Gear Review
Highgear Alterra Altimeter Watch
Alterra Altimeter Watch- "...not so good"
By SteveM
Ranked #106 - Running Watches
July 3, 2007
Had the watch for 4 weeks and never saw the weather icon change in the face of real weather variations. Watch was rebooted with great help from BC and Highgear techs over the phone but no change with weather icon. Altitude could be 800-1200 ft off true elevation even with daily calibrations. Barometer was fairly accurate. Compass has a funky display to indicate lead point; a series of vertical lines interfaced with compass-face letters. As reviews noted, thermometer is markedly affected by body temp. It’s difficult to see bezel markings in the sun on graphite model (silver bezel). Although reviews suggested accuracy not to be spot-on I was expecting a bit more from the altimeter and weather icon functions. Perhaps I was still expecting too much from the watch or perhaps I had a lemon… right now it’s on its way back to BC for a refund.
View Details: Highgear Alterra Altimeter Watch
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Altimeter:
- Yes
- Barometer:
- Yes
- Timer:
- Yes
- Chronograph:
- Yes
- Thermometer:
- Yes
- Digital Compass:
- Yes
- Declination Adjustable:
- Yes
- Low Battery Indicator:
- Yes
- PC Compatible:
- No
- Waterproof:
- No, water resistant 50m
- Backlight/ Electroluminescent:
- Yes
- Alarms:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 2oz
- Recommended Use:
- Tracking progress in the mountains
- Country of Origin:
- United States
Change me.