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Challenge your limits with Polar Vantage M, an all-round multisport & running GPS watch for anyone who loves setting new records. This slim and lightweight training companion provides you with all the data you need to improve your performance. Tech specs Measurements 46 x 46 x 13 mm Weight 68g Display Always on colour touch display with Gorilla Glass. Size 1.2”, resolution 240 x 240. Battery 320 mAh Li-pol battery. Battery life up to 30hrs in training mode (GPS and wrist-based heart rate). GPS & Barometer Integrated GPS & GLONASS. Assisted GPS for fast fix times. Barometric altitude, incline, ascent and descent. Connectivity Bluetooth Low Energy. Custom USB cable for charging and data synchronisation. Sensors Compatible with Polar BLE heart rate sensors. Water resistance Waterproof (WR30)

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A month ago I bought the Polar Vantage M because it was on sale, and I much prefer the Coros interface. The big plus is how comfortable all Coros watches feel and how lightweight they are. I can sleep with the Coros Apex on while the Polar watch hurts my wrist.

Looking for a watch for training and possibly some racing. I do a lot of workouts and repeats on a 400m track so I’m interested in the Coros Apex’s track specific tracking function. I’ve also heard good things about the Coros Pace 2. Most of my running takes place on roads/ sidewalks and the aforementioned track. I currently have a Garmin forerunner 620 which is simple and has the most important features  (pace, time, and distance) recorded and displayed but it’s pretty old and is beginning to stop functioning properly- I ran an 800m TT in 2:20 and it tracked my cadence as 137spm when it was easily over 180 (felt like a solid ~185spm). It also messes up the map sometimes and will have a really messed up split every now and then (I do easy runs at 7:00/7:15 per mile pace and it tracked a ~7:10 mile as 6:06 the other day). The features that are important to me are how easy it is to operate, pace+ time+ distance, and GPS tracking (not while I’m running but for afterwords when I upload it to my phone). A cadence tracker and an HR monitor would be nice as well but aren’t the most important. What watch would you guys recommend?

<div class="md"><p>Looking for a watch for training and possibly some racing. I do a lot of workouts and repeats on a 400m track so I’m interested in the Coros Apex’s track specific tracking function. I’ve also heard good things about the Coros Pace 2. Most of my running takes place on roads/ sidewalks and the aforementioned track. I currently have a Garmin forerunner 620 which is simple and has the most important features  (pace, time, and distance) recorded and displayed but it’s pretty old and is beginning to stop functioning properly- I ran an 800m TT in 2:20 and it tracked my cadence as 137spm when it was easily over 180 (felt like a solid ~185spm). It also messes up the map sometimes and will have a really messed up split every now and then (I do easy runs at 7:00/7:15 per mile pace and it tracked a ~7:10 mile as 6:06 the other day). The features that are important to me are how easy it is to operate, pace+ time+ distance, and GPS tracking (not while I’m running but for afterwords when I upload it to my phone). A cadence tracker and an HR monitor would be nice as well but aren’t the most important. What watch would you guys recommend?</p>
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New Running Watch

I've had this watch for around 5 months now, brought over lockdown as was going through a bit of an exercise rut and hoped this would re-motivate me.  I generally train around 5 days a week with a mix of running, weights, rowing (water and machine) and I've found the extra data useful and interesting. I quite like the design of the watch as well, which I think looks quite sleek compared with some of the garmin ones, which swung me towards polar when buying. In terms of the accuracy, I tend to use a HR monitor when I'm trying to stick to a zone for training, so haven't noticed a massive issue with accuracy as when just using the watch I'm OK with being given a more general idea of where my HR is

I agree with the other commenter on Garmin Forerunner 935. You can find it online right around $300.

<div class="md"><p>I agree with the other commenter on Garmin Forerunner 935. You can find it online right around $300.</p>
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The Garmin ecosystem has been having sales off and on this year (at least in the U.S.). Like others in this thread, I have -- and like/recommend -- a 935.   The 735XT is also well regarded (but less capable).

In addition to what you're looking for, it has a 'triathlon' mode which will time your events (including transitions) -- you hit the 'lap' button between each.  If you've seen the multisport graphics posted on here, they're often utilizing that feature.  Not all Garmins come with that.

<div class="md"><p>The Garmin ecosystem has been having sales off and on this year (at least in the U.S.). Like others in this thread, I have -- and like/recommend -- a 935.   The 735XT is also well regarded (but less capable).</p>

<p>In addition to what you&#39;re looking for, it has a &#39;triathlon&#39; mode which will time your events (including transitions) -- you hit the &#39;lap&#39; button between each.  If you&#39;ve seen the multisport graphics posted on here, they&#39;re often utilizing that feature.  Not all Garmins come with that.</p>
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Based on your price range, the Garmin 935 is probably the best option. It does everything you want and more. It’s lightweight and has great battery life. 
A used Garmin Fenix 5 would also be a solid choice.

<div class="md"><p>Based on your price range, the Garmin 935 is probably the best option. It does everything you want and more. It’s lightweight and has great battery life. 
A used Garmin Fenix 5 would also be a solid choice.</p>
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Suunto 5 does all that and a lot more for $230 right now I think. I'd definitely recommend that heavily over the garmin's for that price.

<div class="md"><p>Suunto 5 does all that and a lot more for $230 right now I think. I&#39;d definitely recommend that heavily over the garmin&#39;s for that price.</p>
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I bought second hand Garmin 920xt for $200AUD
I recommend for all the points you list.

<div class="md"><p>I bought second hand Garmin 920xt for $200AUD
I recommend for all the points you list.</p>
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I have the Fenix 5 Plus. It's a great watch. I think you may be able to get it for about $350 now. I highly recommend it.

<div class="md"><p>I have the Fenix 5 Plus. It&#39;s a great watch. I think you may be able to get it for about $350 now. I highly recommend it.</p>
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Hi sorry to come begging for help, there are just so many options!

I really just want a handful of things from the fitness watch. 

* Inbuilt GPS
* Heartrate monitor that displays onscreen, so I can see my heart rate while running
* Waterproof 
* I can log swims runs and cycles
* Syncs with strava.
* Relatively cheap. Under £250 / $335

<div class="md"><p>Hi sorry to come begging for help, there are just so many options!</p>

<p>I really just want a handful of things from the fitness watch.</p>

<ul>
<li>Inbuilt GPS</li>
<li>Heartrate monitor that displays onscreen, so I can see my heart rate while running</li>
<li>Waterproof</li>
<li>I can log sea swims, runs and cycles (with GPS)</li>
<li>Syncs with strava.</li>
<li>Relatively cheap. Under £250 / $335</li>
</ul>

<p>Does anyone have any recommendations or can point me in the right direction?</p>
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Hello. Can you help me with my first fitness watch?

 Finally, the combined cost of the Vantage M and H10 was the same as the Suunto 5 by itself.

 The Vantage M has all the features I need, the GPS sync is quick and the watch is less bulky with a thinner strap than the Suunto. After using a Polar watch that needed a battery change every couple of years, I was worried about having to charge one every few days but a charge lasts about a week and recharge time is less than an hour, so it doesn’t feel like a chore.  Negatives of the Vantage M for me are that the wrist-HR is still not great, the watch does not sit comfortably in the right place on my wrist unless I have it uncomfortably tight, the 8 green/orange HR sensor lights are incredibly bright, and it won’t record sleep data unless you are prone for at least four hours. So I still have to use a chest strap for good HR (I upgraded the H7 to an H10) but at least I can windsurf and swim without having to carry my phone

  I bought the Vantage M and trialled it against the Suunto 5 before returning the latter. What I love about Polar is their first class support. The Vantage M has all the features I need, the GPS sync is quick and the watch is less bulky with a thinner strap than the Suunto. After using a Polar watch that needed a battery change every couple of years, I was worried about having to charge one every few days but a charge lasts about a week and recharge time is less than an hour, so it doesn’t feel like a chore

Wrist-HR does not work for me but love the other features

So I’m finally at a point in my running where I think I need to ditch my Apple Watch 4 and get a “real” watch.

Context: running 50-72 miles a month (not a lot in general but a lot of me although I’m still somewhat slow 9-10 min/mile), 152 lbs, 50s. 

Got into running seriously 1-1/2 years ago and love it. I’m a bit of a data geek (into shoes, form, nutrition, training).

Looking for something that is reliable (recently got the Polar H10 HRM), run mostly by heart rate and sometimes pace. Trying to follow the 80/20 rule for aerobic/anaerobic (not quite MAF). 

I’d like the watch for GPS, heart rate tracking, training, recovery, battery life, and hopefully some running form feedback (l/r, vertical velocity, ground contact time, etc.) so I can improve.

I don’t listen to music or audio and looking primarily for the key features above. I don’t need superfluous bells and whistles.

Would appreciate advice between the models listed above. Or others. And why.

If I should be thinking differently and if I’m not quite there yet for a sports watch, let me know.

Thanks everyone!

<div class="md"><p>So I’m finally at a point in my running where I think I need to ditch my Apple Watch 4 and get a “real” watch.</p>

<p>Context: running 50-72 miles a month (not a lot in general but a lot of me although I’m still somewhat slow 9-10 min/mile), 152 lbs, 50s. </p>

<p>Got into running seriously 1-1/2 years ago and love it. I’m a bit of a data geek (into shoes, form, nutrition, training). I run a mix of road and trail.</p>

<p>Looking for something that is reliable (recently got the Polar H10 HRM), run mostly by heart rate and sometimes pace. Trying to follow the 80/20 rule for aerobic/anaerobic (not quite MAF).</p>

<p>I’d like the watch for GPS, heart rate tracking, training, recovery, battery life, and hopefully some running form feedback (l/r, vertical velocity, ground contact time, etc.) so I can improve.</p>

<p>I don’t listen to music or audio and looking primarily for the key features above. I don’t need superfluous bells and whistles.</p>

<p>Would appreciate advice between the models listed above. Or others. And why.</p>

<p>If I should be thinking differently and if I’m not quite there yet for a sports watch, let me know.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone!</p>
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Coros Apex vs Garmin 645 vs Polar Vantage V2?

  This watch really focuses on fitness, the recording of your heart rate, miles, time are all very accurate. The sleep tracking gives you a indepth review on your sleep each day which has now become a habit to check when I wake up.  This watch is not touch screen, this button controls are very easy to operate and turns out very useful when doing activities such as running, just click the bottom left button and your workout is paused.  The phone notifications is OK, they show them but you have to press a few buttons, scroll down, click on them to expand the message

My 2nd smart watch

Polar Vantage M2!  This watch was exactly what the Apple Watch wasn’t — no annoying touch screen, long batter life (days), multi sport mode!

When I run I get sweaty, or sometimes it rains and watch touchscreens become useless. Even in perfect conditions they're hard to use while running!

It is getting hard to find a watch that you can just use as a GPS watch with a few other sports related features. I used to be a Garmin die-hard but I just looked at their website and it seems they've have gone off the deep end with touchscreens and useless social media features that actively degrade the utility of their watches for going for a run.

Are there any sports watch models out there that:

- use buttons only (no touchscreen)
- have longish battery life (survive a 15hr ultramarathon on a full charge)
- fairly simple UI (not a luddite but I don't need to get text messages and 300 other pointless services on my watch. I'll check my phone later thanks)
- look fairly nice (I managed to get a Garim Fenix 3 which is from just before watches jumped the shark, but its battery is now ageing and it would be nice to have something a little sleeker in appearance. The ol' Fenix 3 is a clunker, much as I love it).

Would love to hear about your favourites! Thanks r/running

<div class="md"><p>When I run I get sweaty, or sometimes it rains and watch touchscreens become useless. Even in perfect conditions they&#39;re hard to use while running!</p>

<p>It is getting hard to find a watch that you can just use as a GPS watch with a few other sports related features. I used to be a Garmin die-hard but I just looked at their website and it seems they&#39;ve have gone off the deep end with touchscreens and useless social media features that actively degrade the utility of their watches for going for a run.</p>

<p>Are there any sports watch models out there that:</p>

<ul>
<li>use buttons only (no touchscreen)</li>
<li>have longish battery life (survive a 15hr ultramarathon on a full charge)</li>
<li>fairly simple UI (not a luddite but I don&#39;t need to get text messages and 300 other pointless services on my watch. I&#39;ll check my phone later thanks)</li>
<li>look fairly nice (I managed to get a Garim Fenix 3 which is from just before watches jumped the shark, but its battery is now ageing and it would be nice to have something a little sleeker in appearance. The ol&#39; Fenix 3 is a clunker, much as I love it).</li>
</ul>

<p>Would love to hear about your favourites! Thanks <a href="/r/running">r/running</a></p>
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Running Watches without Touchscreens

 I did shave the hairs from my wrist and tied the watch really tight (see picture). It makes no difference at all.  Personally for me this is unacceptable. It makes the watch unrelaible

 Unfortunally it’s a huge disappoinment.  What I like about the watch:  It’s light weight It looks nice 24/7 heart rate monitoring  What I dislike and for me are a real dealbreaker:  Optical Heart Rate is way off and I mean way off GPS is off by more than 3 percent Because the GPS is off, the running pace is inaccurate The strap feels really cheap and fragile All sport profile settings and workouts need to be configured online, you can’t do this on the watch itself No sound, only vibrates  I ran on the track and did some 1 kilometer intervals. I also wore another sportswatch with cheststrap. During the interval my heart rate on the watch with cheststrap was 167 and on the Vantage M it was 131 bpm

  Personally for me this is unacceptable. It makes the watch unrelaible. It feels like an unfinished product. At this moment the watch isn’t good enough, maybe Polar can fix this with future firmware updates

Looks great, but isn't the finished product yet.

New running watch - Polar Vantage M.  Big upgrade from the Fitbit I currently have.  And some gloves.

I haven't opened presents yet, I want to hear what you got!

<div class="md"><p>I haven&#39;t opened presents yet, I want to hear what you got!</p>
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