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Until today I wasn’t aware that Timex did sports watches, but they do, and they are ultrabasic, which is not always a bad thing.
Today they have upgraded the Ironman series to include the Ironman R300 which offers the essential features most of us want from a sports watch while also being very affordable and offering an exceptional 25-hour battery life.
The watch is not particularly attractive, but if you are into the retro Timex style it may suit you.
The new watch has a touchscreen display and offers features such as an always-on display, GPS, speed and distance tracking, phone calls, and the ability to upload workout data.
There is also wrist-based heart rate tracking but there is no mention about being able to use external monitors for more accurate tracking.
The Timex Smart app allows quick & easy access to your activity tracking data (Steps, Distance, Calories & Sleep), your latest work out data, and all-day heart rate data.
Workout history will include Detailed Map, Data & Charts.
They even have a coaching function where you can build and download custom workouts to your watch.
Thankfully they have also included Strava support.
Overall, not the most exciting for watches, but the price and battery life are critical here at $120 which will probably be £120 this will go up against the Garmin Forerunner 35 (£99) or the more expensive FR45 (£158) and Vivoactive 3 (£150). I’d probably still stick with Garmin over this, but that 25-day battery life is appealing.
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I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the Editor and Owner of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Passionate about all things technology, my expertise spans from computers and networking to mobile, wearables, and smart home devices.
As a fitness fanatic who loves running and cycling, I also have a keen interest in fitness-related technology, and I take every opportunity to cover this niche on my blog. My diverse interests allow me to bring a unique perspective to tech blogging, merging lifestyle, fitness, and the latest tech trends.
In my academic pursuits, I earned a BSc in Information Systems Design from UCLAN, before advancing my learning with a Master’s Degree in Computing. This advanced study also included Cisco CCNA accreditation, further demonstrating my commitment to understanding and staying ahead of the technology curve.
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