Gear Review
Suunto Observer Stainless Steel Watch
Love it
By gray.russe2111483
Ranked #727 - Running Watches
October 29, 2008
I have had 2 of Suunto watches, and both have performed well. I have had my second Observer long enough to change the battery twice (~5 years). The compass isn't the best for navigation, but it is usually accurate to +/- 2 degrees. You have to keep it calibrated often in order for it to work well. The calibration process is quick and easy. The compass also has an option to automatically adjust for declination. The air pressure measurement feature must be set to either barometer or altimeter mode. It isn't a big deal, but it is misleading in the description. The altimeter function is probably the least accurate because of changing weather and not the watch. In order for those to work well you need to enter the current sea level air pressure, but that isn't too difficult. The temperature reading bottoms out at around -20 Celsius. Mine is covered in scratches, but it still works well. The compass is starting to be difficult, but after 5 years I can't really complain. After this dies I will buy another Suunto.
View Details: Suunto Observer Stainless Steel Watch
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Steel
- Band Type:
- Stainless Steel
- Altimeter:
- range up to 29,500 ft in 3 ft increments
- Barometer:
- Yes
- Compass:
- Yes
- Stopwatch:
- Yes
- Chronograph:
- No
- Thermometer:
- Yes
- Heart Rate Monitor:
- No
- PC Compatible:
- Yes
- Waterproof:
- Waterproof to 100 meters
- Backlight/ Electroluminescent:
- Yes
- Alarms:
- Three daily alarms
- Size:
- 1.5in diameter
- Recommended Use:
- Ultimate outdoor environment meter.
- Weight:
- 2.5oz
- Warranty:
- 2 years
- Country of Origin:
- Finland
Change me.