Gear Review
Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch
Disappointed by the altimeter accuracy
By Alpnst
Ranked #104 - Running Watches
July 24, 2007
I have to wonder if my altimeter is defective after reading the other glowing reviews. If I set it at a known altitude, then climb 2000 feet in a couple hours, the altimeter can be off by 400+ feet. I don't consider this accurate. Because of this, I have a hard time recommending it. If I have to calibrate it frequently against known topo elevations, as is often suggested, I feel I am losing the value of an altimeter.
View Details: Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- ABS Plastic
- Band Type:
- Elastomer
- Altimeter:
- Yes
- Barometer:
- Yes
- Compass:
- Yes
- Stopwatch:
- Yes
- Thermometer:
- Yes
- Heart Rate Monitor:
- No
- PC Compatible:
- No
- Waterproof:
- Water resistant to 30m/ 100ft
- Backlight/ Electroluminescent:
- Yes
- Alarms:
- 3 daily alarms
- Size:
- 2 x 2 x .67in/ 52 x 52 x 17mm
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering/General Purpose
- Weight:
- 1.9oz
- Warranty:
- 2 year
- Country of Origin:
- Finland
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: July 30, 2009 By: p bielinski
Write your comment here...pressure driven watches will vary with both altitude and changes in barometric pressure (weather). all have the same problem. GPS is more accurate
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