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Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch

Item #SUN0056 | 27 in Stock

wanna throw this out there...water resistance. When it says 100...

By Backcountry.com Alumni March 7, 2008

wanna throw this out there...water resistance. When it says 100 feet, does that mean like I can dive down into the water 100 feet? I just took this watch swimming and pretty sure it binked out after about 30 seconds...almost sounded like a time bomb. thoughts?

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By Ranked #236 - Running Watches June 26, 2008

Nope, it is based on recognized standard's; it does NOT mean 100 ft. LITTERALLY ;-)It's 100ft static pressure. When you swim your arm movement through the water generates pressures above 100ft static. Find a watch that is waterproof to at least 300 ft if you want to take it for a swim.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
ABS Plastic 
Band Type:
Elastomer 
Altimeter:
Yes 
Barometer:
Yes 
Compass:
Yes 
Stopwatch:
Yes 
Thermometer:
Yes 
Heart Rate Monitor:
No 
PC Compatible:
No 
Waterproof:
Water resistant to 30m/ 100ft 
Backlight/ Electroluminescent:
Yes 
Alarms:
3 daily alarms 
Size:
2 x 2 x .67in/ 52 x 52 x 17mm 
Recommended Use:
Mountaineering/General Purpose 
Weight:
1.9oz 
Warranty:
2 year 
Country of Origin:
Finland 
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