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Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch

Item #SUN0056 | 90 in Stock
1 Star Rating

Too costly for the such fragile piece of equipment

By Ranked #551 - Altimeters April 20, 2009

I bought this watch because I thought that as a soldier it would be a valueable asset for my job. To be honest I have been more satisfied with a basic Ironman and military compass.

The first week out in the field the watch face was so fragile it became scratched to the point I could no longer read the numbers (which when I sent it back after only owning it for 2 weeks was told it was no longer under warranty and had to pay another nearly $100)

When I got the new watch the dial fell off when I rubbed it against the refrigerator door, and now the face is scratch again after rubbing it accidently against the wall!!! (not to sturdy)

In theory this watch sounds great but everyone I have talked to in the military that owns this watch expresses the same issues, even measurements such as the temperature are routinely off by 20 degrees

I couldn't recommend not buying this watch more strongly

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Tech Specs:

Strap Material:
elastomer 
Altimeter:
yes, usable to 29,500ft (9000m) 
Heart Rate Monitor:
no 
Barometer:
yes 
Thermometer:
yes 
Digital Compass:
yes 
Adjustable Declination:
yes 
Water-Resistant:
yes, up to 100ft (30m) 
Alarms:
time 3, altimeter 1 
Low Battery Indicator:
yes 
Face Size:
medium 
Recommended Use:
casual wear, skiing, mountaineering, navigation 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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