Timex enters wearable fray with Ironman One GPS+ sports watch

Timex is taking the renowned Ironman performance watch name to another level as it releases its first wearable, the Timex Ironman One GPS+ which was created in collaboration with AT&T and Qualcomm. What's most notable about this new wearable is that it doesn't rely on a smartphone and works independently since it connects to cellular providers directly, one year of data connectivity included for Canadian subscribers.

The Timex Ironman One GPS+ sports watch will be available for purchase in Canada this November at timex.ca for $499.00 and $549.00 (with heart rate monitor). hit jump for more information on this innovative wearable.

The Timex Ironman One GPS + includes a series of game-changing features, including:

• Stand-alone wireless connectivity without a phone

• Email-based messaging capabilities

• Tracking capabilities that communicate the user’s location to friends and family anytime, anywhere

• Custom-built “Find Me Mode” safety solution, which allows users to send an alert with exact location in case of an emergency

• Ability to track speed, distance and pace in real-time and instantaneously share performance metrics through your favorite social media and online fitness platforms

• Water resistance up to 50 meters, an essential feature for water exposure, training in the rain or swimming

• Built-in MP3 component with 4 GB of memory to play music via a Bluetooth headset

• Qualcomm Mirasol™ display: Always-on, sunlight-readable, high-resolution touch display