Our Review of the Suunto t3 and t3c
The Suunto t3 Training Watch is a fantastic little device designed to assist you in improving your level of physical fitness. The t3 not only tracks the time, it also monitors your heart rate and calories burned during a workout. Coupled with the Suunto Bike/Stroller POD (which attaches easily to your bicycle or stroller wheels), the Suunto t3 Training Watch can also provide speed and distance information while you work out with your bike or jogging stroller.
Moms and dads who like to keep in shape can use the Suunto t3 to keep track of and improve their fitness. The t3 Training Watch provides all the information you will need to reach and exceed your conditioning goals.
The Suunto t3 helps you maximize the results of your workout routine by providing up to the second information on the "Training Effect" of your workouts. Training Effect monitors your heartbeat-by-heartbeat performance and uses a simple 1 - 5 scale that displays the improvement of your aerobic conditioning. If yesterday's workout was a 2, and progress is your objective, shoot for a 3 the next day.
Also in the Suunto Training Watch Series you'll find the Suunto t4 and the Suunto t6, two more advanced sports watches that have features over and above the more basic Suunto t3. The t3 is the most affordable model in the Suunto t-Series.
All t-Series watches come with a heart-rate belt that will work even with other electronic devices working in the area. A special ANT heart rate belt, with integrated memory storage, is also available.All Suunto watches use a menu-based interface, similar to a mobile phone. They are water resistant up to 100 ft, and come with software for your PC that allows you to record a personal training log that reflects the progression of your health and performance.
The Suunto t3 has a long list of features and functions. To learn more, click the 'Features' tab below.
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Suunto Watch Face Specs(cm/mm)
- Thickness
- 1.32
- Visible LCD Area
- 2.57
- Total Display Area
- 3.58
- Casing Diameter
- 4.22
Time
- 12/24 hour clock
- Calendar clock
- 1daily alarms
- Dual time
Heart Rate
- Memory Capacity: 15 logs
- Real time calories
- Training Effect
- HR limits
- ANT - digital coded heartrate / speed signals
- Average HR shown in real time
Chronograph
- Max number of split times in memory: 50
- Timers: interval, warm-up, countdown
- Stopwatch
Power
- Low battery warning
- User replaceable battery
Other Features
- Dot-matrix display
- Menu-based user interface
- Water resistance: 30m/100ft
- Selectable metric/imperial units
- Compatible with PODS
Suunto Watch Face Specs(cm)
- Thickness: 1.32
- Visible LCD Area: 2.57
- Total Display Area: 3.58
- Casing Diameter: 4.22
Suunto t3 and t3c Reviews
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Love it!! Miss it!! Want it to work again!!
Reviewer: Mike Freeman , Aliso Viejo, CA
Date: September 25, 2009
I recieved my Black T3 as a birthday gift as I was getting back into shape after passing 40! I love it and have used it as both a HRM and an attractive daily use timepiece. I have recieved many compliments on its appearance. I really enjoy its light weight and dual time functions as I travel quite a bit for work. I am always traveling with my HR strap to various hotels around the country.
All this being said, when I am without my T3 I miss it terribly. I have changed the battery twice without issue, but when I last changed it, the display freaked out! I have tried two different, new batteries and have gotten three different outcomes, none of them good!
1) the watch locks up as soon as I replace the back cover
2) the display starts displaying random characters and blacking out the led display.
3) the backlight comes on and won't turn off, and the watch functions again lock up.
As I recieved this as a gift I do not have a reciept. It is still within the two year warranty period but I do not know how to prove this...
I have always enjoyed the Suunto products and am currently looking into the T9 for diving and the X6 HRT as an all-around activity watch...
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t3c - problems, but the jury's still out
Reviewer: Anonymous , Radnor, PA
Date: July 23, 2009
I just bought the t3c, and though I love the functionality and looks of it, I had moisture under the crystal after 4 days, (the only exposure to water was in the shower), and I started noticing a less-than-new looking crystal after only a couple of days because it was already scratching. (It looks like cheap plastic.)
I am sending the watch back to have the moisture problem taken care of, so I'll see how, (and how quickly), they take care of that.
Aside from the issues above, i love it so much that I have already started looking into a t6c to add the altimeter function; but I'm not spending another dime until I get satisfaction on the one I just bought.
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The t3c rocks!
Reviewer: Anonymous , Salt Lake City, UT
Date: July 19, 2009
I just received the t3c for my birthday and it is an awesome monitor it has a ton of functions that are very helpful while training. I really like this model because its perfect for triathlons and just an all around physically active person. Also the chest strap is one of the more comfortable I've had.
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Attractive, but poor quality...
Reviewer: Chris G. , Boston, MA
Date: July 06, 2009
I still think the design of the Suunto watches is very attractive and modern; however, I am disapointed by the quality of the T3. The most notable flaw is the very scratchable face on the watch, which is very disapointing for a watch in this price range. Further, the band on the watch is not at all resilient and will barely last the average user a year and a replacement will run you north of $20. Also, a portion of the pixels on the left-hand side of my watch no longer populate so it is difficult to fully utilize all of the watch functions. Finally, my backlight stopped working, as well. You might think that I have abused the watch, but that is not the case. I wear it running and to work...that's about it. My recommendation would be to consider a competitors watch, which will be more durable and more user friendly.
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t3c rocks!
Reviewer: Anonymous , Santa Fe, NM
Date: April 09, 2009
This watch was the perfect balance between form and function. I'm an amateur athelete who was looking for the basics in body measurements and a stylish watch without breaking the bank. The t3c is it...
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Great Watch
Reviewer: Zach , Phoenix, AZ
Date: February 15, 2009
This is my second T3. the first had water damage because one of the screws came loose and I didn't notice it until after it was too late. This is the most comfortable watch I have worn. With its function and good looks it is the best running watch I have used.
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Very disappionted, frozen 3 times in 1 month. Lost training logs.
Reviewer: ben , manhattan, KS
Date: February 08, 2009
I've had the watch for about 1 month now. Upon first impressions the watch looked like it came out of a gumball machine, and the watch face is raised making it prone to getting easily scratched(luckily mine hasn't scratched yet). So far the watch has frozen 3 times. The first time the face froze-no buttons worked the display did not move. The second time(about a week later) the backlight would not turn off no matter what combination of buttons I pressed. And today was the third and final time. While sleeping the watch has decided to turn itself off and not come back on. If the battery is dead, then the low bat indicator does not work. But that's not the case. I took the battery out, set the watch down for about 10 minutes, put the same battery back in and now it works again. Too bad all my logs got erased. The battery compartment seems poorly designed also, sometimes can be very hard to open, even with using a coin or similar oblect. When this watch works it nice and a great training aide/easy to use also the HR is very accurate. This could be a very nice watch if it was re-designed, and seems it neds some software updates....maybe I just got unlucky. But to me, it's really not worth the hassle associated with it. I would not suggest this watch.
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Nice features, poor build quality
Reviewer: Klaas , Papendrecht, Netherlands
Date: February 06, 2009
I choose this watch for its design and features (TE is great) and assuming that with Suunto you can't go wrong with quality. Boy was I wrong. From day 1 I have poor signal reception and frequent signal loss between watch and belt causing incorrect training statistics. According Suunto service the ANT signal cannot penetrate the human body so when the wrist is not facing the belt in a straight line, signal is lost after a few seconds. I must say that the service has been prompt and clear, but it is very disappointing to buy a 150 euro watch from Suunto and experiencing constant signal loss when riding a bike or when running.
When you are interested in Suunto watches, be sure to check this site and the internet for models with signal loss...
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Suunto t3c Back light
Reviewer: Anonymous , Liverpool England
Date: January 10, 2009
Ive just got my t3c, ive found it very easy to use the only problem i can see is that the backlight sometimes decides not to work in hr and te mode i dunno why but i have to switch between the two befor it does, basicaly if i switch from time mode to hr mode the back light stops working until i return to time mode, bit of a puzzle really!
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