Multi-Functional: Timex Expedition WS4 Watch

The Timex Expedition WS4 watch not only displays hours, minutes and seconds on a large screen but doubles as an altimeter, barometer, thermometer, chronograph, alarm and compass. The watch is water-resistant to 50 meters. It comes in 6 fashion colors: white, blue, all black, orange, black strap, and yellow. It'll be available in May.

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Blurring the Lines: Timex PDA Watches

The Timex Data Link USB PDA Ironman watch combines the convenience of a personal organizer with the performance of a full-function, digital watch. It connects to a PC (running Windows) for synchronization of schedules as well as timing workout data.

Other features include 3-time zones, a 200-lap chronograph with multiple session memory, multiple countdown timers with labels, multi-event interval timers, and dual setting options. The software (included) works with Microsoft Outlook. The watch is water resistant to 100 meters.

Sports Watches with Heart Rate Monitors

Here are more examples of the blurring of the line between electronic device capabilities. These sports watches come with a heart rate monitor.

The Garmin Forerunner 50 with Heart Rate Monitor and USB ANT Stick sports watch has a nice classic look. It’s waterproof to 30 meters.

The watch is perfect for monitoring workouts whether you run or cycle (when paired with optional speed/cadence sensor). It keeps track of training data including training time, pace, distance, lap pace, lap time, lap distance, average and best pace, calories burned, maximum and average heart rate. The Forerunner 50 comes bundled with a wireless heart rate monitor which continuously tracks heart beats per minute and wirelessly transmits them back to the watch.

Once training is done, the Forerunner 50 wirelessly transmits the training data to a PC when it’s within range. The data can be analyzed and shared through the Garmin Connect online community.

The Timex Ironman Triathlon heart rate monitor sports watch can be worn by both men and women. It features a chest strap heart rate monitor, large 3-line display for easy viewing of workout data, and a full range of sport timing features. It is water resistant to 50 meters.

The watch tracks average heart rate and pre-set target heart rate zones with data for time spent within that zone and alarms. It also offers up to four linked interval timers, each with its own target zone, and a recovery timer that measures your heart rate after a timed recovery during or after your workout. Other features include:
• 5 interval timer workouts with warm-up and cool-down
• 100-hour chronograph with lap and split, either in large digits
• 100-lap memory with average heart rate per laps
• 100-hour, 3-mode countdown timer
• 5 alarms with daily/weekday/weekend options

The Suunto X6HR Heart Rate Wrist-Top Computer Watch is a combination altimeter, barometer, clinometer, compass, watch and heart rate monitor. It’s water resistant to 100 meters.

The heart rate monitor displays heart rate limits, interval reminder, average-highest-lowest rate, and memory capacity for different recording intervals 4h 20m-2s, 22h-10s, 133h-60s. The built-in compass includes bearing, graphic compass rose and bearing tracking. The barometer provides sea level pressure, absolute pressure, weather trend graph, temperature, 48-hour memory and weather alarm. The time features (it is a watch after all) include calendar, 3 alarms with date option, and dual time capability for traveling in different time zones.

With access to Suuntosports.com, users can meet other sport enthusiasts and find and share information and tips for their activities. PC interface software and cable included.

Check out the Garmin sports, the Timex Ironman and the Suunto watches at the webstore.

iPod Remote Control Watch

 
The Timex Midsize Ironman Sleek iControl Watch transmits signals to your iPod or iPhone. Gone is the fumbling around to control your iPod while you're walking/jogging. Connect the included receiver to the iPod and the iControl can adjust the volume, skip backward/forward through tracks, and play or pause the music. It doesn't, however, tell you which track is currently playing.

 The iControl watch is compatible with iPod 5th generation (video); iPod Nano 2nd generation (aluminum) 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB; iPod 5th generation (video) 60GB and 80GB; iPod Nano 1st generation 1GB, 2GB, 4GB; and the iPhone (in airplane mode).

The watch also has a a day-date-and-month and can be adjusted for three time zones. It has a 50-lap memory, three alarms, a countdown timer, two interval timers, and a chronograph function. The watch is water resistant to 330 feet although your iPod/iPhone probably isn't. It comes in black, black/silver, gray, green, and orange.

Check out other Ironman iControl watches in the webstore.