Timex T5J031 Unisex Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Timex T5J031 Unisex Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch Reviews

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I've had the watch for about a couple of months and I haven't had any functional problems with the device. It appears to be consistent and accurate. It doesn't always get the HRM data when I initially put it on, but if I lick it or allow just a little bit of sweat to build up, it starts functioning properly. When I'm done with a run I wash and dry it off and the heart rate data stops being sent. I assume the monitor has shut off and is conserving battery. I haven't had to replace the battery yet. br /br /A few minor annoyances:br /- Aesthetics: I didn't expect the watch to be so light gray. It's fine for me, but I'm not too picky. I would have preferred an all-black watch, but I wear it everywhere and it sort of grows on you.br /- The fact that you have to be in Chrono mode to record HRM data is rather annoying and I don't see any reason why it would have to be this way. br /- The HRM strap was tight initially. I'm a 40" chest and I had to have it all the way on the max setting. As I've worn it, though, the strap has stretched and I now have to tighten it somewhat to keep it in place. br /br /Besides a few annoyances, it's very functional (so far) and I'm very satisfied. It was well worth it for the price and if I lost it, I would definitely buy another one.

Timex T5J031 Unisex Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch Feature

• Sports timing watch with heart rate monitoring; sized for both men and women
• Chest strap heart rate monitor works with watch to provide target zones and time in zone
• Recovery heart rate timer; displays calories burned
• 100-hour chronograph; 27-lap memory; 100-hour countdown timer
• Watch is water resistant to 50 meters (165 feet); up to 2-year battery life

Combining stylish looks with power sport timing and heart rate monitoring features, this mid-sized Timex Digital Fitness watch (model T5J031) can be worn by both men and women. It features a chest strap heart rate monitor, easily accessible function buttons, durable resin case, and comfortable resin strap with a stylish tapered profile. For integrating heart rate monitoring into your training, this watch enables you to track your avareage heart rate and pre-set target heart rate zones with data for time spent within that zone and alarms. It can also display data for calories burned and offers a recovery timer that measures your heart rate after a timed recovery during or after your workout. Sport timing features include: ulli100-hour chronograph with lap and split, either in large digits li27-lap memory with average heart rate per laps li100-hour countdown timer liAlarm with 5-minute backup liMonth/day/date display with 12/24-hour time li3.5-year battery life /ulp The Indiglo night-light uniformly lights the surface of the watch dial using patented blue electroluminescent lighting technology. It uses less battery power than most other watch illumination systems, enabling your watch battery to last longer. The Night Mode feature allows you to illuminate the Indiglo night-light for 3 seconds with any button press, regardless of the mode or function. The watch is water resistant to 50 meters (165 feet)--suitable for swimming but not for diving. All Timex heart rate monitor sensors have batteries that can be replaced by consumers without requiring them to be returned to the manufacturer.p Zone Trainer Digital Heart Rate Monitor with a black resin strap and digital display, INDIGLO night-light, 100-hour chronograph, 27-lap memory, 100-hour countdown timer, Alarm with 5 min back up, Water resistant to 50 meters, Target zones, Zone trainer, Average heart rate, Time in zone, Calories burned, Recovery timer, Max heart rate, Digital transmission, Data Recorder compatible

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Liked it with a couple caveats - E. Skell - Hartford, WI United States
I like the aesthetics of the watch and it does its thing pretty accurately. I used this watch in conjunction with the heart rate monitor on the elliptical and treadmill at my gym and the readings were always in synch. I am not crazy about the chest strap as it is pretty small, better suited to a woman than a man. I am a typical size guy and the band is pretty tight. Also the band is held to the sensor with a cheesy fastening method that is kind of a pain (a little duct tape cured the issue). Also getting the modes setup and retrieving workout data is a bit awkward.br /br /In the end it does what it is supposed to do and its cheap.

Great Watch - Brenda H - Chicago, IL United States
This HRM works great. I work out at the gym for about fifteen hours per week, doing everything from weight lifting to kettle bells to aerobics to circuit training. I managed to plateau a couple of times and needed a better handle on how many calories I burned as an aid in setting a better workout schedule. Of course their our limits in terms of what wrist and chest sizes the monitor and receiver will fit. Too bad that information is not made clearer. Out of the box, the monitor is about 36". It probably expands another 10-12". My wrist is small. (I'm only 5'1.) It fits a little loosely, but that seems to not affect its accuracy.


Oct 28, 2010 08:46:06