I Like the Nike Sports watch, but it has broken 3 times due to water/sweat getting in it(suppose to be water resistant). Running warehouse said they can no longer send me another one. Should I risk it and buy another Nike watch or Go with a Garmin Forerunner 10? relatively same price.
Your current watch has broken 3 times, so I think it is time to try something new. Garmin has solidified itself as a reputable company and make great products. Personally i've had two different garmins and have never had an issue. If you read the reviews on amazon the Garmins typically have better user reviews than the Nike watches also.
Definitely the Garmin FR10. I've had mine for about a week and it's great watch with awesome functionality. Good luck!
You can get a Forerunner 305 for the same price. The forerunner 305 has served me very well and seems to be better than the forerunner 10.
bought the nike watch and returned it after 2 runs, horrible piece of equipment, as all nike gimmicks it's great if you are running to get in shape, but not for serious athletes. Now I'm a garmin slave and quite happy.
I switched from the Garmin 610 (paid for it, somewhat of a discount from working in Run Specialty) to the Nike GPS. I got the Nike Sportswatch for free from my rep and gave it a shot not expecting to switch. I had worn the 610 for right around 1000 miles. Accuracy was the same for both, worn at the same time and clicked at the same time and they clicked miles within 5 feet of each other. The Nike just felt and looked sleeker in comparison. I know the 10 is smaller than the 610, so size/shape may be less of a factor.
They gave me all the same features, since I didn't need the extra display or the heart rate function that the Garmin gave me. I use a regular non-gps watch for my track work anyway.
Anyway, I like the Nike watch more than the Garmin, but I have seen more returns for Nike, despite having never had an issue with mine. I wouldn't make the statement that the Nike isn't for serious athletes, though.
Either one would be great, but might as well try something new this time!
I have a Garmin FR 110. I coach- my top group of runners included 2 with Garmon FR 110, two with Nike, and one with Timex.
They all seemed accurate (they usually "agreed" at the end of the run.
The Nike had a lot more functions for the same amount of money.
No one experienced problems BUT the Garmins all had a delay when you pressed start (4 secs.) and the buttons did not seem "sensitive" enough when pressing to start and stop.
This issue was with all three Garmins (mine and the other two).
To the OP- I would write Nike and explain.
For me, when I'm ready to spend $200.00 on a watch I'm torn between Nike and Garmin.
no warranty?
Hopeingtoimprove wrote:
I Like the Nike Sports watch, but it has broken 3 times due to water/sweat getting in it(suppose to be water resistant). Running warehouse said they can no longer send me another one. Should I risk it and buy another Nike watch or Go with a Garmin Forerunner 10? relatively same price.
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