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Running watches

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  • 10-01-2013 12:57pm
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    smurph10
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    Hi

    A friend of mine has got into running and is looking to buy a good running watch. I have the Garmin 610 which I think is great but his budget is €150-170. Could anyone recommend one for this value that covers all. The basics of a running watch.


    Thanks


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    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    smurph10 wrote: »
    Hi

    A friend of mine has got into running and is looking to buy a good running watch. I have the Garmin 610 which I think is great but his budget is €150-170. Could anyone recommend one for this value that covers all. The basics of a running watch.


    Thanks

    Garmin FR10 is €135.00. Very simple running watch, pace, distance, time & average pace. All the usual Garmin Connect stuff as well.

    Very hard to beat as a GPS watch.


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    tunney
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    amphkingwest wrote: »
    Garmin FR10 is €135.00. Very simple running watch, pace, distance, time & average pace. All the usual Garmin Connect stuff as well.

    Very hard to beat as a GPS watch.

    Wifey has one, likes it. Doesn't fog. (Admittedly I'm not allowed use it)


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    CLARiiON
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    I was going to grab a hold of this watch too, but the fact there's no Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) i opted out.. Might be worth considering before you make the purchase


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    BTH
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    tunney wrote: »
    Wifey has one, likes it. Doesn't fog. (Admittedly I'm not allowed use it)

    Bought one for herself for Christmas too. Shes very happy with it.


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    tunney
    Registered Users Posts: 12,583 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    BTH wrote: »
    Bought one for herself for Christmas too. Shes very happy with it.

    Why are you buying my wife watches?


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    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    CLARiiON wrote: »
    I was going to grab a hold of this watch too, but the fact there's no Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) i opted out.. Might be worth considering before you make the purchase

    Yes, there is no option to add a HR strap and transmitter with this watch. If you want this you need to move up to the FR210 or better. FR110 I think is near end of days.


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    BTH
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    tunney wrote: »
    Why are you buying my wife watches?

    Just trying to be nice, she has enough to put up with. That woman is a saint! :D


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    hardCopy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,969 ✭✭✭hardCopy


    amphkingwest wrote: »
    Yes, there is no option to add a HR strap and transmitter with this watch. If you want this you need to move up to the FR210 or better. FR110 I think is near end of days.

    The FR110 with HRM strap is discounted on Amazon.co.uk for £109.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Mens-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B003EGC47Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1358009756&sr=8-3

    Is this a decent option? I've been asked to recommend a present of a running watch for someone and this is around the right price.


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