Our Review of the Suunto t3 and t3c
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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
All Customer Reviews
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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 09, 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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Disappointing
Reviewer: DJP , Ventura, CA
Date: December 02, 2008
I'm a longtime fan of Suunto products and love my Suunto Altimax altimeter watch. That being said, I find the T3C to be a disappointing product for several reasons. Although it does work well as an HRM, and I like the menuing, there are some problems that prevent me from recommending it.
1)This unit is made in China (not Finland) and doesn't have the same quality feel as the Suunto wrist computers.
2)The watch band (wrist strap) that comes with the unit is completely unsuitable for an athletic watch. It's polished, stiff, black plastic, and uncomfortable to wear. The replacement strap available from Suunto is perfect for this watch, should have been included and costs $20. Additionally, the strap is unique to Suunto so you cannot use a velcro strap or another brand.
3) The watch face scratches VERY easily, unlike the Suunto wrist computers. You will want to buy an Invisible Shield screen protector, and they cost $10. So plan on spending $30 more just to get this unit in useable condition.
Bottom Line: I wouldn't buy it again...
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Suunto t3c - Very good training tool
Reviewer: Anonymous , Rotterdam,Netherlands
Date: November 19, 2008
Until today the Suunto t3c watch is a very good training tool. I am using it for Kettlebell training and it works great. Just do your excercises until you have reached the right training effect, in the right heart rate zone...I hope you suunto people have a solution to wear the watch on your belt because I can't do the watch around my wrist when doing snatches and cleans.
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Great features, POOR screen design
Reviewer: Anonymous , Northampton, England
Date: November 03, 2008
I got the Suunto T3C as a replacement for an ageing Polar and was particularly drawn to the TE feature. This I am very pleased with.
HOWEVER, I feel the watch design regarding the screen is a fundamental flaw... It is raised, which causes a couple of issues. First, and most importantly, this allows light to come in from the side and makes the display VERY DIFFICULT to read - especially at oblique angles (e.g. when cycling). Secondly the screen is made of some cheap material that smudges and scratches easily. I've belatedly ordered a Zagg protector.
TE is great, it's very useful to have an idea of how hard to push within a session, but I really am disappointed with the screen and the impact this has on usability. Buyer beware!
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Great practical watch
Reviewer: Sergei , Boston, MA
Date: September 25, 2008
While it does take time and patience to figure out how to use all the functions of the Suunto t3c watch, the process is well worth it. The watch has pretty much all the functions one could possibly want and once you get accustomed to the settings, switching between the different modes is easy. With the bike pod , a foot pod and the heart rate belt I can go through the entire triathlon knowing exactly how well I am doing and when I should push harder. I have used this watch for triathlon training and racing and have taken it to all sorts of climates while climbing/mountaineering. This watch has held up through cold water, hot runs and freezing temps. In the two years that I had the watch I did have a glitch with a backlight once forcing me to send it in, but that only highlighted just how good the Suunto warranty is - I got a replacement within two weeks.
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