Suunto M1 Sports Watch with Heart Rate Monitor

The Suunto M1 is the most introductory level heart rate monitor of the M-Series. In the most simplistic, easy-to-use manner, Suunto designed the M-Series as a collection of sports precision instruments geared toward men and women looking to get active, and stay motivated, through recreational fitness. With easy and comfortable monitoring of real-time heart rate and calories burned, Suunto M1 is equipped with the essential tools you need to reach your fitness goals.

Standout Features:

• Easy to use with 3 buttons; large, clear display; and 9 language options
• Ability to create a personal exercise program that automatically updates
• Includes Suunto Basic Heart Rate Belt
• Real-time training guidance monitoring heart rate and calories burned

What does the M1 do?

Real-Time Guidance: The Suunto M1 monitors your real-time heart rate, average heart rate, duration of your workout and calories burned while you exercise. Set the M1 to your personal fitness level and receive training guidance during your workout. The M1 automatically switches between 3 heart rate zones to ensure you stay within your ideal heart rate zone.

Heart Rate Monitor: The M1 comes with the Suunto Basic Heart Rate Belt so you can monitor your HR while you exercise. To ensure the most accurate reading of your HR, strap the HR belt to center of your chest and make sure the red arrow is pointing up. The HR belt is compatible with most cardio gym equipment, but if used while exercising near power lines, magnetic or electronic devices, you may notice interference with the HR signal.

Exercise Summaries: After each time you exercise, you can view a summary of the duration of your exercise; percentage of time spent below, within and above each HR zone; amount of calories burned; average HR; and peak HR. If you choose to save the information, you can later review your History & Trend, which shows you the cumulative information over the last 4 weeks.

What is the difference between the M-Series and t-Series?

The Suunto M-Series is more geared toward men and women who take part in recreational fitness, whereas the t-Series is designed for performance athletes. The M-Series is very simple in style and in its features with only with only 3 buttons and minimal functions. If you're simply looking to get active and improve your fitness level, the M-Series is the perfect tool to help you reach your goals. For experienced athletes looking to maximize their performance, the Suunto t-Series will provide optimum results. 

Who is the Suunto M1 best for?

Men and women looking to get active, and stay motivated, through recreational fitness. The Suunto M1 is best for individuals looking for the most beginner level training tool to monitor things such as heart rate and calories burned. 

Comparison: The Suunto M2 is the same watch as the M1, but it comes with the Suunto Dual Heart Rate Belt instead of the Basic Heart Rate Belt. Although both heart rate belts work with most major gym equipment brands, the Dual Comfort Belt is less likely to experience interference from things such as power lines and magnetic or electronic devices.

About Suunto
Suunto was founded in 1936 by outdoors man and a keen orienteering enthusiast, Tuomas Vohlonen, who had long been bothered by a problem: the inaccuracy of traditional dry compasses and their lack of steady needle operation. Being an engineer with an inventive turn of mind, he discovered and patented the production method for a much steadier needle, better readings, and a new level of accuracy.

By 1950 the company was exporting compasses to over 50 countries around the world, including Canada and the United States. In 1952, Helsinki was hosting the Olympic Games, and the torches carried to light the Olympic flame were Suunto products. The next step was improving the stability and accuracy of marine compasses. The first marine compass, the Suunto K-12, was launched onto the market in 1953. In 1957, Suunto started manufacturing hypsometers, which measure the height of trees.

In the 1960s, the compass range grew further and Suunto introduced its first diving compass--initiated by the divers themselves. A British sports diver attached a Suunto compass to his wrist and found that the device also worked underwater. Thanks to his feedback and initiatives, the new business category was found. Suunto's exports and business grew steadily and Suunto then focused on combining its strength in precision mechanics with new skills in electronics. Accuracy, reliability, and ruggedness have been Suunto's key values from the very beginning of the company history.

Today, Suunto is a leading designer and manufacturer of sports instruments for training, diving, mountaineering, hiking, skiing, sailing, and golf. True to its roots, Suunto is today the world's biggest compass manufacturer. Prized for their design, accuracy and dependability, Suunto sports instruments combine the aesthetics and functionality of watches with sport-specific computers that help athletes at all levels analyze and improve performance. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Suunto employs more than 500 people worldwide and distributes its products to nearly 60 countries. The company is a subsidiary of Helsinki-based Amer Sports Corporation with the sister brands Wilson, Salomon, Atomic, Precor, and Mavic.