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Suunto Core Altimeter Watch
I am interested in either the orange or light green core.Why...
By Simon.parf2362789
Ranked #720 - Altimeters
August 17, 2008
I am interested in either the orange or light green core.Why is the orange more expensive?Are the face sizes on all of the watches the same? Or do some models have larger faces? If so which ones?Are they all suitable for all activities? Or are some more rugged and durable? Which is reflected in the price?I want mind for snowboarding and mountain biking, and would prefer a plastic as apose to metal modelThanks
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By Bossman
Ranked #510 - Altimeters
September 20, 2008
Hey, Simon. The Core is suitable for all activities except diving. Yes, you can wear it while snowboarding and mountain biking. The reason the Orange/Black Core is more expensive than the Light Green Core is because it has metal lugs and a luminous insert on the bezel. Otherwise, it's the exact same watch as the Light Green one. Same overall construction and same features. Now, the advantage of having lugs is that you can buy any aftermarket strap and put it on the Core. Without lugs, you'd have to buy a replacement strap from Suunto if you ever need to change straps. I will agree that the $100 price difference is hard to justify, especially when it's basically the same watch, but that's Suunto's call, not the retailer's.
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Tech Specs:
- Altimeter:
- yes, usable to 29,500ft (9000m)
- Heart Rate Monitor:
- no
- Barometer:
- yes
- Thermometer:
- yes
- Digital Compass:
- yes
- Adjustable Declination:
- yes
- Chronograph:
- yes
- Backlight:
- yes
- Water-Resistant:
- yes, up to 100ft (30m)
- Alarm Type:
- , date, time
- Face Size:
- medium
- Recommended Use:
- casual wear, skiing, mountaineering, navigation
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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