- Is the Timex Ironman Essential 10 good for running?
- Yes for basic timing. It has a stopwatch and countdown timer for intervals and laps. It does not record GPS distance or heart rate, so you would pair it with a phone or another device for that.
- Can you swim with it?
- Yes. Timex rates the Ironman line for water resistance suitable for swimming and showering. Avoid pressing the buttons underwater.
- Does it need charging?
- No. It runs on a coin-cell battery that lasts years in normal use and is replaced when the display dims.
- Does it connect to a phone?
- No. It has no Bluetooth, app or sync. All timing is done on the watch itself.
- How does it compare with a Garmin GPS watch?
- The Ironman is simpler, tougher and needs no charging, but it lacks GPS, heart rate and workout uploads. Choose it for basic timing; choose a Garmin if you need training data.
- What is in the box?
- The watch with its resin strap and a printed instruction booklet. No charger or cable is included because the watch does not need one.
- Where is the Ironman E10 Digital Dial cheapest?
- At eBay, for $24.99, 53% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Ironman E10 Digital Dial?
- 12 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, ProPride Marine, Target, Walmart, Overlanded.