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Suunto Core Altimeter Watch
Great watch, but don't get the orange band
By don bowie
Ranked #141 - Running Watches
April 13, 2009
For summer or moderate weather activities, wristwatch altimeters are great. But for winter or cold weather, clothing layers and gloves make it difficult to access the watch- especially with an ice tool leash. For winter or cold weather I use an external clip-on altimeter like the High Gear ATF8 (lightest, most functional I've found). I used the Suunto Core (Organge/black)for two Himalayan expeditions in 2008, and the functionality was great, battery life was good, and the black face version was the best for viewing the display on bright days and in snow- especially when wearing eye wear. Also, the buttons do not involuntarily depress against the back of your hand when climbing- a big issue with some other models. However, after 50 days or so, the orange band began to seriously discolor, so I recommended getting the black band version. Also, the threads on the battery cover have now stripped, and I had to send it in. Luckily, Suunto has a strong return policy- at least for a year. Confident 4 stars.
View Details: Suunto Core Altimeter Watch
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 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
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