Suunto Core Outdoor Sport Watch with Altimeter, Barometer and Compass

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Another perhaps underrated feature of the core is the sunrise/sunset times, which are quite useful if you’re planning out a hiking day or camping trip. To use this feature, you just have to select a nearby location out of about 400 different options and then the Core will give you up-to-date sunrise/sunset times on the bottom of your display.

You look up and see stars. But your Suunto Core sees an approaching squall. And it tells you with the Storm Alarm - one of several intelligent features that can help you make consistently good decisions. Building on the success of the venerable Suunto Vector, the Suunto Core keeps you informed with an accurate altimeter, barometer, digital thermometer, Weather Trend Indicator and digital compass. Since none of the buttons on the Core are labeled, it took a bit of time to get used to how it all functioned. However, after a few days of practice, it became more or less second nature. Ultimately, the Core is one of the most simple and intuitive, yet functional outdoor watches on the market today. Accuracy

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Given the current penchant for smartphone GPS apps such as RunKeeper and Nike+ Running that record exactly where you've been on a run, the Suunto Core's habit of logging your altitude gains and losses - and displaying them on a graph - will likely appeal to most users. It works for seven days, which should cover a week's worth of skiing, walking or mountain ascents. The handy declination adjustment takes on the job of calculating North, correcting the difference between true North and magnetic north with the minimum of fuss. Durable and Strong The Suunto Core is fitted with numerous excellent features that any outdoor watch should have. However, everyone has their own preferences and factors to consider when it comes to purchasing watches, and it might not suit the tastes of all. As such, we have curated some of the best alternatives models that are on par with the Suunto Core. 1. Casio Pro Trek Ref. PRG-330-1JF Photo from TWC Another useful feature is the possibility of changing the main language of the interface from English to German, French or Spanish and to change the measurement units from metric to customary.

Additional features include a countdown timer, a chronograph, four-language menu, alarm, alarm snooze feature and calendar. The watch comes with a rotating bezel. The watch's LED panel illuminates the dial to improve visibility during the night. Scratch-resistant mineral glass crystal adds to the resilience of the timepiece. The Core is one of few altimeter watches you can take snorkeling or shallow diving. It is waterproof enough to take down to 100 feet, though it will only accurately tell you your depth to 30 feet. While certainly not a "must have" feature, the Core has sunrise/sunset times. You can access this by selecting your location (or the nearest one out of 400 options compared with the Pathfinder's 48). As a result you can know sunset/sunrise times and set alarms. ThermometerThat said, there are some downsides to the Suunto Core, especially for those who frequently engage in water sports. If so, take a second look at the alternative timepieces we have listed above, all of which are top-tier outdoor watches in their own right. Each and every model certainly deserves a spot in your collection. When you set your location, the watch provides information about remaining daylight time so that you can plan a trip. Once submerged under water, this timepiece can measure depth up to 10 metres. Weather changes can be predicted via the barometer. The weather trend indicator shows data from the barometer recorded over the past three and six hours. The temperature range that can be measured is from -20 to 60 degrees Celsius.

If you are looking for a more high-end outdoor watch, then this Garmin MARQ Captain Modern Tool Ref. 010-02006-07 is the right one for you. This timepiece is designed as a modern all-rounder tool for individuals with active lifestyles. It comes with an altimeter, barometer, a three-axis electronic compass, a functional GPS for easy navigation, and even a regatta function for those who enjoy yachting. This Garmin watch comes in a 46mm lightweight titanium case, with a handsome blue ceramic bezel and a matching blue textile strap.Buen reloj para alpinismo. El altímetro es muy preciso y marca metro a metro no como mi anterior suunto vector amarillo que marcaba cada cinco metros. La batería dura mucho (la mía ya dos años lleva puesta) los menús son súper fácil acceder a ellos, la función de hora dual es muy práctica cuando viajas a otro país. (Así sabes cuándo llamar por teléfono jeje) la brújula también va muy bien. En general se usa mucho más fácil e intuitivo que mi viejo vector. En lo que falla es que en el modelo de pantalla negra (el mío) los caracteres se ven poco en interiores pero en el exterior que es en definitiva para lo que se ha diseñado, se ven muy bien hasta por la noche. Además tiene una estética muy atractiva, cuando no estás en la montaña sigue valiendo como reloj de vestir.