This is my second heart-rate-monitor system. The first one was the POLAR F5 watch & chest strap. That one had a few more features than this model but the strap battery lasted only 3 months. I bought this particular model specifically because the battery on the chest strap is replaceable.

The watch was an easy set-up but I soon realized there was no "calories burned" feature on this watch. I just assumed this would have it. To say the least...this watch & strap system is VERY BASIC. You've got your time of day/date/heart rate monitor/alarm/stopwatch. The mode display is a no-frills display.

If this watch had a calories burned counter I'd give it the extra star. I will update this review in a month after some use.
This is my second heart-rate-monitor system. The first one was the POLAR F5 watch & chest strap. That one had a few more features than this model but the strap battery lasted only 3 months. I bought this particular model specifically because the battery on the chest strap is replaceable. The watch was an easy set-up but I soon realized there was no "calories burned" feature on this watch. I just assumed this would have it. To say the least... this watch & strap system is VERY BASIC. You've got your time of day/date/heart rate monitor/alarm/stopwatch. The mode display is a no-frills display. If this watch had a calories burned counter I'd give it the extra star. I will update this review in a month after some use.