do you have to use the chest strap to get a H/R read out. I just need it to monitor my h/r 24/7 like a watch or a an oximeter does.
63312
Yes you have to wear the strap around your chest to get a heart rate reading on the watch
63313
I believe so! To be honest I haven't tried to get an accurate HR without using the chest strap!
2147375
Hello Mr. Pinto. No, the monitor wiill not work without the chest strap. The chest strap has to be fitted farily tightly around your chest and the strap and the electrode should also be moistened. This improves the performance of the monitor. Also, the strap and electrode should be cleaned as per the supplied instructions and stored separately after use. Hope this answers your question. Good luck.
875011
Yes you have to put your fingers on it, although at times i see a heart rate average and I have not put my finger on it. So, it may monitor it, but I put my finger on the watch.
2060992
Yeah. You have to wear the chest strap to get heart rate and caloric burn, but that doesn't bother me.
834767
I could not get my Timex to relyably communicate between its components. As a result I have no idea how to answer your question except to say that it kept accurate time - period. Trashed it. Seller learned of dissatisfaction, replaced it with a MIO, no cumbersome chest strap required, works great.
423315
You have to get the external strap (straps next to your heart). I've found watches that pair with this rather than having an internal heart monitor are more accurate in terms of heart rate, though. (Been using my Garmin 610 for about a year. Still have no complaints at all.)
2045128
The red button will work only if you have chest strapped on. After wearing it there are two choices: the constant read without any data (calories burned, time elapsed, max/min/med HR) simply pressing the red button or you can have all the data just starting the chronometer. Without the chest strap, this unit works perfectly as a normal watch with its alarm and chronometer functions.
1416798
No the watch comes with the monitor for your heart and a strap used to attach the monitor to your chest.... This watch rocks it will also determine your VO2 max using the test settings. Also it is easier to maneuver between types of exercise than other older models.
1501905
Yes. It comes with a chest strap. Make sure you order it including the strap. Some of the sellers have a without strap option, but you NEED the strap for heart rate.
795845
Yes. Calories burned are calculated based on your heart rate, so you must wear the chest strap to count them.
10009
No heart rate monitor is required. It will read your heart rate while on your wrist. It tracks your calories by how much it estimates based on your movements. So even if you dont wear it, you will find estimated calorie burn in your watch. If you are looking for actual calorie burn while work out then this watch is not helpful. Also step counter is not accurate. It sense based upon the movement of your hand not step.
592346
it works with a chest strap only but it's nice to have a watch or something to monitor your h.r. while exercising
1876211
No, it is worn around the chest so the monitor is right over the heart. Hope this helps
1343759
Strap goes on your chest ( below sternum ) & watch on wrist. Strap gives data to watch, which in turn will record heart rate data. Watch will display heart rate , calories burnt etc.
437127
Yes, the heart rate monitor comes in the box. The standard strap around the chest style. It's about as comfortable as wearing a band around your chest can be.
852443
It's an accurate watch but the heart rate monitor does not work without the chest strap.
2116245
No, you can only display heart rate on one screen. I actually use a Polar receiver (watch) to receive the signals from the Omron Chest strap. The polar readout allows you display stop watch, heart rate and calories burned on one screen. The polar receivers are good, but the transmitters are worthless. They go defective after about a month and battery replacement doesn't solve the problem. The Omron transmitters are good quality.