Polar Pacer Pro running watch

The Polar Pacer Pro is an advanced GPS running watch developed by Polar Electro Oy, a pioneering company in the field of heart rate monitors and sports training technology. Founded in 1977 in Kempele, Finland, by Seppo Säynäjäkangas, Polar became famous for inventing the world's first wireless EKG heart rate monitor. The brand is deeply rooted in Finnish engineering and remains one of the few major European-owned players in the global sports wearable market.

While the company's research, development, and strategic operations are centered at its headquarters in Kempele, Finland, the actual manufacturing of consumer electronics like the Pacer Pro is primarily carried out in China. Polar maintains a pre-production facility in Finland to refine designs and assembly processes before transitioning to high-volume serial production at its factory in China. Polar Electro remains a privately held company, with ownership still linked to the founding Säynäjäkangas family, continuing its legacy of sports science innovation.