Top 10 GPS watches Buying

1. Suunto X10M Wrist-Top GPS Computer Watch

Features: 
 

• Faster GPS performance than any other Suunto Watch
• Top notch GPS tracking in difficult conditions, such as when you're in a storm or thick jungle
• Long battery life and universal USB chargeability
• Plan routes on your PC and upload them to your watch
• Calculate speed, distance, direction, and time to your next waypoint
• Find home
• Includes altimeter, barometer, and compass
• 100 m water resistant
• Complete watch functions: calendar, alarm, dual time, and stop watch

2. Timex Ironman Bodylink Trail Runner T5J985 

Features: 

• Combines GPS location data with heart rate monitor for serious runners
• Provides latitude and longitude, altitude/elevation data; record up to 10 waypoints for Track Back
• Chest strap heart rate monitor provides target zones with alarm and time in zone
• 100-hour chronograph; 100-lap memory; 5 alarms
• Watch is water resistant to 50 meters (165 feet); up to 2-year battery life

 

  3. Timex Ironman T5G311

 

 Features: 

 

• Target Heart Rate Zones
• Average Heart Rate for Workout and Lap
• Time in Zone
• Max Heart Rate Zone Calculation
• Digital Data Transmission
• Data Recorder 2 Compatible

 

4. Timex Ironman Bodylink T5F011

 

 Features:

 

• Combines GPS location data with heart rate monitor for serious runners
• Provides latitude and longitude, altitude/elevation data
• Chest strap heart rate monitor provides target zones with alarm and time in zone
• 100-hour chronograph; 100-lap memory; 5 alarms
• Watch is water resistant to 50 meters (165 feet); up to 2-year battery life

 

 5. Garmin Forerunner 101 

 

Features:

 

• Mark specific locations, and then look-up and navigate to these points using an electronic map.
• Amount of calories burned can be tracked and calculated over the course of a workout.
• Lap history--such as lap time, lap distance, and average pace--can be stored for 5000 laps.
• Performance data can be automatically archived and calculated to provide an accurate record.
• Automated stopwatch provides auto-lap and auto-pause features.
• Pace whistle sounds alert when you begin traveling slower or faster than your desired pace.
• Time and distance whistles can be set to sound when you reach a specified duration or distance in your workout.

 

 6. Suunto T4C 

Features:

 

• Use Suunto Coach to get a personalized, detailed training schedule
• Calculate your real-time heart rate and calorie consumption
• Get real-time Training Effect
• Measure your speed, distance, and cadence with optional Suunto PODs
• Use interference-free digital ANT transmission and coding to securely pair your Suunto devices
• Colour options: Black Volcano and Black Frost

 

7. Polar RS800CX

Features:
 

• Sophisticated training watch designed for dedicated, multi-sport endurance athletes
• Integrated Polar ProTrainer 5 software lets you create custom GPS routes and maps
• Displays heart rate as percentage of maximum, bpm, and within target zone indicator
• Compatible with complete range of W.I.N.D. sensors for tracking speed and distance
• Built-in altimeter for altitude analysis; 12/24-hour clock; 2-year warranty

 

8. Garmin Forerunner 310 

 Features:

 

• Waterproof to a depth of 50 meters, so you can wear it in the pool or the lake to time your swim
• Tracks bike and run data and sends it wirelessly to your computer
• Track your position, distance, and pace; add accessories to measure heart rate, power data and more
• 20 hours of battery life
• One-year limited warranty

 

9. Garmin Forerunner 305

 

 Features:

 

• High-Sensitivity, Watch-Like GPS Receiver That Provides Exceptional Signal Reception
• 1 Piece Training Assistant That Provides Athletes With Precise Speed, Distance & Pace Data
• Includes Training Center Software, Which Allows Users To Download Workout Data For A Detailed Analysis
• Used For Multiple Sports Such As Cycling, Cross- Country Skiing & Windsurfing
• Data Acquired May Also Be Analyzed With Motionbased, Which Provides Online Mapping & Route Sharing

 

10. Garmin Forerunner 405

 

  Features:

 

• Touch bezel lets you change screens with a simple tap (no more fumbling for buttons)
• Training features that continuously monitors your time, distance, pace, calories and heart rate (when paired with heart rate monitor)
• ANT + Sport wireless platform wirelessly sends your data to your computer
• Includes both the USB ANT Stick and Heart Rate Monitor
• Download recorded courses to compete against previous workouts or race a Virtual Partner