I have had my HR Watch for over a year (bought used). It worked really well and has been accurate. However the HR function stopped working. Is this a known issued? Is there a fix? Ie, leads need to be cleaned? I have had my HR Watch for over a year (bought used). It worked really well and has been accurate. However the HR function stopped working. Is this a known issued? Is there a fix? Ie, leads need to... » Read More I have had my HR Watch for over a year (bought used). It worked really well and has been accurate. However the HR function stopped working. Is this a known issued? Is there a fix? Ie, leads need to be cleaned? « Show Less
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I had an older one that was and has been perfect- Still working great- with a scratched lense- Purchased a new one- Not worth having- buttons fell off etc. When strapped tightly to arm- did not work as well as a little loose- good luck.
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No, my husband uses this watch and so far he hasn't had that problem. He had the older model before and the problem with at one is that the strap wouldn't send the signal no matter what I did to re set it after many batteries.
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Dr. Rob,This is interesting as I have 2 of these units. One is 10 years + old on my hot tub and I have a new one for the new sign on my building. Both are keeping very accurate time. If the unit you installed is not working properly, I would suggest you 1) call the manufacture customer service line for advise or 2) return through Amazon. Sorry to hear you are having issues as my experience with these units over the years has proven them to be extremely reliable.
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The same thing happened to me. I actually called Garmin about this and was told by one of their "technical" people that the receivers can actually wear out and will no longer function. Since the cord also serves as the "power cord" for the unit itself, the GPS will continue to work just fine. You can do a couple of things to remedy the problem: 1) buy a whole new GPS, which Garmin would LOVE you to do, or 2) you can buy a replacement cord/receiver from Garmin ($59.99) or any of a number of vendors on Amazon. I purchased a used one from a vendor and it is working just fine! Hope this helps ... The same thing happened to me. I actually called Garmin about this and was told by one of their "technical" people that the receivers can actually wear out and will no longer function. Since the cord also serves as the "power cord" for the unit itself, the GPS will continue to work just fine. You can do a couple of things to remedy the problem: 1) buy a whole new GPS, which Garmin would LOVE you to do, or 2) you can buy a replacement cord/receiver from Garmin ($59.99) or any of a number of vendors on Amazon. I purchased a used one from a vendor and it is working just... » Read More The same thing happened to me. I actually called Garmin about this and was told by one of their "technical" people that the receivers can actually wear out and will no longer function. Since the cord also serves as the "power cord" for the unit itself, the GPS will continue to work just fine. You can do a couple of things to remedy the problem: 1) buy a whole new GPS, which Garmin would LOVE you to do, or 2) you can buy a replacement cord/receiver from Garmin ($59.99) or any of a number of vendors on Amazon. I purchased a used one from a vendor and it is working just fine! Hope this helps ... « Show Less
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I've had mine over a year now. Never had a single problem with it. Accurate and dependable.
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I wipe the plastic parts with water & a soft cloth. I have detached the strap & hand washed that separately. Not at any time has anything discolored or has color come off. If you're having issues contact Timex. This is my second product (the first lasted forever & I only replaced it because I lost it in a move). I had an issue after a few years with the sensor not working and Timex replaced the part without hesitation. Good luck!
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Timex told me that the chest sensor is normally good for 2 years. Check the price of that kit and compare to a complete set of watch and belt.The 2 prices are sometimes close.If you order just the kit of belt/sensor, be sure you order the appopriate one. There are many-many models!
100821
I have run up to 4+ hours with this watch and the heart rate monitor has worked the whole time. It may get interrupted briefly, but resumes right away so no missing data on the post run record.
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I've had mine for several years and it works perfectly. You should get it replaced.
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I have had my 205 for about 4 months and it appears to be pretty accurate most of the time . The last 2 weeks the heart rate monirtor is very erratic. It starts out, and stays, at about 68-70 and reamins static for about 5 minutes It will then kick in and stay in tune with another polar that i have. It will then proceed to be inaccurate and bounce around. I have changed the battery on the chest unit twice. No difference. Any thouhgts?
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If it were me, I'd get it replaced right away. I think Amazon is pretty good about replacing defective products. (I use Prime so it's never a problem.) My scale has been working fine since I got it. I seem to recall I had to replace the original battery soon after I got it, but since then it's worked perfectly. In the past 6 months it has been used A LOT while a Dutch friend -- who bakes and cooks EVERY day -- has stayed with me. As is typical for a European, she uses weight instead of volume for nearly all ingredients, hence the scale gets used A LOT.
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It takes 2 white LED bulbs they are made to last for 10,000hrs. So if they have gone and you have not used it for a few 1,000 hours I would first take the batteries out and try some brand new ones. If that is not it, check the metal contacts and make sure they are securely intact and not covered with acid leakage. If you are not successful and you have had it for a while as I specified. Buy a new unit if you have used it for the time I specified. If that is the case you have your answer and I would recommend a little better unit. I believe Amazon has a better quality unit for $20. If this is the case contact customer service at one of there links they will actually call you right back by phone. Consider what I took the time to type. I am 57yrs old and have a reasonable way of dealing with situations such as this and also I deal with items such as this where I repair and work on reasonable amount of items such as a personal collection of 7 watches. Good luck!
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I owned one of these, or something similar. I used it for at least 2-3 years, but then didn't use it much. When I went back to it, the digital readout was missing pieces. I ended up tossing it, but it lasted quite a while before it broke. I agree with another commenter: if it broke quickly, notify the people you bought it from.
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I found I needed to sync it. The watch resets at midnight. If there is a different way to program it I couldn't find one. I do shift work so I wanted a different reset time but couldn't change it. I hope this helps.
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I had problems with the previous version. I sent it to them for a little problem, and they sent it back saying it water damage. I was pissed considering I live in a desert environment and the watch was in a (dry) drawer for months before I sent it in. I got it from amazon. As much as I want another suunto I just don't want to risk their crappy warranty service. (Their compasses have held up fantasticly for me.)
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I've had mine for a few months with no sign of wear at all...and it is still working like it did right out the box. My friend has an older model..and has had it for 3 years with daily use.
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I have found mine to be very accurate. Perhaps you did get a defective one and should ask for it to be replaced.