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Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch
I own a Vector X-Lander Black, just about new. A very nice watch,...
By Fred
Ranked #414 - Altimeters
December 8, 2010
I own a Vector X-Lander Black, just about new. A very nice watch, but I find the black background white lettering very tough to read, especially when using it as a stopwatch in the sun. I have been told you can switch out the colors to white background/black lettering, perhaps aftermarket. Anyone know how? The folks at Suunto customer service were not in the least bit helpful and were actually kind of rude. Thanks
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By Christopher Minguez
Ranked #2 - Altimeters
December 8, 2010
Fred, it has to do with switching a polarizing film on the lcd module. People switch the polarizing films on G-Shocks often, to turn a positive face watch into a negative face watch, but I've never heard of anyone doing it on a Suunto. I suspect that the Vector isn't able to be disassembled far enough to remove the film from the module. You can see the process to take it apart here (copy and paste the URL): http://forums.watchuseek.com/f374/suunto-vector-disassembly-photos-instructions-242584.html And the G-Shock polarizing film tutorial: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f43/how-convert-plain-dw-5600-negative-display-129102.html
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Tech Specs:
- Strap Material:
- elastomer
- Altimeter:
- yes, usable to 29,500ft (9000m)
- Heart Rate Monitor:
- no
- Barometer:
- yes
- Thermometer:
- yes
- Digital Compass:
- yes
- Adjustable Declination:
- yes
- Water-Resistant:
- yes, up to 100ft (30m)
- Alarms:
- time 3, altimeter 1
- Low Battery Indicator:
- yes
- Face Size:
- medium
- Recommended Use:
- casual wear, skiing, mountaineering, navigation
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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