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Suunto Core Altimeter Watch
Simply Works
By Matt Hart
Ranked #8 - Running Watches
November 3, 2008
this watch has a lot of great features. however i've arrived at this watch as my "go to" for logging my training after using the suunto t6 for years and trying to use the 305 and 406 garmin forerunners. i'm a trail runner mtn biker so gps doesn't work in the bush. also foot pods inevitably break. so i use this watch for time, elevation gain and the occasional "which direction am i facing" check of the compass.
the altimeter i find to be pretty good, although usually when i check it against topo or some other resource it seems to be a tad bit low - but since it uses barometric pressure i think that is acceptable and expected. the compass is good enough in a pinch and for general direction, but anyone really navigating knows to bring a real compass anyway. the features and screen are good. i leave mine in altitude mode and it shoes me the time of day on top and the log run time on the bottom. i can change the bottom view to show me total vert gained or lost on the day too, which i do frequently.
my bottom line: this watch simply works and isn't packed with so many features they get in each others way. simplicity.
View Details: Suunto Core Altimeter Watch
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 1 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Housing] polished stainless steel; [Strap] elastomer
- Altimeter:
- Yes, accurate to 30000ft
- Barometer:
- Yes
- Heart Rate Monitor:
- No
- Chronograph:
- Yes (with sunrise, sunset times and day-counter)
- Thermometer:
- Yes
- Digital Compass:
- Yes
- Adjustable Declination:
- Yes
- Low Battery Indicator:
- Yes
- PC Compatible:
- No
- Waterproof:
- Water resistant to 100ft (30m)
- Backlight:
- Yes
- Alarms:
- 1 Time (with snooze)
- Size:
- Medium
- Recommended Use:
- Casual wear, skiing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.