Best Men's Wrist Watches
With full 200M WR, Shock Resistant, 24Hr stopwatch and countdown timer, standard issue never looked this good. Shock-resistant sport watch featuring multi-function rectangular dial with afterglow EL backlight, daily alarm, and countdown timer.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To correct this, I removed the band and put my old nylon strap holders in its place from an older G-Shock."
"This is the watch. If your "watch collection" is 3.5 broken watches, this watch is for you."
"the buttons can be hard to push and the numbers alot smaller the I would preffer."
"Nice watch for a steal."
"Great watch works fantastic."
"I like this watch, it is not too large, but not small and it looks rugged enough to take some punishment like wearing it to the park, gym or beach!"
"Excellent watch, beautiful and durable."
"I have only owned it for a little over a week but it arrived the day before we left for Florida for vacation so it has already been subjected to swimming pools, deep sea fishing, hot tubs, and some serious ocean jet skiing."
The Casio F91W digital sports watch is a tried and true style for casual and sporty wear. Functions include 1/100-second digital stopwatch, hourly time signal, auto calendar, and day/date.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I still wear them, still love them, but mostly I just want a watch that keeps nice, precise time, doesn’t stand out from my wrist 3/4 inch and hopefully looks juuuust a little dorky. I like to go on a run a couple times a week and wear a watch. I don’t sleep or shower with my watch on unless I’m camping or in a hotel. Also, when I’m in a meeting or I’ve been pinned-down by someone I don’t want to talk to and I want to know if this really is taking forever or if my perception of the passage of time is just being warped- it’s easier to sneak a peek at a digital watch and get a precise read. I realized a few months ago that I really am just as happy wearing a $15 Casio as I am with my $250 Suunto and that most days I don’t need to know the barometric pressure. But I like having a variety of watches (including the Suunto, which is fabulous). Recently I got on Amazon and ordered a bunch of new cheap Casio watches. It has a fairly low profile- doesn’t catch on pockets or shirt sleeves. The light works well enough for me to see how slow I am even while I’m bouncing down the road. Casio WV-200A ($40-ish) Waceceptor Digital Black with chrome and red. This one is the only watch of the group that you can set it so it doesn’t beep every time you push a button. Sometimes I like to set a stopwatch in a meeting so I can see how long somebody is going on with some bullsh*t. Strangely, timing somebody’s bullsh*t is a nice distraction from the bullsh*t. But I don’t like my watch to beep when I’m doing pushing buttons. Countdown timer is nice and many of my other watches don’t have one. I don’t give it extra points for the whole Wave Ceptor thing. Doesn’t add any value for me and it kinda sucks battery. This watch has been on my wrist for a full day of snorkelling and handled it beautifully. I live in a land-locked state, so when I get to the ocean, I’m in the water ALL DAY LONG. I can’t dive deeper than maybe 20 feet, so it’s not a serious test for a watch that says it’s good to 200m. Nice, simple and never catches your sleeve in a dress shirt. Some people are smart enough to read an analog watch that doesn’t have numbers on it- just dots. I don’t know if Casio was really trying to make a watch that looks fancy but it’s really a dork-bomb, or if they we’re going for dork-bomb as their aim. 1980’s wannabe stockbroker, cool old guy who doesn’t give a sh*t, little bit of silver under the sleeve to catch someone’s eye- oh wait it’s a friggin Casio digital. It ranks pretty high on the ‘Dork’ scale. Proud to say I’ve never worn this watch along with flannel and a beanie."
"I wanted a cheap watch to bang up since I scratched a nicer one while lifting."
"During discussions with our MTI as a group, the room would be filled with the deafening perfectly timed BEEP on an hourly basis."
"Back in the dreaded years of high school, I really needed a watch for the SAT, something simple and efficient. If you're a fellow zombie hunter and want a sturdy, indestructible watch, this is the watch for you!"
"This is the watch you buy when even using a G shock isn't enough."
"Although the description says that it’s not water resistant, I’ve gotten it wet washing my hands a lot, and it was fine. It’s pretty scratch resistant too…I’ve dropped and smacked my hand against metal-y things and it’s held up very well. It’s not a stylish or fancy watch but I’ve seen a lot of guys with wear this watch and a couple of girls too."
"This is the best watch ever... My mom wore one while she was in the Army many years ago, and when she dropped me off for OCS, we went by the PX and she bought me one - I've worn it every day ever since."
A durable mineral window shields the square digital-gray dial face, which features a digital time display along with the day, date, and month. battery life: 10 years.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The rubber strap is comfortable and does not feel strange around your wrist."
"This is a great watch. It no only shows the time, it shows day and date."
"I assume the battery is dying. I'm giving it 3 stars just because they say the battery lasts 10 years, and that's clearly a lie."
"I really like this watch especially the price!"
"The watch is light and not bulky on my wrist, and fits nicely."
"If you're considering a Bluetooth watch, don't do it!"
"Great price and easy to use."
"It works, has a 10 year battery, works when swimming in the ocean, has a light, an alarm and a stopwatch; keeps dual time zone time."
Best Men's Outdoor Recreation Sport Watches
Casio Men's G-Shock Classic Digital Watch. Countdown Timer, Auto-repeat function, Hourly Time Signal, Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2039). the flashing stops and the watch goes back to the timekeeping mode automatically.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I read the reviews first, some pretty scary in talking about non-stainless steel cheapening, or non-functioning ("overly recessed") buttons or faulty light. All are marked with the same model # (different factory codes) and this Chinese incarnation is marked "St. Steel" rather than "stainless" and a few other minor shifts in the back engraving (adding info on the shock casing too). But, so far, wherever it was pieced together or however the parts are procured, this is a standard-issue G-Shock Casio watch, so far exactly the same in appearance and function as my others. Well, I've at times ended up with a red or dry patch on my wrist (especially underneath, as I'll flip the watch to see the front when snorkeling/diving underwater). It's true (but no doubt individual) that the watch and band (bulky and metallic as they are) can cause a rash or dryness, "for some of the people some of the time", but I'm only one person."
"I end-up purchasing a new one when the band finally gives-out (cannot purchase exact replacement band)."
"13 months after purchase and I've come to wear my G-Shock classic almost exclusively over other watches in casual circumstances due to its comfortable fit and extreme durability, without looking cheesy."
"Looks slick on the wrist, good basic functionality with no frills, comfortable enough to wear as a daily watch. However, keep in mind that the watch is new, and because I just started wearing it, I want to give the band some time to mold a bit to the shape of my wrist. I don't wear bulky watches and what I really like about this G-Shock is its conservative size: it fits great on my smaller wrist. If you're looking for a watch that gives you more functions, get a different watch. The strap is noticeably uncomfortable on my wrist...even a bit more so than when I first got the watch. I plan to get a more comfortable strap for this watch (one that makes my wrist feel like I'm not wearing a watch)."
Best Men's Sports Accessories
▷ With comfort, lift, and spirituality in mind to fit your activities, our polarized sunglasses have a filter that reduces glare from reflecting surfaces (water, snow, road pavement) which interfere with vision, and we insist on doing well in creating cool eyewear from appearance not only protection function. ▷ Light-weight sunglasses can hardly feel them on your face, but they are durable sunglasses could be highly useful for any sports to make you feel more comfortable. PRODUCTS DIMENSION- Lens height:40 mm (1.57 inches); lens width:66mm (2.59 inches); leg length:140mm(5.51 inches); nose bridge:12-30 mm (0.47-1.18 inches); frame length: 140mm (5.51 inches). Lightweight design is ideal for motorcycle and cycling bicycle, driving, running, fishing, racing, skiing, climbing, trekking or other outdoor activities. Rimless jacket frame design enables clear lower vision field. LIFETIME BREAKAGE WARRANTY ON FRAME- Frames and lens are unbreakable for no risk purchasing.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My husband researched and purchased these, and this is his review: I used to be a tried and true Oakley's man until my cash flow said other wise. The lenses provide me with crisp viewing, and are not set too close to my face so they don't fog, even when I jump back into my air conditioned truck."
"They fit my nose really well there soft on the bridge of my nose and lightweight on my face i honestly cant tell the difference between these and my husbands oakleys i like them just as much."
"Very nice sunglasses!"
"They came with a really nice carrying case, a drawstring pouch and a microfiber cloth."
"The best part about these are the fully rubberized nose piece that is bendable and flexes easily."
"Your sunglasses are very nice they're not like what you would buy if you walked into the dollar store or Walmart or wherever they're nice quality designer sunglasses and they're not expensive they are just in general very nice top quality designer sunglasses fast shipping is a huge Plus thank you."
"The fit is a bit snug on my head and can get uncomfortable for me at times."
"Glasses work pretty good, not great but good."
Best Surf, Skate & Street Wrist Watches
With full 200M WR, Shock Resistant, 24Hr stopwatch and countdown timer, standard issue never looked this good. Shock-resistant sport watch featuring multi-function rectangular dial with afterglow EL backlight, daily alarm, and countdown timer.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To correct this, I removed the band and put my old nylon strap holders in its place from an older G-Shock."
"This is the watch. If your "watch collection" is 3.5 broken watches, this watch is for you."
"the buttons can be hard to push and the numbers alot smaller the I would preffer."
"Nice watch for a steal."
"Great watch works fantastic."
"I like this watch, it is not too large, but not small and it looks rugged enough to take some punishment like wearing it to the park, gym or beach!"
"Excellent watch, beautiful and durable."
"I have only owned it for a little over a week but it arrived the day before we left for Florida for vacation so it has already been subjected to swimming pools, deep sea fishing, hot tubs, and some serious ocean jet skiing."
Best Surf, Skate & Street Watches
With full 200M WR, Shock Resistant, 24Hr stopwatch and countdown timer, standard issue never looked this good. Shock-resistant sport watch featuring multi-function rectangular dial with afterglow EL backlight, daily alarm, and countdown timer.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To correct this, I removed the band and put my old nylon strap holders in its place from an older G-Shock."
"This is the watch. If your "watch collection" is 3.5 broken watches, this watch is for you."
"the buttons can be hard to push and the numbers alot smaller the I would preffer."
"Nice watch for a steal."
"Great watch works fantastic."
"I like this watch, it is not too large, but not small and it looks rugged enough to take some punishment like wearing it to the park, gym or beach!"
"Excellent watch, beautiful and durable."
"I have only owned it for a little over a week but it arrived the day before we left for Florida for vacation so it has already been subjected to swimming pools, deep sea fishing, hot tubs, and some serious ocean jet skiing."
Best Men's Pocket Watches
PurePulse continuous heart rate and multi-sport modes enhance every exercise, while next-generation features like Connected GPS and FitStar workouts on your wrist help you take your fitness to the next level. Stay connected with call, text & calendar alerts and notifications from your favorite apps like Gmail, Facebook and more (when phone is nearby).Start a FitStar workout on your wrist and get step-by-step instructions and graphics to ensure you complete each move correctly.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"PROs: - Large screen, easy to read display. - Nice gorilla glass screen that doesn't get scratched. - Accurate heart rate monitor without the need for chest strap. - Automatically tracks steps, sleep, workouts, heart rate. You really don't need to manually start activities like running, walking, or elliptical, the watch automatically picks up these activities and logs them based on movement and heart rate. CONs: - Hexagonal design may not be aesthetically pleasing (but not bad once you get used to it). - No built-in GPS to map runs and bike rides (need to carry phone to map). - Not waterproof so can't be worn in the pool. - Watch needs to be removed from frame every time for charging. - Screen doesn't always come on when I raise my wrist. **. SCREEN – I am used to wearing somewhat large watches like the Garmin 920XT, and the Blaze is just fine. Yes, the design may seem odd a bit at first given the width and the space between the frame and actual watch, but the benefit of a large size is that the screen is super easy to read without having to pull your wrist up, a simple flick and you can view all snapshots and smart notifications in a discrete way (useful when you're sitting in meetings). The screen, similar to the Apple watch, stays off, and can be turned on with the simple turn of a wrist. I have found that raising the wrist doesn't always turn on the screen (this works flawlessly with the Apple watch), however if you "flick" your wrist towards you, the screen will turn on right away. I have extensively compared heart rate shown by the Blaze to that shown by the Apple watch (which is usually WAY off) and that shown by my Garmin chest strap HRM, which is considered the most accurate. With the built-in heart rate monitor, it automatically tracks your activities and calories burnt in case you forget to manually start a workout on the watch. With the Blaze, it has an Auto-Sleep feature that doesn't require you to turn on the sleep mode, it will automatically detect that you are sleeping based on lack of movement and heart rate. I did notice that if I am using my phone like listening to music (and not looking at the phone screen), notifications do not show on the watch. I charger like the Apple watch would have been ideal where you can simply drop the watch on the charging pad and it will charge right away. That being said, I have accidentally worn the Blaze in the shower a few times already (I'm probably still used to my Garmin watch which I didn't need to take off) and the watch held up just fine. QUICK COMPARISON WITH APPLE WATCH: - Apple watch is sleeker and feels more comfortable on the wrist. - Apple watch has a better and crisper resolution compared to Blaze's screen. Apple watch doesn't track sleep and requires you to manually start logging an activity. - Both have smart notifications and show text messages, calls, calendar appointments, but Apple watch lets you do more like view WhatsApp messages and other phone notifications, and answer calls right on the watch. - Blaze has a 5-6 day battery life with normal use compared to Apple watch which needs to be charged every 1-2 days. - Blaze - $199, Apple watch - $349 for base model. BOTTOM LINE: - If you have an older fitness tracker band like the Fitbit Flex or Jawbone Up, the Blaze is a great upgrade with all its new features (heart rate monitor, auto activity/sleep tracker, smart notifications). - If you have an Apple watch, I guess the Blaze doesn't offer that much more to make it worthy of a switch (though I'm a huge fan of the accurate HRM and auto tracking in the Blaze). Just adding a few minor observations in addition to the initial review: - If you let the watch automatically track a workout, it starts logging it after the first 5-10 minutes, basically only once your heart rate picks up. Minor issue, immaterial in my opinion - if you want a precise log of your workouts, you can manually start the workout on the watch and it will log it as a 1-hour workout. - The watch automatically detects when you're sleeping based on movement (lack of) and heart rate, however it doesn't automatically turn off notifications during this time. To turn off notifications when sleeping, you can either put your phone in sleep mode, or switch off notifications on the watch by simply swiping down on the main screen."
"It continually tracks your heart rate, your steps, stairs climbed, calories burned, active minutes, miles, exercise, and sleep. It seamlessly works with the FitBit app, which can also help you keep track of your calories consumed (works with apps like MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, etc), water intake, and weight. All of them have been the Milanese style bands and the ones that came from china caused major hives/break outs on my wrist, one of which required a prescription cream to resolve. One milanese band has worked consistently well for me without skin issues and no problems with the magnet slipping. Please note this is NOT an affiliate link and none of the things in the post are sponsored. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01J0RAP3U/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1. -As of the date of this review, the watch does NOT have "reminder to move" functionality. Doing some reading, it looks like FitBit plans to have a firmware update in the future to include this, but as of now, it does not. What I would like to see is a reminder to move during hours that you set based on the amount of steps you want to achieve in a day. I had a fitness tracker several years ago that would buzz if you had been sedentary for 10 minutes. This functionality would be great for people with office jobs that sit all day. FitBit has a proprietary charger so you can't just use any standard cord to plug it in. You have to take the face of the watch out of the band and put it in a boxed-frame like charger to charge. I haven't had a problem with it, but I did have a couple of glass screen protectors on it and they both broke within a day, but my watch face is still fine without scratches."
Best Men's Smartwatches
Stay connected with call, text & calendar alerts and notifications from your favorite apps like Gmail, Facebook and more (when phone is nearby).Start a FitStar workout on your wrist and get step-by-step instructions and graphics to ensure you complete each move correctly.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"PROs: - Large screen, easy to read display. - Nice gorilla glass screen that doesn't get scratched. - Accurate heart rate monitor without the need for chest strap. - Automatically tracks steps, sleep, workouts, heart rate. You really don't need to manually start activities like running, walking, or elliptical, the watch automatically picks up these activities and logs them based on movement and heart rate. CONs: - Hexagonal design may not be aesthetically pleasing (but not bad once you get used to it). - No built-in GPS to map runs and bike rides (need to carry phone to map). - Not waterproof so can't be worn in the pool. - Watch needs to be removed from frame every time for charging. - Screen doesn't always come on when I raise my wrist. **. SCREEN – I am used to wearing somewhat large watches like the Garmin 920XT, and the Blaze is just fine. Yes, the design may seem odd a bit at first given the width and the space between the frame and actual watch, but the benefit of a large size is that the screen is super easy to read without having to pull your wrist up, a simple flick and you can view all snapshots and smart notifications in a discrete way (useful when you're sitting in meetings). The screen, similar to the Apple watch, stays off, and can be turned on with the simple turn of a wrist. I have found that raising the wrist doesn't always turn on the screen (this works flawlessly with the Apple watch), however if you "flick" your wrist towards you, the screen will turn on right away. I have extensively compared heart rate shown by the Blaze to that shown by the Apple watch (which is usually WAY off) and that shown by my Garmin chest strap HRM, which is considered the most accurate. With the built-in heart rate monitor, it automatically tracks your activities and calories burnt in case you forget to manually start a workout on the watch. With the Blaze, it has an Auto-Sleep feature that doesn't require you to turn on the sleep mode, it will automatically detect that you are sleeping based on lack of movement and heart rate. I did notice that if I am using my phone like listening to music (and not looking at the phone screen), notifications do not show on the watch. I charger like the Apple watch would have been ideal where you can simply drop the watch on the charging pad and it will charge right away. That being said, I have accidentally worn the Blaze in the shower a few times already (I'm probably still used to my Garmin watch which I didn't need to take off) and the watch held up just fine. QUICK COMPARISON WITH APPLE WATCH: - Apple watch is sleeker and feels more comfortable on the wrist. - Apple watch has a better and crisper resolution compared to Blaze's screen. Apple watch doesn't track sleep and requires you to manually start logging an activity. - Both have smart notifications and show text messages, calls, calendar appointments, but Apple watch lets you do more like view WhatsApp messages and other phone notifications, and answer calls right on the watch. - Blaze has a 5-6 day battery life with normal use compared to Apple watch which needs to be charged every 1-2 days. - Blaze - $199, Apple watch - $349 for base model. BOTTOM LINE: - If you have an older fitness tracker band like the Fitbit Flex or Jawbone Up, the Blaze is a great upgrade with all its new features (heart rate monitor, auto activity/sleep tracker, smart notifications). - If you have an Apple watch, I guess the Blaze doesn't offer that much more to make it worthy of a switch (though I'm a huge fan of the accurate HRM and auto tracking in the Blaze). Just adding a few minor observations in addition to the initial review: - If you let the watch automatically track a workout, it starts logging it after the first 5-10 minutes, basically only once your heart rate picks up. Minor issue, immaterial in my opinion - if you want a precise log of your workouts, you can manually start the workout on the watch and it will log it as a 1-hour workout. - The watch automatically detects when you're sleeping based on movement (lack of) and heart rate, however it doesn't automatically turn off notifications during this time. To turn off notifications when sleeping, you can either put your phone in sleep mode, or switch off notifications on the watch by simply swiping down on the main screen."
"It continually tracks your heart rate, your steps, stairs climbed, calories burned, active minutes, miles, exercise, and sleep. It seamlessly works with the FitBit app, which can also help you keep track of your calories consumed (works with apps like MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, etc), water intake, and weight. All of them have been the Milanese style bands and the ones that came from china caused major hives/break outs on my wrist, one of which required a prescription cream to resolve. One milanese band has worked consistently well for me without skin issues and no problems with the magnet slipping. Please note this is NOT an affiliate link and none of the things in the post are sponsored. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01J0RAP3U/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1. -As of the date of this review, the watch does NOT have "reminder to move" functionality. Doing some reading, it looks like FitBit plans to have a firmware update in the future to include this, but as of now, it does not. What I would like to see is a reminder to move during hours that you set based on the amount of steps you want to achieve in a day. I had a fitness tracker several years ago that would buzz if you had been sedentary for 10 minutes. This functionality would be great for people with office jobs that sit all day. FitBit has a proprietary charger so you can't just use any standard cord to plug it in. You have to take the face of the watch out of the band and put it in a boxed-frame like charger to charge. I haven't had a problem with it, but I did have a couple of glass screen protectors on it and they both broke within a day, but my watch face is still fine without scratches."
Best Men's Watch Bands
- Garmin Vivoactive 3 / Vivomove HR | 20mm width. - Huawei Watch / Fit | 18mm width. - Huawei Watch 2 | 20mm. - Huawei Watch 2 Classic | 22mm width. - LG Watch Style | 18mm width. - LG Watch / Urbane / R | 22mm width. - Moto 360 2nd Gen Women's 42mm | 16mm width. - Moto 360 2nd Gen Men's 42mm | 20mm width. - Moto 360 2nd Gen 46mm | 22mm width. SMART WATCH WIDTHS: 'Product Description' section on this page lists proper widths for Asus Zenwatch & Zenwatch 2; Q, Q Tailor, Q Gazer; Huawei Watch, Watch 2 & Watch 2 Classic; Moto360 Gen2 42mm Men's & Women's & Moto360 Gen2 46mm; LG Watch, Urbane G, Urbane R & Watch Style; Pebble, Pebble 2, Pebble Round Large & most other Pebbles; Samsung Gear S2 Classic, S3 Classic, S3 Frontier, Gear Sport; Withings Activite, Steel HR 36mm & Steel HR 40mm and More. IDEAL COMFORT & PERFECT FOR FITNESS: Textured back prevents slipping, improves comfort and airflow; Waterproof and washable (eliminate stink!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I mainly bought these to give my leather watch band a rest."
"I actually like it better than the original band - the holes are larger & more numerous (I have a tiny wrist, so I'm usually having to punch a hole), and it actually feels more comfortable than the Withings band that came with my watch."
"Just got this and put it on to my Casio Databank watch which, last week, had the pin drop out of my replacement band."
"I have several Barton bands and I really enjoy them. Way to go, Barton!"
"It replaces the band for my Fossil CH2647 watch after one of the two rubber guides for the band broke."
"The quick release spring bars make it extremely easy to swap watch bands."
"In the pics, the band looks more like a darker, maroon color, which is what I wanted because the colors at the high school where I teach are maroon and white. On a plus side of this, I'm keeping the Crimson Red band because red is my favorite color and I am an Alabama Crimson Tide fan, so it works out well enough."
"I can't attest to the band's quality, but the "Aqua" band is not the same color as the "Aqua/White" Pebble 2 +HR monitor so I can't recommend it as a replacement."
Best Men's Certified Pre-Owned Watches
PurePulse continuous heart rate and multi-sport modes enhance every exercise, while next-generation features like Connected GPS and FitStar workouts on your wrist help you take your fitness to the next level. Stay connected with call, text & calendar alerts and notifications from your favorite apps like Gmail, Facebook and more (when phone is nearby).Start a FitStar workout on your wrist and get step-by-step instructions and graphics to ensure you complete each move correctly.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"PROs: - Large screen, easy to read display. - Nice gorilla glass screen that doesn't get scratched. - Accurate heart rate monitor without the need for chest strap. - Automatically tracks steps, sleep, workouts, heart rate. You really don't need to manually start activities like running, walking, or elliptical, the watch automatically picks up these activities and logs them based on movement and heart rate. CONs: - Hexagonal design may not be aesthetically pleasing (but not bad once you get used to it). - No built-in GPS to map runs and bike rides (need to carry phone to map). - Not waterproof so can't be worn in the pool. - Watch needs to be removed from frame every time for charging. - Screen doesn't always come on when I raise my wrist. **. SCREEN – I am used to wearing somewhat large watches like the Garmin 920XT, and the Blaze is just fine. Yes, the design may seem odd a bit at first given the width and the space between the frame and actual watch, but the benefit of a large size is that the screen is super easy to read without having to pull your wrist up, a simple flick and you can view all snapshots and smart notifications in a discrete way (useful when you're sitting in meetings). The screen, similar to the Apple watch, stays off, and can be turned on with the simple turn of a wrist. I have found that raising the wrist doesn't always turn on the screen (this works flawlessly with the Apple watch), however if you "flick" your wrist towards you, the screen will turn on right away. I have extensively compared heart rate shown by the Blaze to that shown by the Apple watch (which is usually WAY off) and that shown by my Garmin chest strap HRM, which is considered the most accurate. With the built-in heart rate monitor, it automatically tracks your activities and calories burnt in case you forget to manually start a workout on the watch. With the Blaze, it has an Auto-Sleep feature that doesn't require you to turn on the sleep mode, it will automatically detect that you are sleeping based on lack of movement and heart rate. I did notice that if I am using my phone like listening to music (and not looking at the phone screen), notifications do not show on the watch. I charger like the Apple watch would have been ideal where you can simply drop the watch on the charging pad and it will charge right away. That being said, I have accidentally worn the Blaze in the shower a few times already (I'm probably still used to my Garmin watch which I didn't need to take off) and the watch held up just fine. QUICK COMPARISON WITH APPLE WATCH: - Apple watch is sleeker and feels more comfortable on the wrist. - Apple watch has a better and crisper resolution compared to Blaze's screen. Apple watch doesn't track sleep and requires you to manually start logging an activity. - Both have smart notifications and show text messages, calls, calendar appointments, but Apple watch lets you do more like view WhatsApp messages and other phone notifications, and answer calls right on the watch. - Blaze has a 5-6 day battery life with normal use compared to Apple watch which needs to be charged every 1-2 days. - Blaze - $199, Apple watch - $349 for base model. BOTTOM LINE: - If you have an older fitness tracker band like the Fitbit Flex or Jawbone Up, the Blaze is a great upgrade with all its new features (heart rate monitor, auto activity/sleep tracker, smart notifications). - If you have an Apple watch, I guess the Blaze doesn't offer that much more to make it worthy of a switch (though I'm a huge fan of the accurate HRM and auto tracking in the Blaze). Just adding a few minor observations in addition to the initial review: - If you let the watch automatically track a workout, it starts logging it after the first 5-10 minutes, basically only once your heart rate picks up. Minor issue, immaterial in my opinion - if you want a precise log of your workouts, you can manually start the workout on the watch and it will log it as a 1-hour workout. - The watch automatically detects when you're sleeping based on movement (lack of) and heart rate, however it doesn't automatically turn off notifications during this time. To turn off notifications when sleeping, you can either put your phone in sleep mode, or switch off notifications on the watch by simply swiping down on the main screen."
"It continually tracks your heart rate, your steps, stairs climbed, calories burned, active minutes, miles, exercise, and sleep. It seamlessly works with the FitBit app, which can also help you keep track of your calories consumed (works with apps like MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, etc), water intake, and weight. All of them have been the Milanese style bands and the ones that came from china caused major hives/break outs on my wrist, one of which required a prescription cream to resolve. One milanese band has worked consistently well for me without skin issues and no problems with the magnet slipping. Please note this is NOT an affiliate link and none of the things in the post are sponsored. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01J0RAP3U/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1. -As of the date of this review, the watch does NOT have "reminder to move" functionality. Doing some reading, it looks like FitBit plans to have a firmware update in the future to include this, but as of now, it does not. What I would like to see is a reminder to move during hours that you set based on the amount of steps you want to achieve in a day. I had a fitness tracker several years ago that would buzz if you had been sedentary for 10 minutes. This functionality would be great for people with office jobs that sit all day. FitBit has a proprietary charger so you can't just use any standard cord to plug it in. You have to take the face of the watch out of the band and put it in a boxed-frame like charger to charge. I haven't had a problem with it, but I did have a couple of glass screen protectors on it and they both broke within a day, but my watch face is still fine without scratches."