Tried out: Polar watch RC3 GPSPhoto: Herstellerfoto
Polar watch RC3 GPS
The trend is towards integration - even with heart rate monitors. The Finnish heart rate specialist Polar now offers a heart rate monitor that can also receive GPS data.

When you put it on for the first time, the handy dimensions make a positive impression: the device, which weighs just under 60 grams, is not bulky, even on slim wrists. It takes around one to two minutes to locate the satellite signal. The watch cannot be operated purely intuitively: For example, unlike with Polar watches, training is not started and stopped with the same centre button. On board are various functions for training control and assessment that are standard and sophisticated with Polar watches. The recorded data can be transferred to the website without any problems. www.polarpersonaltrainer.com upload, save, analyse and display graphs. Conversely, it is not possible to download training plans and the watch does not offer any interval training options, only the recording of split times. The battery lasts for twelve hours and is charged using a USB cable. A new feature is the back-to-start function, which allows you to find your way back using the direction arrow.
can find your way back.

PLUS Small and light; relatively easy to operate
MINUS (Polar) unusual buttons; manufacturer-specific wireless standard; no uploading of training plans; no interval training

Prices 279.95 euros; 229.95 euros without heart rate monitor; 299.95 euros with cadence monitor

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