Reebok Fitwatch 10S Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue)

Reviews of Reebok Fitwatch 10S Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue)

1.) I love this thing
Reviewed by: neiman marxist La Paz, Bolivia
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I waited until the heart rate monitors that didn't require a chest strap were affordable to buy one (they were $300 at one point, and CLUNKY). This one is tiny (relative to other models, i.e. the polar) and I'm very impressed. It takes about 2 -3 seconds to measure your heart rate, but it's very accurate. I like the calorie counting feature, too, although as the computer never asks you your weight it is probably making the calorie - burning calculaltion for a "standard" weight, i.e. 150 pounds. You have to make the adjustment (if you weigh less) yourself.
Surprisingly easy to use, too! I am hopeless with these things but this one is intuitive. I daresay I didn't even bother with the manual (does anyone?)
Great product, and a very good price for what you get!

2.) Great product
Reviewed by: Paul F. Aberts III Manassas, VA
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I was doubtful if a heart rate monitor without a body strap would work, but my wife assures me that she has had it tested at her gym and it is extremly accurate. Great product.

3.) Love this Watch!!!
Reviewed by: pk3 Lorton, VA USA
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I bought this watch because it had a wireless heart monitor. Although it doesn't monitor your heart constantly (you have to stop and recheck your pulse rate from time to time) it is still good while exercising to see if your heart rate is up. The calorie counter isn't all that accurate because it is based on your heart rate, which fluctuates constantly. But all in all, I really like this watch. It has a pretty blue backlight which is great for checking the time at night. I wear the watch all the time, not just for exercising. While I don't use all of the functions that come with the watch, it really has some neat ones to use. I have a very small wrist and it is the only watch I could find of this type that would fit nicely. I recommend it highly.

4.) This was exactly what I wanted!
Reviewed by: R. Keller
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I received this last week and haven't taken it off since. I have used it while running and while exercising in my living room. The quality seems good, the fit is perfect for me and the instructions are clear. I love the calorie counter and the HRM seems extremely accurate. I also purchased a blood pressure wrist monitor, so I have measured my HR with the watch and then the blood pressure cuff and the readings always match or are extremely close.

The only downfall is that you do have to be almost not moving for it to pick up your HR. I wish I didn't have to stop to have this feature work, especially when running.

Other than that minor detail-I love it!

5.) Pleasantly surprised.
Reviewed by: Seattle Jogger Seattle
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This product was surprisingly accurate, quick and easy to use. I compared it to the heart rate monitor at the hospital's cardiac rehab lab and it was within 1 or 2 heart beats both at rest and in full run mode. Much more comfortable for women than a chest strap monitor.

6.) Very Pleased with this Chest-Strapless Heart Rate Monitor
Reviewed by: Loves Books Maryland USA
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I asked for and received this heart monitor for Christmas after reading the positive reviews on Amazon.com. I haven't been disappointed and have been very happy with the performance and ease of use of the heart rate monitor.

There is a little programming that has to be done initially, but the instructions were fairly easy to follow, even for someone not especially technically inclined, like me. Once done, to get your heart rate, you press the two silver buttons positioned - one of which is at the top of the face and other one at the bottom - until the numbers appear, which is just about 5-10 seconds. Also displayed is the percentage of your target heart rate that number represents.

I knew I wouldn't use a heart rate monitor if I had to wear a chest strap, so I was thrilled to find this one existed - and that it is so accurate. It's been very interesting to learn what my heart rate is with my various exercise DVD's. Working up a sweat doesn't always mean your heart rate is elevating! While I want to get a good workout, I also felt I needed to ensure I wasn't exceeding my target heart rate, as I'm not a youngster.

The watch itself is a light blue with a plastic band. I have very small wrists (about the only thing small on me), and the watch has enough holes that I can wear it with two remaining. The face is large enough to have displays that are large enough to be easily read, but not so large that it's too big for someone with a small wrist to wear. That said, I doubt I'd wear this as a watch, as it's a larger size than I wear my (fashion) watches.

Overall, I'm very happy with the monitor. The true test of satisfaction is if you'd buy something again - and the answer is a definite yes.

7.) No Straps!
Reviewed by: J. Lang USA
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This watch/heart rate monitor is everything I wanted. I can get a heart rate in about 5 seconds by putting your index and middle finger on the two buttons on the top and bottom of the clock face, I havent used the other features yet, but appreciate not wearing a strap HRM anymore.

8.) Love this product!!
Reviewed by: Lisa S. Scottsdale, AZ
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Whenever I see someone at the gym readjusting the chest strap on their heart rate monitor I am so happy I bought this one instead. It works great and was so easy to go right out of the package. Some people have said that they have to stop their workout to get a reading but I have not found that to be the case at all for myself.The reading seems to be accurate when tested against other monitors and the size is just right even for a small boned person like myself.

9.) Love this product
Reviewed by: Vicki G Claremont, CA
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I bought this for the heart rate feature, and it didn't disappoint. Easy to use and simple to read, I recommend this product.

10.) excellent purchase
Reviewed by: Jennifer L. Hensley
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As I am starting to train for my next marathon, I thought it would be a good idea to get a heart rate monitor watch. After looking in the sporting good stores and pricing them, I decided to check out amazon. I came upon this reebok watch. I love it. The only thing that I don't love is that it is made in china.

11.) Love This Watch
Reviewed by: L. Davis USA
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I work out at curves 3 times a week, and you have to track your heart rate. I just use my watch to count the beats. I was able to set my own lowest and highest beats per min. and the watch lets me know if I'm running low or high.
It also wakes me up in the morning so that I don't miss my curves appointments !

12.) I like it!
Reviewed by: scribbler Wichita, KS USA
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The Reebok heart rate monitor watch is a strapless wonder. I wear it when I'm walking to remind me to keep up the pace. I've checked it with the machines at the gym and it's within 1 beat. I'd say that's pretty accurate.

13.) Use for daughter (age 8) with fast heart rate - v.happy with it
Reviewed by: Soccer mom NY
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My daughter has a fast heart rate which can be difficult to count if she is running around. This seems to take an accurate heart rate - and is simple enough for her to use on her own during soccer games (during breaks in activity). Easy way to monitor her heart rate.

14.) Love this watch!
Reviewed by: Mo San Mateo, CA
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This is a great strapless heart rate monitor! I rec'd a different heart rate watch for xmas - but it had the cumbersome chest strap monitor. I sent it back and bought this one instead and it is exactly what I was looking for! I have used it several times and find that the heart rate feature is easy to use and I do not have to "stop" my aerobic activity to check my heart rate. The calorie counter is an added bonus. I LOVE THIS WATCH!

15.) Easy to use, works well for me
Reviewed by: doctorsirena Minnesota, USA
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I wanted a quick way to measure my heart rate while walking for exercise - this does the job well. I like that it is accurate while not having to wear an uncomfortable chest strap. I can easily wear this whenever I go walking (even for a lunchtime walk at work) to keep my heart rate in the target zone (the watch sets a target zone and flashes with an L or H if your heart rate is too low or high). I have never had a problem with the watch not measuring my heart rate by pressing two fingers on the buttons - it has worked every time. I take my heart rate while walking fast - no need to stop.

I also use the timer to keep track of the length of my walk. I have not used the calorie calculator, so I cannot assess that feature.

The reason I considered this watch in the first place is that it is fairly small and fits small wrists. My wrist is 5.75" and there are still two slots left to adjust for even smaller wrists. It is lightweight and the plastic strap is fairly flexible. The face (15/16" glass, 1.5" across from left edge to right edge) is a nice size, still a little bulky, but it is a sport watch. The blue color is nice - not too girly like pink would be, but more stylish than black or grey.

Update 11/8/08 - I still really like this watch. I wore it on a hiking vacation in October and it worked great most of the time. I did have some issues with the watch not taking my heart rate during some longer cold weather hikes (approx 30 degF and hiking for several hours). I'm not sure if the problems were because of the cold air temp or that my skin/fingers were colder than normal or that the air was dry and there was not good moist skin contact. Once I warmed up my hands and breathed warm air on the back of the watch where it contacted my wrist, I could get it to take a reading some of the time. I do maintain my 5 star rating since this watch performs well for most of my use.

16.) Great watch!
Reviewed by: Not my real name
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I read all these reviews and was on the fence about getting this. I simply wanted to monitor my heart rate during pretty strenuous workouts. I looked at things from $40 to $190. As I read the reviews, I was nearly talked out of getting it, even though I had already put it in my cart. Then I thought, I am not a triathlete. I just want to run or work out every day and make sure that overall, I'm in a certain training zone. This seems like it would do that... and for $40. So I did get it. It is great! I cannot imagine what it is not doing that people want it to do. When you hold the buttons down for heart rate, it does it within like 1 or 2 seconds.. while I'm jumping around or standing still, running, etc.. it just takes a few seconds. It is not the work-out stopping 5 to 7 seconds I read about at all. And even if it does take 4 or 5 seconds, you can still do this while running or whatever. Do people really have this much trouble reaching their wrist? It needs you to touch it with the other hand because it is not getting your pulse from your wrist. It is doing a little EKG thing, so you have to make the circuit by wearing the watch (the back is a metal plate which is touching your arm) and your other hand touches the metal pieces on top. After a few seconds the circuit is made and there's your heart rate. Simple and easy and fast. AND on top of that, a chronometer, a stopwatch, calorie counter (now on this, truly there is no way it can be very accurate. I think it makes the determination on your age and sex alone, so if I weigh 300 lbs vs. 100 lbs, this will be very different. Still, I like seeing the numbers for some reason??) and dual time function. The ONLY thing I could be happier with is the color. It looks fine but it's a heart rate monitor... I had no intention of wearing it except when I was working out, so I didn't care about the color. Now, that I like it so much, I wish it were black so I could wear it all the time.

17.) Heart monitor works perfect
Reviewed by: Regina Manion Firestone, CO
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After reading the many reviews I decided on this watch because I wanted a heart monitor that would work anywhere and for all activities with no chest strap and that fits my small wrist. Yes you do have to touch the buttons to get a read but that is just what I wanted. The read is very accurate and is better than trying to find and count my pulse. Yes I do have to stop the activity briefly to get a read but I think its because I m not coordinated enough to walk fast and push buttons and look down so you may be able to if your coordinated enough. (I would fall on my face). It only takes a few seconds and I don't think your heart slows that much in that short of time. I really like the fact that it has a back light feature and the size is small for a heart monitor watch. I like the color too. Very happy with the purchase.

18.) Great sports watch
Reviewed by: Gail Dent Arizona
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This watch doesn't require a chest band and takes your pulse with just one finger pressed on the silver piece below the screen. It's not ugly and black, either! I have a large wrist and it's got plenty of space.

19.) happy with purchase
Reviewed by: M. Howells scranton, pa United States
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i have been wearing this watch for over a month now and i find it to be the most comfortable watch i have ever worn. i have a very small wrist and have always had trouble finding a watch to fit. i wear this one all the time. i even sleep in it( because of a heart rate problem i am having )it is pretty accurate too.i took it out of the box, put it on ,read the short instruction s and i was good to go. very easy to use. i would recommend ,especially someone looking for a smaller size.

20.) Strapless--good idea/good watch
Reviewed by: R. Walsh
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I read countless reviews on heart rate monitors--tough decision but I think I made the right one. Have only had this for a month but I like being able to wear it all the time. It is in fact a watch with time, date, etc. Then you click a button if you want it to be a heart monitor. I'm hoping to get my heart rate up on stairs, etc. at work during the day and I'll be able to see my results. I was worried the strap might be too small for my wrist since I have large bones but it fits fine. I think this watch would fit an female's wrist.
I also bought an inexpensive strap monitor--the Omron--to wear on walks and on my exercise machine because I like the continuous reading of my heart rate like I have used in the past.
The two were about $100.00.

21.) Easy to use and accurate
Reviewed by: Holly A. Shaffer
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I bought this watch becasue I didn't want to wear a heart rate monitor strap around my chest. I am very pleased with this product. It is easy to use and program and is accurate.

22.) Wife loves it!!
Reviewed by: Rafe Covington
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My wife has been wanting a heart rate monitor watch for some time now; more specifically one without any pesky waste or wrist bands. She absolutely loves it, and uses as an every day wear, and when she works out. She really likes that it is still as small in size as a normal female watch, and she says it is comfortable to wear.
If your in the same boat I was in, or just looking for a quality heart rate monitor watch for yourself, I definetly recommend this one.

23.) Review of Reebox Fitwatch
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I was recently diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia. I wanted a watch to wear so that I could easily check my heart rate. This watch is perfect, and it is simple to check my heart rate, even when I am walking or exercising. I am also using its other functions, including the alarm to remind me to take my medicine. It is also light, attractive, and easy to read, plus I like the fact that I don't need a strap around my chest. I highly recommend this watch.

24.) Great watch - wife loves it
Reviewed by: B. Wright Centreville, VA United States
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Have only positive things to say about this. Easy to use, light, waterproof, heart rate monitor works great, good price/value. Highly recommend.

25.) Great Buy
Reviewed by: Padme-Hum Bryan, Texas USA
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I hesitated to purchase because of some of the negative comments. Now I am so glad that I did. Yes, you do have to use two fingers to get a reading and this might be bad for some folks. For me, it works well as I am used to trying to get a reading from my artery and holding that for 10 seconds. So, it is not for everyone but works very well and I like the color and it is not too heavy on my wrist. It has helped me to get my heart rate up when doing aerobics.

26.) fitness friend
Reviewed by: Ana MD NY
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I was never motivated to excersice, and always found an excuse, but I decided to start working out at least a little bit every day, and that is why I bought this HRM, I needed soemthing comfortable and hated the idea of wearing a strap in my chest. It turned out to be a great decision to by this HRM it is very accurate and since I wear it to work is a friendly reminder of my determination to get fit. I love it.

27.) Love it
Reviewed by: Book junkie Indpls, IN
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Have never had a rate monitor watch so nothing to compare this to. I think a chest strap would be a pain so chose this. I love all that it does, the style, the color and the convenience. I certainly don't mind pushing the sides to get my heart rate. One of the things I appreciate the most is that I can set a range so if my rates under or over it alarms when I check it. In the sun and the sweat my eyes don't focus well to see the rate. With the alarm feature I can tell if I'm in range. I would buy this watch all over again.

28.) Great tool but it is a LADIES watch
Reviewed by: Cheap Skate North Georgia Mtns
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This is a great watch and monitor. Works great and is accurate. I bought the watch for myself (male) but it is definately a female watch. My wife now enjoys her new birthday present!

29.) Great heart monitor
Reviewed by: Libby G. Padgett franklin, tn United States
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I bought this for my trainer and for myself. Both use it when ever we work out. Great purchase.

30.) I like it
Reviewed by: S. Frederickson
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I like this because I don't have to wear the chest strap. It doesn't take continuous heart rate, but I've found it sufficient for my needs. I can still take my pulse without really stopping what I'm doing. I also like that I can set a custom range to set my goal heart rate in during a work out so that I can make sure I stay in that range without having to remember all the numbers or count by hand. I also like the blue, very pretty for an exercise watch.

31.) Loved IT!
Reviewed by: Sabrina N. Creel
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I love this watch. It doesn't have or need any wires to hook to your shirt or chest. Just simply use 2 fingers to press the 2 buttons on the face of the watch. It has a lot more programs than I thought it would have. It has regular time with the day and the date in the face, heart rate, alarm, calorie counter, timer, dual, and CHR. It is great. I dont even use all of the programs. Actually, I wear the watch everyday, even when I am not working out.

32.) great product!
Reviewed by: Louise Australia
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I received this item very quickly (in six days, shipped to Australia!) and have found it easy to set up and use as both watch and heart rate monitor. The manual is clear and concise; the heart rate function is easy to access and gives an accurate result when compared with a simple pulse count.

I've bought this for health reasons so will be wearing it all the time. The monitor is about twice as thick as a normal cheap digital watch, but it is quite attractive/comfortable and I think it will pass as a watch when I wear it around other people. I have not tested it running, but it's easy to use while walking.

I, for one, found it awkward to use two fingers to make the connection as suggested in the manual and use my thumb and index finger instead.

33.) Perfect for my needs
Reviewed by: Martushka
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I just received the watch and like it very much. It took me a minute out of the box to figure out I had to press the start button to get going---duh. The directions only mention that once, and not at the very beginning, however this is more of a reflection on me since I haven't had any other digital watches.
The HR monitor worked fine for me quite quickly. In the beginning I wasn't getting a reading every time, and sometimes it still takes closer to 8 than 3 seconds. But as I'm getting accustomed to using the flat pads of my fingers, it's working faster and more consistently. It just takes a bit of practice.
It is very accurate according to the HR monitor on my treadmill, and it is fun to check my HR during activities away from the treadmill, such as my real resting pulse (lying down), when I'm up, when I'm moving about, and so on.
It's unrealistic to expect a continuous reading out of a product like this, and it's not suitable for someone who just has to know what's going on while they're running hard outside and doesn't want to pause or slow down to check their HR. I didn't want anything complicated, and I couldn't bear the idea of wearing a strap after ascertaining my general HR the first few times on the treadmill at various levels of exertion.
By the way, if you find it awkward to use your index and middle fingers to press the two buttons, it worked for me using my thumb and middle finger.

34.) Works well!
Reviewed by: 40something fitness mamma Colorado Springs, CO United States
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I enjoy spin classes and working out, but I never liked using a HRM because of the strap. I got this for Christmas and wore it to the gym the first time today. It really worked! It was within a point of the HRM on the stationary bike and it fits my small wrist well. The reading came pretty quickly, and I was able to do it while resting my hands on the handlebars. I would recommend it for anyone trying to reach their fitness goals.

35.) great purchase
Reviewed by: maggie sacramento ca
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absolutely love my new watch. I wear it everytime I exercise and even at work.

36.) Reebok Fitwatch 10S strapless heart rate monitor watch
Reviewed by: Karen A. Harrer Milwaukee, WI
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I am very pleased with this heart rate monitor watch! I can take my heart rate without having to stop my workout. No problems with it whatsoever!

37.) Reebok Fitwatch 10S
Reviewed by: Penny Lane MI
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Love this watch! Small enough for my wrist, but large enough digitals to see while working out. Accurate within one beat to my pulse on my blood pressure monitor. Have already scratched the paint on the casing, but does not alter its intended purpose. Am now able to monitor my exercise to stay within my targeted heart range.

38.) fast, precise, a little small
Reviewed by: George Cerin
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very fast and accurate, and I've tried it with multiple persons.
it is a sports watch, works great, but the only downside I could find is that is a little small for my hand and it looks a little bit childish.

BTW, the watch doens't need any chest strap or anything...and still it finds my pulse in 2 seconds.

39.) Reebok Fitwatch 10S
Reviewed by: ICURN719 Memphis, TN
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Satisfied with product, works as described, no problems. Accurate heart rate given during cardio. I like the alarm tone to let you know if you are under or above your THR. Fast shipping.

40.) Great Affordable Heart Monitor!
Reviewed by: Nicole Klemp
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I got this instead of spending $100 on a chest strap monitor, and am very glad I did. I tested it against the monitors on the machines at the gym, and it is always the same. It really helps me maximize my workouts, because I can check my HR to make sure its up where it needs to be. And its a great watch/stop watch as well. I dont think the calorie counter is accurate, so I wouldnt buy it just for that function. Other than that, great product, great value.

41.) Strapless HR Monitor watch
Reviewed by: B Newton Muskogee, OK USA
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I ordered this as a gift for my mom. She loves it! It works great and it's not too bulky. I think I'll order one for myself!

42.) Small and usefull
Reviewed by: Fernanda Abrao
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This watch is good for those who don't need a continuos measurment of the heart rate. It's a nice watch and a nice heart rate monitor. I liked it because it is small, different from other heart rates monitors, that use to be very large, specially for women arms.
It arrived before the predicted time very well packaged, working fine.
I recomend it.

43.) Performs well, nice size
Reviewed by: duptag Birmingham, AL
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Got this as a gift for my wife, she has started wearing it as a regular watch and really likes being able to check her pulse so easily... in her words - "It's great!"

44.) Reebok Watch
Reviewed by: Pool Dudette Florida
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Easy to use, small and comfortable for women. Rather small face, at times can be difficult to read.

45.) Perfect
Reviewed by: ATacy utah
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I have the tiniest wrists. To give you a visual: my daughter (a model) is 5'11" and 120 lbs and her wrists are bigger than mine! This watch fits perfectly. I even have an extra slot to spare. It is very sleek that I even wear it when I am not working out. Even my husband was impressed by its style and he is very picky. And - it is sooo easy to check my heart rate. I love the calorie count feature too. Its what keeps me on my recumbent bike (see that review) a little bit longer each time. Love it! A perfect watch/heart rate monitor: a perfect price: a perfect buy!

46.) Reebok watch is awesome
Reviewed by: wonder where the fat went tx
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I bought this watch to help with workout and heart rate during workouts. It is great and very accurate. I would highly recommend buying.

47.) Fantastic heartrate monitor
Reviewed by: CG NYC
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I love this watch. It is just the right size and works very well.

48.) I Use It Everyday
Reviewed by: Piedra Southern California
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I've found that many times devices with lots of functions can be confusing to use, so I end up not getting the full effect. I was pleasantly surprised to find this watch to be extremely easy to use. Everyday, I use the stopwatch and the heart rate functions. It is very easy to switch back and forth between functions while running. While it's not my style of watch to wear with work clothes, I find it small and not so clunky as other fitness watches to wear while exercising. I've recommended it to others.

49.) Heart Rate Watch
Reviewed by: Mari L. West USA
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This item was for me. I love it. Arrived promptly! In exccellent condition. Thank you! A++++++

50.) Easy to use
Reviewed by: Online Shopper New England
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I use this daily. It has many different functions, but is still easy to use.

51.) works great and convenient
Reviewed by: Claudia Johnson
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This watch works great. All you need is two fingers to measure your heart rate. It's really convenient that it doesn't require a chest strap. The other features are great too although I don't know how accurate the calorie counter is.

52.) Great Heart rate Monitor Watch
Reviewed by: Kay S. Walls texas
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This is a reallly nice watch - lightweight and attractive. The monitor result is quick. I also like the night light.

53.) Good Product with one drawback.
Reviewed by: C. Phillips Southern CA, USA
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I recently purchased this product and was dissapointed that it doesn't continuously take your heart rate. You have to push down on the two silver buttons above and below the screen with your index and middle fingers to get a heart rate reading. If I would have done my research beforehand I wouldn't have been surprised at this, I know.

Anyway, now that I have it I am pretty pleased with the product.

The pros of this product are as follows;

I really like not having to wear a chest strap transmitter.

I like that it is slightly "girlier" looking; I have the blue model, and I like it better than my very basic, big clunky Polar model.

I like the calorie counter.

It is as accurate as my Polar model with the chest strap; I used both watches during my last workout on my elliptical machine, and everytime I took my heart rate with this watch it was usually within 2 BPM of my Polar Watch. At the most, a few times the difference between the watches was 4 BPM.

The only drawback to this product in my opinion as I've mentioned before is the fact that it does not automatically and continuously take your heart rate. Once I get used to that I think I'll really enjoy this watch.

54.) vjeliazkova
Reviewed by: V. Jeliazkova Virginia
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I purchased this watch/heart rate monitor about a month ago and have since used it pretty often. It is a pretty neat gadget since it combines a watch, a calorie counter, a heart rate monitor, and a chronometer. It also has a light, which makes it nice. I bought it mainly for the heart rate monitor feature and am pretty happy with it overall. It reads heart rate fairly accurately; my only complaint is that you can not be moving very fast in order to get an accruate reading. If you are running at a moderate/fast pace on a treadmill it has a hard time picking up a signal and sometimes it displays nothing, sometimes the reading is unreasonably low (i.e. 65bpm when I know I have to be in the 150s or 160s). But if you slow down to a walk where you have better control over how you position your fingers over the sensors, you are most likely to get an accurate reading.

Overall I'm happy with it and will use it for a long time.

55.) Works well on a recumbent bike
Reviewed by: Carol Reeves Fayetteville, AR
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I use the monitor while I'm exercising on a recumbent bike and can easily take readings most of the time without stopping. Be sure that the two fingers you put on the monitor are the only part of the hand that isn't wearing the watch to touch the arm/hand with the watch. I noticed my wrist was resting on the hand with the watch when I had trouble getting a reading.

56.) Would buy it again...
Reviewed by: greenanimal
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This little watch is great. I am a small person and it fits on my wrist without feeling bulky, although I do not wear it all the time. I've compared the heart rate to the readings I get on my elliptical machine and they are very close. It does not work well when running or jogging though unless you can be very steady - it does work fine on my elliptical machine because I'm not bouncing as much.

One downside: I called the 800 customer service number to ask how the calorie meter does it's calculations (you enter age and sex but not weight) and it kept forwarding me to a voice mailbox for a single person. I left a message and never heard back. There is no information available online or in the user's manual about it. Until I find out I'm not going to believe it. A person's calorie expenditure can very significantly based on weight.

57.) Reebok Fitwatch Heart Rate Monitor
Reviewed by: Cindy L. Payne mid Missouri
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I have really enjoyed using my heartrate watch. It is very easy to use in most modes, and I am impressed with how many modes it HAS! Not sure when I would every use the "dual" time, but rest have been useful.

58.) good product but not for everyone
Reviewed by: Hannah Sue
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The watch is a good product and like the look/color of it, but it would not work on me. I called Reebok and was told that some people it would not work on because of the nerve endings. This was not disclosed anywhere and would have reconsidered since I had been struck previously by lightning. When I was going to return it, there was a 15% restocking charge on items opened.

59.) Good Purchase for the money
Reviewed by: Bobbi L. Justus
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works good for the money spent. It worked perfect everytime that I pushed the buttons, now that I have had it a few weeks sometines it will not read and I have to retry 2-3 times to get it to read.
Nice item for the money

60.) Does the job, but a little bulky
Reviewed by: Jen
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I just got this watch today. The heart rate monitor is definitely accurate. I tested it compared to timing my pulse with a stopwatch. While you do need to hold down the two buttons to take your heart rate, it only takes a few seconds, so it's not a big deal. It would be nice if it continuously monitored your heart rate, but I would still take this over having to wear a chest strap. One thing I wasn't thrilled with was how bulky the watch is. I was under the impression that it was a small watch that looks more like a normal digital watch, but it's a lot bigger than I thought (see the photos I posted). I do have a very small wrist, so it might not look so big on everyone though. So bottom line...it seems to serve the purpose and it's relatively inexpensive for a heart rate monitor, but if you're expecting this watch to look like a regular digital watch, you should know that it is on the bulky side. That being said, I think that's the case for all heart rate monitor watches -- at least all of the ones I read reviews for before buying this one.

61.) Love It!!!!
Reviewed by: Sherry B - Texas Texas
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This watch is lightweight and stylish enough for me to wear everyday. I use the heart rate feature all the time. Sometimes blowing on your fingers helps the readout if it is colder outside or your fingers are cold. The only question I have about the watch is if the calories burned section/screen has a decimal in the readout. I get very high calories burned for moderate exertion. I love the blue backlit feature for nighttime use. I would definitely buy this watch again or as a gift.

62.) I loved my Reebok Fitwatch until it stopped working...
Reviewed by: annonymous
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My Reebok Fitwatch was a great product for about 9 months until the screen stopped working properly and now it only displays gibberish. However, for 50 dollars, I think 9 months was still a good value. The watch is better for running than for biking because on a bike, it can be difficult to continue riding while pressing down the two buttons with one hand. I usually had to stop to take my heart rate while biking, but for running, it's perfect.

63.) Great watch for the money!
Reviewed by: jenbee1 New Mexico
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After reading several of the reviews, I was on the fence about buying this watch. I've used mine 3 or 4 times now (during spin class, running and on the elliptical machine so far) and I really like it! It's really cute & comfortable, has a lot of neat features (like the calorie counter) and so far the heart rate readings have been pretty accurate. I haven't had any trouble reaching my wrist like some people mentioned and haven't really had to stop or slow down what I'm doing to take a reading. I'm sure the chest strap models are more accurate and convenient as far as giving you a continuous reading, but if you're no Olympic athlete-in-training and just want something to give you a general idea of how hard you're working, this is a great watch!

64.) I love this watch - It works great for me
Reviewed by: Steph
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I got this watch to keep track of calories burned so I could give myself correct weight watchers activity points. I think it works great. I've gotten good readings while dancing around to DDR, walking, etc..

Sure a constant reading would be great, but, I don't want to spend the money (or wear a strap) to do it.

I'm happy I bought this monitor (especially, since I bought it on sale for less than $40!).

65.) Easy to use product
Reviewed by: S. Dugena
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This product is simple and very nice for those who don't want to use the chest strap style monitors. I received the product from Amazon, used it a few times, and it broke. Amazon quickly and kindly exchanged my item, and I haven't had any problems with the new one.

I'm still on the fence regarding the calories burned during a workout. When I use the elliptical, the machine reads differently than my watch. The heart rate is right on though.

I would recommend this product if you are looking for an easy use, less expensive alternative. These things can get really expensive.

66.) Heart rate monitor review
Reviewed by: LTE MN, USA
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I have been happy with my purchase. It is easy to use and appears pretty accurate, even when taking my heart rate while jumping or running. The calories seem a little high, but you need to remember to press start while you are still at a resting heart rate. This watch has helped me monitor my exertion level and is fun to see how many calories I've burned after a workout.

67.) I love this watch
Reviewed by: D. Alanis Seattle, WA
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I had the bigger unisex version of this watch and I really like the women's size. I use this watch all the time and I love it. The only thing I'm not convinced works accurately is the calorie burning portion - it seems much too high - but I like the rest of the features and I use all of them. Good watch!!

68.) Does the job, also a nice watch.
Reviewed by: Mother on the Brink Suburbs, USA
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Bought this earlier this year when I was planning to get back to the gym. Saw the comments re: having to push two buttons to get a heart reading, and yes, that's awkward, especially when you're in the heat of a spin class, but it's not so difficult and it's a lot easier than strapping on a wire. So in my opinion, totally worth it. Looks nice, too.

Liked this one so much that I bought it twice - second time was to replace it, after I lost my first one on vacation.

69.) Reebock Fitwatch
Reviewed by: James G. Jarzabek Nebraska
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This was a gift for my wife. She is very happy with the watch. It took her a while to learn how to illuminate the face in low light conditions, but that is no longer an issue. She uses the watch on aerobic machines and tells me it would be easier to use if the finger pads were at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions rather than the 12 and 6 positions. Overall she is quite pleased with the product.

70.) Works really well.
Reviewed by: J. Kludt
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Works well, only down side is the having to stop and hold down the sensors to check your heart rate, but it's very accurate. Beats wearing a chest strap any day. It's much smaller that all the other stapless monitors that I saw. Works great for me and my needs.

71.) Awesome alternative to body bug
Reviewed by: C. Reed
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This watch is easy to program if you read the directions carefully. The heart rate monitor feature has really helped me in my weight loss efforts. I am able to modify my workouts in order to stay in my target heart rate zone. The only thing that is a bit difficult is remembering to take my heart rate as it changes before, during, and after workouts in order to get an accurate count on calories burned. The watch also only counts calories burned for a 15 hour period, but that is ok for me because I can get a good idea of the calories I burn during waking hours only. I love this watch and it is an excellent alternative to the body bug which I was not willing to spend over 200 dollars on. I found an awesome free website where I can enter the foods I have eaten and it totals my calories. So using the watch and the [...] website works just as well as the body bug without the expense.

72.) Best investment you'll ever make!
Reviewed by: Braegen Mcintosh SC
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I love this watch, it not only is very accurate with your heart rate, but it also is very accurate with couting the calories you burn. It was very easy to set up and it works very simple too, you just check your heart rate through out the workout and it helps keep track of how many calories you burned. It also has an alram clock,timer and other neat gadgets on it. Well worth the money we spent on it and I had a gift certificate from my rewards credit card so I purchased it for only 25.00 dollars instead of the regular price.

73.) Nice heart rate monitor for a nice price
Reviewed by: JBelle Columbus, OH, USA
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I bought this heart rate monitor to keep my heart rate up in the pool. I used it on several cardio machines in the gym and found that the HR was very similar, with in 2 beats, to the machines built in monitor. It is easy to set up. Inside the pool it is hard to push both buttons at the same time while wet to get a HR reading. That is my only disappointment which was my main purpose for buying it.

74.) Heart Rate Monitor Watch
Reviewed by: Diane M. Fern
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Watch was just as described. I chose this watch because it was smaller and looked like a woman's watch. The heart rate monitor works good and I do not have to stop exercising to get a reading. I would recommend this product to woman looking for a heart rate monitor watch.

75.) Works as promised
Reviewed by: Sharon W Atlantic Beach, NC
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This watch does what it says it does. It's easy to use and it's easy to see the read-out in bright light. The instruction book was helpful with a little interpretation and trial and error. I can usually get a reading without having to stop what I'm doing (usually running or walking). Only minor complaint is the face is a little large and the strap is a little inflexible for small wrists. But I'm satisfied and would buy it again.

76.) Love it!
Reviewed by: Vanessa Colorado, USA
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I am thrilled with this purchase! I didn't want to have to use a chest strap heart rate monitor, but wanted to be able to have a better estimation of my calories burned and use my heart rate range to better focus my workouts. It's done exactly that for me! Occasionally I have to try a couple times before getting a reading from the finger sensors, which is why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars... but overall I am very satisfied. It's easy to use and understand, and I feel like it has increased the efficiency of my workouts a ton! I highly recommend this heart rate watch!

77.) Watch
Reviewed by: D. Chambers Indiana
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Great value for the price. Being an aerobics instructor I love the calorie counter because my participants love that information. The only thing I would change about it is the color. I prefer black, but besides that, it's great.

78.) good watch
Reviewed by: mom of 3 saint augustine, fl
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first couple of times i could not get a heart rate . . . i got a little concerned :) . . . finally figured that i can not get my heart rate while i was running. was able to get heart rate when i was at rest. i also bought one for my mother-in-law to use with her personal trainer, she loves it!

79.) User123
Reviewed by: User123 Chicago, IL
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The product is good. It arrived quickly. The only problem I have is that it is a girl's watch. I used it as a gift so it turned out OK, but it is not a men's watch for those of you wondering.

80.) Good Produce
Reviewed by: Cara New York, NY
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I like that this does not require a strap. The only annoying this is that you have to hold your hand our the sensors for it to measure your heart rate, rather than automatically calculating it. But, it has a calorie counter and other cool features. Generally, it does what I want it to.

81.) Good purchase
Reviewed by: Jenn New Jersey
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I purchased this item to keep track of my heart rate while I exercise during my pregnancy. It works generally well. Occasionally I don't get a reading, but overall I am happy with the purchase.

82.) great calorie counter & heart rate monitor
Reviewed by: Jen New York, NY
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I'm very happy with the watch. It's easy to use, and seems to accurately measure my burned calories and heart rate. It doesn't continually measure your heart rate, though. You have to push the buttons down. But I'm very happy with it.

83.) Works Pretty Well
Reviewed by: K. Crane USA
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I don't like using chest straps to get my heart rate and this watch almost fixes that problem. The only problem is that sometimes the watch is testy and won't take the reading. Also I noticed that sometimes the watch will take the first reading and it will be really low so I take it again and the reading will be more accurate.

84.) Good Product
Reviewed by: Donald Byland St Paul, MN
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Reebok Fitwatch 10S Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue)
Works quite well, but the watchband could have been designed a bit better.

85.) not bad.
Reviewed by: steve smith springfield, oh usa
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you have to learn to position your fingers just right. if you do, it gives a reading in between 3 to 7 seconds. it gives a reading about 80% of the time. if it dosen't give a reading, you have to continue holding your fingers down until the watch returns to time mode ( about 10 seconds).the heart rate reading is usually 3 to 4 beats below the actual timed reading. this low reading is about the same as i get from my blood pressure machines; maybe because i have a low heart rate.i think the watch is somewhat useful and about as good as could be expected at this price.

86.) Perfect if the chest strap annoys you
Reviewed by: Tal Israel
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This lightweight watch does the trick nicely. Measures heart rate quite accurately and also shows the time :)
The only drawback is the fact that it takes approximately 10 seconds for the measurement to appear. This may be annoying when you're in the middle of an intensive workout.
If you find the chest strap an annoyance (as I do), this watch is perfect for you. Even better if you're a women, as it seems to be (visually) designed for women.

87.) Don't understand it all yet
Reviewed by: Trvlbound Writer Villa Park, IL
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I haven't figured out how to use all of the features for this yet, but I bought it to keep a check on my heart rate. It does that perfectly -- and even under water. Once I learn how to set the other functions, I think I'll enjoy it even more.

88.) Happy with purchase
Reviewed by: liz usa
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I recently purchased this product and I am very happy with it, taking your pulse with two fingers while running is a little uncomfortable, but other than that, it works fine and the price is reasonable.

89.) Nice unit
Reviewed by: M. Jolley Payson, UT
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I like the design and not having a chest strap. Convenient, comfortable, and easy to use. Have to hold still to get heart rate.

90.) Reebok Fitwatch 10S
Reviewed by: Dolores E. Hart Aurora, CO USA
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This item was as I expected it to be. You have to overtly press two keys at the same time to get a heart rate. This is a little inconvenient, however the alternative of wearing a band around your chest to get a continual read out of your heart rate has its own set of problems.

It definitely fits a small wrist as I didn't have to cinch it all the way.

It was a little difficult to set up, it's not that intuitive, but I finally got it set up.

91.) Good product for the price
Reviewed by: Christian L Wisconsin
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I bought this watch after my sister received it as a gift and really liked it. For the price I'm not at all disappointed. I use it mainly in my fitness classes to find out the calories burned. It can be a hassle to remember to track my heart rate in the middle of a work out... but I don't even look at the display... once it beeps I move on.

92.) I loved this watch at first...
Reviewed by: mrsmcd4 Illinois
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I bought this watch when I decided to start getting in shape. I was looking for something that would tell me when I'm in my target heart rate zone and how many calories I've burned. This watch does that. It's cute and I actually wear it all the time. I didn't need something that was taking my heart rate continuously and I didn't want to wear a chest strap. Unfortunately my needs in a watch have changed. I have started to train for a marathon and this watch isn't very helpful. Since you have to press the buttons to get your heart rate it's almost impossible to get your heart rate while you're running. Since I can't get my heart rate I'm not getting an accurate calorie count. It's getting very frustrating. I'll keep using the watch for an everyday watch, but I'm going to have to go with something a little more high tech. I will say the count down timer is great for my kids when they're in time out! ;)

93.) Reebok fitness watch
Reviewed by: Kathy A. Dorris
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This is a great watch. It has many good features. The only thing I wish it had was a 24 hour calories used counter instead of a 15 hour calories used counter.

94.) chipwell
Reviewed by: C. Hipwell San Jose, CA United States
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I liked the idea of not wearing a strap while working out, but in reality they are better. This one works fine, no problem there. But in the middle of your cardio routine you have to stop enough to use the two fingers from your free hand to press on the watch you are wearing and it takes a few seconds (5) to give you the read out. By then your heart rate is already starting to go down. If you want real accurate measurements and you want them at a glance...the strap is the best way to go. You just have to look at the watch to know where your heart rate is.

95.) worth looking at
Reviewed by: healthygal13 Visalia CA
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I liked this product and was impressed with it, considering it was a strapless.
Unfortunately, it didn't show the heart rate continuously, which I needed it to do because of my atrial fib condition.
The company was great, gracious and speedy about accepting the return under those conditions; so I would definitley do business with them again.

96.) Not for everyone...
Reviewed by: Mom Kat Boise, Id United States
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Great idea but for me it doesn't work very well. More than half the time I get no reading, some of the time I get erratic readings - way too low or too high, and some times I get what appears to be an accurate reading. Very easy to set.

97.) It works... sometimes!
Reviewed by: rosabehere Sarasota, FL USA
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Nice looking watch, with nice features. Sometimes it gives a reading of the heart rate, sometimes it doesn't. I have tried the different tips the manual includes, but they have not worked. It's nice to have this watch, but I wish it were more reliable!

98.) Don't use while exercising
Reviewed by: Singletease LLC Washington, DC
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I love all the features of this heart rate monitor and watch, except for one and that would be the way it takes your heart rate. It does not take a reading if your skin is wet. I bought it for my spinning class and I can't get a reading. I have to dry my wrist and put the watch back on to get a reading.

99.) First one didnt work, second one seems to be fine
Reviewed by: jts412 Pittsburgh, PA United States
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So I bought one of these for my girl. The first one broke on the second day. It stopped taking the heart rate even after going through all of the trouble shooting steps I couldn't get it to work. I got a replacement through Amazon and she says she is not having any issues with this one and she loves it.

100.) Not a watch that I would ever buy again
Reviewed by: Rachelle B Oklahoma
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This watch is ok! It has a problem with the heart rate monitor button sticking and not really working right.
I do not reccomend this watch.

101.) good while it lasted
Reviewed by: Snookie Took
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this watch kept dying on me. i changed the battery once, and it died about a month later on me. i'm not sure if the new battery was actually an "old" battery or whether there's a flaw in the watch. anyway probably won't buy the same item again. i did like how well it worked while i still had it! and it did last at least a year.

102.) Not perfect, but not bad
Reviewed by: Library Diva GA
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Won't always give a reading and not as convenient to use as some, but not too bad for the price.

103.) Loved it until it stopped working
Reviewed by: exercise heart michigan
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I loved this product. I had previously had a "strap" monitor and absolutely hated it (would be better if you had no chest). This watch never gave me any problems when it was working. Suddenly the watch would not provide a heart rate so I figured it needed a new battery. I took the watch to Sear's "watch/clock" repair department. When the service person took the watch apart, she placed the new battery in, and then put the watch back together. It would not even light up and she said they were not able to fix "digital" watches. She took out the new battery and gave me back the watch. I am not sure what happened, but the watch was lit when I gave it to her. I am thinking of buying the watch again because I really liked it and am familar with all of its features, but do not want it to only last a year. At least my "strap" monitor (Polar)has operated for many years and several battery replacements. I wish there were other reviews regarding battery replacements for this watch.

104.) Heart Rate Monitor?
Reviewed by: Courtney Silbiger Playa del Rey, CA United States
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The watch is really cute, and i like how it counts down backwards, but the heart rate monitor doesn't work at all while you're running so you have to wait until you're done, which obviously defeats the purpose. Oh well.

105.) Overall I'm happy
Reviewed by: Leigh
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Overall, I'm really happy with the functions on this watch/HR Monitor. I have found that the band is getting dirty over time, but this hasn't bothered me too much, it is just that darkening you get on a lot of plastic wristbands.

Sometimes, when exercising, I do have trouble getting the HR monitor to work quickly. I am not an elite athlete and I'm pretty casual about technology in my training so it hasn't bothered me much but it probably is something to consider. If you want constant feedback, this isn't the product for you. Most days, the watch is spot on with what other monitors in the gym are telling me. Occasionally, it seems to not work properly. I believe the calorie counter does over estimate - so that is something else to be aware of if accurate calorie estimates are important to you.

Other things I like that I wasn't expecting from this watch: You have a 'dual' function where you can keep track of a second time zone - helpful if you have loved ones overseas/ There is a timer that counts down from a goal time and a timer that you can set to time from zero onwards to see how long you've been on task/ When displaying and setting a time for the alarm, the clock also displays the current time/ the main display shows a calendar as well as the time.

106.) Decent, but does NOT take continuous measurements
Reviewed by: Marjorie Chardin
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Overall, this is a decent little watch that does the trick without needing a cumbersome chest belt. However, there are two big drawbacks that aren't entirely clear from the product description. First, this will not continuously take your pulse -- it only measures your heart rate each time you press the buttons. Second, this downside further impacts the calorie counter. Once activated, your calories burned hinges entirely on your last calculated heart rate and so does not account for fluctuations in activity unless you continuously check your heart rate (not ideal if jogging quickly on a treadmill; riding a "real" bike; or using an elliptical where both arms are needed). Now going back and re-reading the description, I see "hints" of these downsides -- but as a first time buyer, I didn't put it all together until after I put this watch to use. But then again, if I got all this watch offered AND had the ability to continuously monitor pulse and calories, the product probably wouldn't be so modestly priced.

107.) Reebok Fitwatch
Reviewed by: Amy Kansas City, Ks
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The heart rate monitor portion of the watch is complicated. I have had difficulty getting a heart rate reading while I am exercising.

108.) Hit and Miss
Reviewed by: S. Mcgaffic Phoenix, AZ
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I bought this Monitor Watch because a friend has a similar one. My friends is a bit larger and the buttons are bigger. This one only works intermittently. I'm not completely sure why, but I think because the buttons are so small the fingers must be positioned perfectly. Also, usually after about 1 hour of hiking or running it works better. I may return it for a new one, maybe it's just defective.

109.) looks arent everything!
Reviewed by: A. Graham
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It's very attractive. Not too bulky. The display is easy to read. There are still a few features I cant figure out. The main problem is it's inconsistancey reading heart rate. When your running, tired and out of breath. I just want it to do it's job. I don't want to hold the buttons down for the required amount of time only to have to let go and try again. Even when it finally does read it not always accurate. I don'r mean by 1, 2 or even 10. It's read 104 and retaken 10 seconds later and read 168. I'm not sure what to do but live with it now.

110.) OK but heart rate function broke after a year
Reviewed by: Gigi USA
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I purchased this as I began an exercise regimen. I was initially delighted as I did not have to have the chest strap, however the heart rate function ceased to work after only a year of moderate use. For the price I expected better quality.

111.) Fitwatch
Reviewed by: Vicky S. Hess
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Sharp color, nice size, but tough to monitor heart rate unless you stop your cardio workout.

112.) I'm a Little Disappointed
Reviewed by: E. Chow New York, NY
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I received this watch about seven weeks ago and was very happy with it until the blue backlight came on two days ago and would not turn itself off; the extra power consumption has worn down the battery. Even though I did not expect this Reebok Fitwatch 10S Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue) to do a whole lot, especially not for thirty-something dollars, I expected it to last a lot longer than two months.

Pros: 1) It gives a good ballpark of my heart rate; 2) it's water-resistant so I can wear it when swimming; 3) you can program it to give you your target heart range; 4) it's not important to me but it was nice to have a calorie-burning function.

Cons: 1) it's rather bulky- it's a problem when I wear long-sleeved clothes, and I have to take it off whenever I get on the computer; 2) the number of calories burned is based on the last reading you did, so if your last heart rate measurement was, say, 150 bpm, the calorie-burning feature bases its numbers on the 150 bpm, not your current rate; 3) the backlight came on and stayed on.

Overall, it did what I wanted it to do, which was to measure my heart rate and is water-resistant. It would have been nice if it did it for a lot longer than two months. I am getting an exchange, so I'll see if the new one does the same thing.

113.) Too many features
Reviewed by: S. Vershon
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I wanted a simple heart rate monitor. There are too many modes and it is difficult to switch between them. I never know if I am in the hart rate mode. The small buttons do not work as well as I would like. When you do get to the correct mode it does work fine.

114.) very small , only using glasses
Reviewed by: Aluisio B. Barros NEW YORK, NY United States
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this watch is very small , it is only for women and using glasses to see

when you need to know your heart rate

115.) Bulky and unreliable
Reviewed by: SK Hillsborough, NJ
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I purchased this watch to monitor my aerobics workouts. It worked fine testing it prior to my work out. I checked my heart rate between each song to make sure I was working in my 'target zone'. The first 3 checks read fine, then it stopped working completely. The heartrate just wouldn't register. I tried wetting my fingers, drying my fingers, nothing. When I got home after the workout, it worked fine.

It's also very thick and hits my wristbone uncomfortably.

116.) Heart Rate Monitor Watch Featuring 3 "Not-So-Easy" Steps
Reviewed by: Bailey Tee
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When starting to exercise after recovering from heart surgery, keeping tract of your heart rate is important. This watch seemed like a great way to monitor how hard your heart is working. Just put the watch on, press two sensors and you have the answer. Great premise, but it doesn't always work! Your fingers may be too dry, your skin too oily, the watch too loose, your pressure too weak or too strong, etc.. You may find yourself pressing without results so many times that it's frustrating - a great way to increase your heart rate without even trying. Sometimes it might be easier just counting out the beats yourself.

117.) Could Be Good, But Not For Me
Reviewed by: J. James
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All arrived fine and seemed to be all it promised. But it doesn't pick up the senses from my fingertips so is completely useless to me. I plan to send it back and get a wireless Polar model.

For the record, I also have an iPod speaker unit that doesn't respond to my fingers. So could be me. Or perhaps isn't for people with smaller fingers.

118.) Not Quite Acurate
Reviewed by: Chelle Quincy, MA USA
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I love the idea, but unforunately, not quite right. I spent 2 days comparing the rate for the watch to my B/P monitor every hour and found that the watch was off by at least 10 beats too rapid, even just sitting at my computer. The only time they about matched was when I was laying down watching TV. My PCP also does not like these watches for just that reason. Too bad. I read the other reviews before I bought it, and thought it would be great. Use caution when using these watches.

119.) Could have been better
Reviewed by: M. Faircloth
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I got this about a year ago. I am a little disappointed with this watch. I noticed that there were a few times while running and trying to take my pulse it would just give up and go back to time. The plastic face piece fell off I would have to snap it back on but it kept coming off. It also did not count my laps, this is a feature I had got used to with a previous watch. I did like that it counts down from five seconds on the timer feature. That is the one feature I am going to miss when I replace it.

120.) Inadequate stopwatch
Reviewed by: anonymous New York, NY USA
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The stopwatch feature on this watch does not allow one to record times for splits. For my wife, this is an essential feature in a running watch. Other potential purchasers might not have a problem with this.

The heart rate measuring function works sometimes, not always.

121.) Ok as a watch, bad as a HRM
Reviewed by: JohnnyJumpUps Wisconsin, USA
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This watch works fine and all the other features seem to be great, but as a HRM it simply doesn't do the job I need! In one 45 minute session on an elliptical it thought I burned 700+ calories, while the machine and another heart rate monitor both read as me burning about 250. I got this for Christmas otherwise I would have been shopping for a HRM with a chest strap like the Polar F6, which I will probably buy soon.

122.) Did not work in the pool
Reviewed by: Kendall S. King Cary, NC United States
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I was unhappy with this. I reset itself twice in the first couple of weeks requiring me to renter date and time. It did not work while swimming laps. The band was hard to get on and off.

123.) Doesn't work very well
Reviewed by: Oakville Ontario, Canada
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I bought this heart rate monitor for my daughter who works out regularly. Her feedback is that the monitor does not seem to work very well. First, she has to stop running to take the reading, as other reviewers have mentioned.She finds this annoying because she loses her momentum Then she finds she has to take the reading 4 or 5 times before she gets one that seems reasonable. If you take a few readings within a minute or so, they are not consistent and actually fluctuate quite a bit. She's stopped using it because it appears to be unreliable.

124.) not so hot
Reviewed by: Beez Honey panama city , FL USA
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This watch is fine if you are walking for exercise, but not for much else. While I was running I would ALWAYS have to stop to take my heart rate. If it was over 70/75% it often wouldn't take my heart rate at all. I couldn't even get it to register my heart rate while I was spinning. I would not recommend this watch to anyone who exercises to really push up their heart rate.

125.) Should have read the reviews first
Reviewed by: Nancy
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This is the watch for you, if you don't need it to monitor your heart rate. It keeps time, nice light, etc, BUT only works sometimes........I would not purchase again.

126.) Unhappy with product
Reviewed by: tgrins nc
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I am very unhappy with this watch. I bought it specifically for the calorie counter and heart rate monitor. The heart rate monitor works sometimes when I am not working out and NEVER when I am working out. When I check the heart rate it will just kick back and show me what time it is. Yeah it says to wet your fingers and try again, lower your wrist below your heart, wait 3 minutes and try again...bla bla bla. When you're at your peak you want to know where your heart rate is. Not 3 minutes later after you are cooling down. I know that I burn at least 1,300-1,500 calories during my back to back spin/strength training class and my watch states that I burn less than 1 calorie per minute?? REALLY?? Come on!! I would really like my money back. I bought it because it was inexpensive and had decent reviews, but I guess you get what you pay for sometimes?? My spin instructor bought the same watch from Amazon and she is having the same exact issues. Guess it's not just me....

127.) Not for runners
Reviewed by: crazy fay Thornlie, WA, AU
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Purchased this product to prevent going too fast too soon, I'm running again after sixteen years bringing up children. Only problem is, whenever my heart rate is rapidly approaching my max, the fitwatch fails to give a reading. After I've slowed down it works, however that isn't when I need it.

128.) Hard to use
Reviewed by: Young Forever NC
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I found this hard to use. Even my trainer at the gym tried setting this up for me and said it was more difficult than others out there. I wish I had bought a different brand that was more automatic.

129.) Reebok fitwatch sucks
Reviewed by: L.L. B Gilroy, Ca
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I loved the idea and purchased it. It was very difficult to hold down the buttons that would not hold down very well. I was very disappointed in the item and am sending it back.

130.) heart rate monitor
Reviewed by: traveler Texas
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The watch works well as a heart rate monitor, but is terribly inaccurate as a calorie counter.

131.) HATE IT
Reviewed by: working out in nyc
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I was attracted to this watch because of the lack of chest strap...but there's a reason REAL heart rate monitors have a chest strap- because they WORK. This monitor works fine when you're standing still. But if you actually want to use it to work out, think again. It's really annoying to have to press and hold down the sensors with two fingers to get a read and it barely reads when you're moving. By the time it reads, you've already stopped your work out. Also, there's no way for it to do a calorie count because it's not monitoring your heart rate during your work out. It must "guess" based on the 1 or 2 readings you're able to get at some point during your work out...far from accurate.
Trust me, go for the strap. I'm sure you get used to it after a day or two. Wish me luck on returning this one.

132.) ok watch
Reviewed by: Silvia Romano
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the heart monitor didn't always work...
it would work when I was walking, but not running... I would even stop a second when I was running to check my heart rate, and it would never work. I ended up returning the product...

133.) Did Not Work From the Start
Reviewed by: Steven C indiana
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I recently bought this product for a gift, however from the moment we opened it up it was problematic. It would completely turn off in the middle of use and have to be reset again, this happen at least 20 times in the course of 2 days. We ended up returning this product to Amazon, and it couldn't have been easier. Amazon took it back quickly and with no problems, that was really the only bright spot in this pruchase. We may have just had a defective one, but we did end up going with a watch from Polar, and I give that one 5/5 stars. It was much easier to use with absolutely no problems.

134.) Unreliable
Reviewed by: Eloyse Ellerman Lexington, MA
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Gives me a reading about one in every ten times I try. I tried making my wrist and fingers damp like the booklet said...still no luck. I would definitely not recommend this product.

135.) Did not work
Reviewed by: S. Gambrel Bangor, ME
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I was very disappointed by the performance of this watch and ended up returning it. The heart rate function simply would not work consistently. Most of the time, I would press the button and nothing would happen. When I did get a reading it would be wildly different than the reading on my stationary bike (which I consider to be quite accurate.) Others seemed to have similar problems with this watch and I should have heeded their advice! On a positive note, Amazon was great about letting me return it and I got a complete refund. Buy this watch with extreme caution!

136.) Doesn't work when I excercise!
Reviewed by: Mack
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The watch works great until I try to use it when I EXERCISE. It NEVER works for me when I am sweating. What is the point of a heat rate montitor that does not work when you exercise?

137.) DO NOT PURCHASE THIS WATCH
Reviewed by: M. Hooker Boston, MA
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It simply doesn't work. It did a fine job of taking my heart rate for about three days, and then simply stopped working. The calorie counter never worked, but I didn't particularly care about that feature. I really just wanted to be able to reliably check my heart rate, and I didn't want to spend the money for a Polar heart rate monitor. The manual has VERY limited troubleshooting, and there is no help number or customer service number. Save your money.

138.) Unreliable and returned it. Amazon rocks, though.
Reviewed by: Colorado Outdoors
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Read all the reviews, was OK with not getting a continous heartrate reading, but was a little concerned with the reviews saying the monitor simply did not work. Took a chance anyway and bought one. Guess what? My monitor simply did not work. Sometimes I would get a heartrate, other times nothing. Unacceptable. Kudos to Amazon for a quick and easy return.

139.) Calorie count way off
Reviewed by: M. Gorte Midland, Michigan
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I received this watch as a gift. After wearing if for a couple of months doing aerobics, tennis, walking etc I found the calorie count to be way off. There is just no way I spent that many calories. I returned the watch. And I agree the heart rate monitor is a pain to operate. Looking for a new heart rate watch with an accurate calorie count.

140.) Heart rate function stopped working after 6 weeks, Amazon charged an $8 re-stocking fee
Reviewed by: Kim San Ramon, CA
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Worked great for the first six weeks, then the heart rate function stopped working. Returned to Amazon, but they charged me an $8 restocking fee. Huh? How can they re-sell it? It's defective. When you place your order, make sure you ask Customer Service to not ship you THIS ONE.

141.) a button broken after one month
Reviewed by: the Great Uncertainty beyond the horizons of all
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Purchased from Amazon and a button broken after one month.
Contacted with Reebok but got no feedback.

Bad quality and bad service!

142.) Stop Working After 5 months
Reviewed by: Texman Texas
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I purchased this watch for my wife as a gift and 5 months later it stopped functioning properly. The concept of a no strap heart monitor is a great one, but in the long run it did not pass the test time. Buyer Beware!

143.) Reebok Fitwatch10SStrapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch
Reviewed by: Golden Girl
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Alhtough this was an inexpensive heart rate monitor I was drawn to its simplicity and strapless operation. Trouble is it only recorded my heart rate about a quarter of the time. I tried getting it wet underneath and on probes as recommended(and doing a lot of slobbering; but it still seldom worked. Just finally beeped and went back to the time. It is also difficult to press probes while running and hold and wait. If you want just a watch and timer it is ok. Does not record amount of time spent in "zone" that you set. Not recommended.

144.) Calorie counter useless
Reviewed by: iz2001 San Francisco, CA United States
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I used this watch last night when running on the treadmill. It wouldn't take my heart rate while I was running. I had to stop and then--after a few attempts--it would finally get a reading. Frequently the readings were way off. It was tremendously frustrating. I don't think I can return it, because it is used. Thankfully I got it on sale.

145.) Not accurate - Don't buy
Reviewed by: L. Hackett PA, USA
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I bought this watch for my wife - she wanted a heart rate monitor watch with calorie counter. The watch was light and easy to use but the heart rate monitor was 20 - 30 beats per minute above what her heart rate really was. It was also hard to tell if the calorie counter was accurate since it would continue to count calories after you took the watch off. I would not advise anybody to get this watch.

146.) Didn't work
Reviewed by: Shopper USA
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I wore this watch about 5 times and it quit working. Not sure what is wrong with it. My husband said it wasn't the battery and waited to long to return it. I couldn't see the display without my reading glasses but they are all that way so I can't blame that on the watch. You might have better luck. I may have just got a lemon.

147.) Reebok Fitwatch
Reviewed by: Richard L. Stephens Edmond, Oklahoma
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Watch has great fit and finish. The watch measures heart rate well when you are NOT exercising hard, but is not consistent when you are moving quickly. Obviously that is the time when I want it to work... Additionally, it will not read heart rate wit dry skin underneath the watch. If you are not sweating, you must moisten the skin under the watch to make good contact. This is most inconvenient. Overall, the idea is great, but not carried out well. I would not recommend the watch to anyone who is looking for consistent, simple heart rate monitoring.

148.) Not Happy
Reviewed by: Jersey Girl Pennsyvlania
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Worked for 2 days then would no longer take HR. Called the company they told me to mail it to them (at my cost) and they would fix and return. No thanks!! Great and speedy return process with Amazon. Five stars for customer service from Amazon.

149.) It doesn't work during exercise
Reviewed by: Kelly Chicago, IL
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I selected this watch because the rubber chest strap of my previous heart rate monitor caused chaffing. I thought this monitor would be a great solution, but it did not work unless I stopped exercising.

I could get the monitor to work most of the time when walking or standing still, but even a light jog caused too much jostling to to get a reading. I found it difficult to maintain pace on a run with one hand reaching across my body to apply consistent pressure to the buttons on the other wrist long enough to get a reading. Usually, after an attempt to take a heart rate while exercing, it beeped and just displayed the time. I had to slow down to a walking pace to get my heart rate to display. It was frustrating that the monitor I purchased to help me maximize my workout was actually causing me to slow down to try to use it. The bottom line is that I could never get a reading when I was running or doing aerobics, so the monitor was useless to me.

150.) Poorly manufactured
Reviewed by: Chuck K. Sebring, FL
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Purchased 3 watches to give as gifts. On one the strap broke away from the watch, on another it was impossible to take a pulse. Needless to say, I returned them for credit

151.) disappointed
Reviewed by: Sallye M. Waddell
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Calorie counter measures about the same, whether I am sleeping or using the stair stepper at a rate of 3 miles in 30 minutes.

152.) Metal buckle sliced right through strap - now useless!
Reviewed by: just me Everywhere. The Matrix
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I loved this watch/monitor. But after just a few uses, the pin attaching the buckle to the plastic strap just sliced right throught the plastic! Imagine butter and a knife, and you'll understand the effect of what happened. This is completely useless now. No idea how they could design such a weak piece of plastic to support a metal pin. That was [...] bucks down the drain!

153.) A horrible and cheap product!
Reviewed by: Computerlove87 San Francisco, CA, USA
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Received the watch and it looks cheap and it doesn't work. I call Reebok and no one called me back. I think it needed a battery, but that is not a good way to send a new product to a customer. I am sending it back and going to a sporting goods store this weekend to pick one up. I really should not even have given it one star.

154.) Poor quality
Reviewed by: V. Mahaney Raleigh, NC
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I love the functionality and ease of use of this watch, but I've had two now in the last two years. They just aren't made well and don't last. The first one just quit working completely, everything went blank after about a year and changing the battery didn't make a difference. The second one all of a sudden started freaking out, all fields would show 8's and it would just start beeping incessantly until I either removed the battery or it died. This was particularly irritating when it happened at 3am.

155.) Extremely Disappointed
Reviewed by: Jennifer J. Mehaffie Dublin, Ohio
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The calorie counter function is extremely inaccurate. In addition, the heart rate function does not work, even after I tried all the suggestions in the manual. In addition, I contacted the manufacturer to see if I could either return the watch or upgrade to a more accurate watch. Since it had been over 30 days since I purchased the watch they would not help me. Do not buy this watch, it is a piece of junk!!

156.) The worst thing I've ever bought!
Reviewed by: SM San JosÃ©, Costa Rica
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This monitor really sucks, it just stopped working ... I mean, if you just need a watch that shows you the current date and time, it's perfect for you!

The monitor stopped working like one month after I bought it, now it's pretty difficult for me to use the warranty since I'm outside the US.

Bottom line, don't buy it ... I suggest you to save your money or invest a bit more in a better monitor.

157.) Horrible piece of junk
Reviewed by: GM FL
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I wish there were an option of giving NO stars because that's what this would earn from me. This thing sucks. First of all, you can't wear it while swimming. Secondly, the heart rate buttons work only when they feel like it, and third (and most annoying), the calorie counter continues to count calories being burned AFTER YOU'VE TAKEN OFF THE WATCH!!! What a ripoff!

158.) how to turn this on?
Reviewed by: Tea Addict Vermont
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i just got mine and i can't even figure out how to turn it on.

Features of Reebok Fitwatch 10S Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Blue)

This Reebok strapless heart rate monitor is one of the smallest on the market and allows the user to get accurate heart rate without having to use a chest belt.

Specifically made for women, with its lightweight and slender design, this all-in-one heart rate monitor and sports watch by Reebok uses a patented method called "pulse technology" to measure the electrical pulses sent out by your heart each time it beats. Of course, the amazing part is that it works by finger touch rather than the cumbersome chest strap used by most other heart monitors. Within four seconds of touching the sensors on the watch, you can get not only an accurate heart rate reading, but also the number of calories burned during your workout.

The monitor has a programmable heart rate zone with audible and visual alarms to alert you when you get out of zone, plus a settable alarm if you have a maximum rate you should not exceed. Made from durable plastic and fully water-resistant, the device also features regular watch functions, plus a 100-hour stopwatch and countdown timer. It comes with a complete walking and exercise guide and one-year warranty.

About Reebok
Reebok's United Kingdom-based ancestor company was founded for one of the best reasons possible: athletes wanted to run faster. So, in the 1890s, Joseph William Foster made some of the first known running shoes with spikes in them. By 1895, he was in business making shoes by hand for top runners; and before long his fledgling company, J.W. Foster and Sons, developed an international clientele of distinguished athletes. In 1958, two of the founder's grandsons started a companion company that came to be known as Reebok, named for an African gazelle.

1.) Lightweight and slender design for women;
2.) Uses pulse technology to measure heart rate by finger touch;
3.) Programmable heart rate zone with audible and visual alarms;
4.) Fully water-resistant;
5.) Water resistant; features regular watch functions plus stopwatch and countdown timer;

Package Height x Length x Width: 8.1 in. x 8.1 in. x 3.9 in.
Package Weight: 0.2 lbs.