Gear Review
Suunto Observer Altimeter Watch
Not Bad
By Oni
Ranked #90 - Altimeters
January 11, 2012
Just read the reviews on this watch and I'm kinda surprised. I bought it five or six years ago and haven't had to change the band yet. Changed the battery a couple of times and the slot in the back of the watch is kinda chewed up. While I've worn it outdoors/ocean, it hasn't seen a lot of that kind of use, so maybe that's why my band hasn't deteriorated. I've found the altimeter to be kinda wonky; there have been times when I'm standing at sea level and my altitude can vary widely. Manually setting the altitude to sea level helps for a little bit.
I don't find resetting the watch to be at all intuitive; I'm going to use the altimeter tracking function this weekend and I need to reread the directions on how to do it.
I find it comfortable and light.
I bought it on close out for cheap, don't think I would pay the asking price for it.
View Details: Suunto Observer Altimeter Watch
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Housing Material:
- [TT model] titanium; [ST, SR and Standard model] stainless steel
- Strap Material:
- elastomer
- Altimeter:
- yes, usable to 29,500ft (9000m)
- Altimeter Max Height:
- 29,500 ft
- Heart Rate Monitor:
- no
- Barometer:
- yes
- Thermometer:
- yes
- Digital Compass:
- yes
- Adjustable Declination:
- yes
- Chronograph:
- yes
- Backlight:
- yes
- Water-Resistant:
- yes, 100m
- Alarm Type:
- , date, altitude
- Recommended Use:
- casual wear, skiing, mountaineering, navigation
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.