Timex vs Garmin GPS Watch Review

Posted On January 17, 2011

I love my GPS watch.  I sometimes feel I am so dependent on it.  There would be times where I would decided not to run just because I haven’t charge my Garmin Forerunner.  So far, the Garmin enjoys some popularity among runners.  Last year, Timex also released their Timex Global Trainer which is their first GPS watch.  I don’t own one but it would have been interesting to compare them.

Runner’s World was able to compare a Garmin Forerunner 210 and a Timex Global Trainer.  It would be interesting which one was preferred by the author?  Which do you think works best?  Read here to find out.

Below are some of the key features of the two watches.

Garmin Forerunner 210

  • GPS enabled
  • Features HotFix® satellite prediction
  • Compact Design
  • Customized interval sessions
  • Comes with a Heart Rate Monitor
  • Data Tracking with Garmin Connect
Timex Global Trainer

  • Customizable Display Shows up to Four Data Windows
  • 20-Workout Memory and up to 1000 Laps of Information
  • Data Downloads by Training PeaksTM
  • Water-Resistant to 50 Meters
  • INDIGLO® Night-Light with Night Mode® Feature

 

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ManokanRunner

Jinoe Gavan is the founder of this award-winning blog Takbo.ph, The Filipino Running Community. Known as ManokanRunner, he is a computer addict on weekdays, a church leader on weekends and a runner in all days of the week. He wants to run and cover as many miles in many places as he could. Read more about his life in the urban jungle with all the distractions and the fun of raising his son in DaddyandtheCity(dot)com.

3 Comments
  1. ed

    Tested watch TIMEX GLOBAL TRAINER,.. Good watch since i used this in my Past Ultramatahon BDM 102Km,PAU 50Km,Full Marathon,Road Races here in Manila and including TRAIL RUN,..Quick GPS and WORKS BEST..

    • IslawRunner

      hi ed. are you still using your timex global trainer? how is it doing on your runs? thanks.

  2. Luke Parkman

    Of the many various GPS manufactures, Garmin has become the most popular. Not only do they make a high-quality product, but they offer a wide variety of GPS units for average consumers, mariners and pilots. However, quality can come at a price, as some Garmin GPS units can range in price up to thousands of dollars. This is why it is important to try to find a source for discount Garmin GPS products if at all possible.^`