or if the signals are just too weak on some places. But I have used it for bike rides, hikes, skiing, running, and mud runs. When it gets a sattelite feed it works great.
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If you have had it less than a year, send it back to them and ask for a replacement. If they return it 'fixed', tell Timex it still is not working, because they probably didn't fix it. I sent my watch back in for repairs and it came back in worse shape then when I sent it, so they replaced it, no questions asked....I would buy another watch from these guys.
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Im surprised the battery only lasted 2 years! That's rediculous! I would contact Garmin and see if they will fix the watch for you.