Gear Review
Suunto Observer Altimeter Watch
Awesome Watch!
By Chad Rothermel
Ranked #1163 - Running Watches
September 20, 2009
I absolutely love my Suunto. You can buy the metal band so it looks good in nice clothes, and then easily throw the standard band for using in the backcountry, etc. I must say I don't use the compass much, but I do like the barometer and altimeter. Altimeter does need a lot of re-calibrating if you desire exact readings, but just set it at the start of the day and it will calculate your ascents and descents very accurately plus the # of laps. Barometer is nice since it has arrows of the main time screen that let you know what direction the pressure is going and how extreme. Temp reading is inaccurate any time it is on your wrist for obvious readings, but will read properly after a minute or two or standing alone. I highly reccomend this watch for anyone who wants a great performing watch for the backcountry and the office!
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Titanium
- Band Type:
- Elastomer w/ titanium
- 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:
- Mountaineering, skiing, alpine climbing
- Weight:
- 2.5oz
- Warranty:
- 2 year
- Country of Origin:
- Finland
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