Tough enough to wear from the boardroom to the backcountry. Elastomer band fits smaller wrists!
Spanning the gaping sport watch fashion chasm between Friday functionality and Monday morning business, the Suunto Observer looks impeccable paired with GORE-TEX: or starched dress whites. It's an altimeter/barometer/compass chronograph built to handle any outdoor challenge while keeping its classy demeanor. Waterproof to 330 feet, it has an easy-to-read display and a large viewing angle (highly recommended if you like to nonchalantly sneak peeks at the time during long board meetings or sales seminars) plus an electroluminescent backlight and a battery that you can replace yourself.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Suunto Observer Watch (Stainless Steel with Elastomer Band) is available through Altrec.com.
Suunto Observer
I'm thoroughly impressed with two things: (1) My Suunto Observer and (2) Altrec. This wristtop computer works as flawlessly. The four primary functions work consistently and accurately. The White Mountains of New Hampshire put the altimeter and barometer to the test and it always passed. I love the "Quick" feature button that summarizes your vertical gain and losses for that particular trek. Secondly, Altrec's product information, price match guarantee, and product specialists (i.e. Scott)are committed to excellence. Not only did Altrec send me a Gore-Tex hand band gratis, Scott sent me a hand written card thanking me for my business. WOW. Altrec is a big company with a small company feel.
Altimeter, thermometer and compass are all good
Very nice watch. The logging functions can store 99 altitude logs, barometer, or even the compass readings to help retrace a route. Solid construction, and one of the smaller of the Suunto line. I'm very satisfied with the produce. The battery lasts about two years.
Excellent tool with alarm being a bit too quiet
Excellent all round tool. I've used it on numerous mountaineering trips and ideally you have a GPS to calibrate its altitude if you want to rely on the data shown. The only concern is the power of alarm ... if your bag does not have a special pocket next to your ear than you will never hear it. Keeping it outside of the bag makes batteries go faster.
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