Gear Review
Suunto Observer Stainless Steel Watch
Sweet!
By James Francis
Ranked #60 - Running Watches
February 3, 2009
I have had mine for two years, and with the exception of a few weeks with a broken band it has not left my wrist. It is pretty complicated at first, but once you get the functions down it is a necessary tool to keep track of bearing, vert, alti and time. The batteries go a bit fast (1x/yr), but that is to be expected with the watch in log mode at least a few hours each day. The altimeter is excellent, just remember to calibrate it each day if you need exact height (or dont worry about it if all you care about is relative elevation gain or loss). The band sucks, and expect to replace it every year or two (mine is the elastomer band), but well worth it. Compass is accurate as long as you are not near power lines or mag sources, and re-calibrating is not too difficult. The case is super durable, as is the face; I have no major scratches after two years.
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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.