Is Polar RC3 waterproof?

The RC3 is waterproofed to IPX7 standards, which is the lowest (read: cheapest) waterproofing standard that offers minimal protection against water submersion. Technically the specification states it can go 1 meter deep (3 feet) for 30 minutes.

Does Polar Watch have GPS?

Fitness watch with GPS and wrist-based heart rate Polar Ignite is a waterproof fitness watch with advanced wrist-based heart rate and integrated GPS. This new-generation workout partner helps you become your true potential and push your limits the right way.

How do I reset my Polar RC3 GPS?

Press and hold BACK until the time of day is displayed. Reset the training computer by pressing UP, DOWN, BACK and LIGHT buttons simultaneously for two seconds until the display fills with digits. Press any button and set the time and date. All other settings are saved.

Is Polar a good brand?

Both Garmin and Polar make great, high quality GPS watches. You can’t go wrong with either brand. Picking the right watch for you is a matter of preference for features like the display, various tracking modes and activities, and the app used to sync the data from your watch.

Is Polar A good watch brand?

Polar watches are particularly great for runners. The company couples useful training and recovery tools with some of the most accurate wrist-based heart rate sensors you can find. Polar watches also feature excellent build quality and competitive pricing.

What is better Garmin or Polar?

Polar has a more streamlined watch range than Garmin. The top of the range Vantage series includes the excellent Polar Vantage V2 and Polar Vantage M2 watches, both featuring a slew of performance and recovery features.

Is Polar more accurate than Garmin?

Heart Rate Monitoring – Polar After a few months of testing the Polar, I have found it to be more accurate in cold weather and less issues with random spikes while running than the Garmin Fenix.

Is Polar as good as Garmin?

Are Polar watches worth it?

The Polar Vantage V2 is a watch of many qualities. Its built quality is excellent and definitely a step up from original Vantage V, listed further down this list. It has loads of useful tests and data for serious runners, cyclists and triathletes to better their form and get ready for races more efficiently.

Does the polar RC3 have GPS?

After years of waiting and hoping, Polar released their first fully integrated GPS product – the RC3 . Previously, Polar watches connected to a separate GPS pod (about the size of a thin pack of gum) to get GPS information. But the RC3 pulls it into a small and slim package – a very solid first release at an all-in-one unit.

How does the RC3 GPS training computer work?

The RC3 GPS training computer is compatible withPolar H2andH3 heart rate sensors. The comfortable heart rate sensor detects your heart rate accurately from the heart’s electrical signals and sends the data to the training computer in real time. The heart rate sensor consists of a connector and a strap.

What comes in the polar RC3 box?

The Polar RC3 comes in the standard all-black box that virtually every Polar unit before it has come in. Inside, you’ll find the watch and the heart rate strap transmitter pod sitting atop a cardboard riser, as well as a gigantic ‘Stop’ sign that you’ll likely ignore.

Does the polar H3 measure heart rate in water?

The Polar H3 heart rate sensor does not measure heart rate in water. The Polar RC3 GPS training computer applies the following patented technologies, among others: • OwnIndex®technology for fitness test. ENGLISH 54Important Information