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(vs 1 year battery)-Atomic-clock synchronization (always accurate time)-Dual time zones w/ multiple preset world cities (now thats a travel watch) Whats the point.-Buttons have dull feelI only grab this watch when going hiking and interested in azimuthal direction and elevation. thus always registers a ~82*F skin temp. Actually, since I bought an REI keychain compass&temp gauge, there's even less need for the Suunto. I calibrate in the morning before heading the slopes and it matches markers exactly.-Less durable than GShock/More cosmetic wear/scratches easily (face and case)-Very UNINTUITIVE control.
Based on my personal experience, and Casio's general reputation for wristwatches, were I to purchase an altimeter watch, I would look at their PATHFINDER seriesJust for comparison, some benefits of "upgrading" to Pathfinder:-instant access to baro/alt/comp feature (instead of cycling through)-AUTOMATIC backlight option (AutoEL)-Solar-charged. Manual recommends removing watch for 10-15 minutes for ambient temperature reading. Try to change the units without reading the manual, I challenge you. Received as a corporate gift, and basis of comparison as "outdoor watch" is a G-Shock I purchased +Extremely comfortable to wear despite large dial+Fixed barometric "trend" window is neat+Altimeter very accurate. (for reference i work in the field of technology)-Weak backlighting-USELESS temperature gauge is mounted on BACK of the case.
Most of the time I default to Casio as outdoor watch.
This watch is ok but not as user friendly as I thought it would be.
The only surprise is that the alarm is not very loud and will not repeat if you do not stop it because you were in a noisy environment. And it repeated if you did not respond and turn it off.
If the alarm issues were met, I'd give it 5 stars. It should at least have an option to choose a louder alarm or repeat for those who expect to have noisier environments or have some hearing loss.
The alarm at the end of the countdown timer is very short and will not repeat either. The backlight is therefore quite necessary more often.Otherwise the functions work extremely well and its non-metal case is much lighter to wear than similar watches.
Everything works great and it's simple to operate. The previous watch I owned with all these features (Timex) had a loud alarm.
The xBlack is a neat look with the dark (reversed) display, but it is somewhat harder to read unless there is a decent ambient light.
Special Forces, Rangers and outdoor adventures depend on this watch to navegate. Great watch. So if that doesn't say something then get a DEFENSE ADVANCED GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) RECEIVER (DAGR) BeeeAhhchhhh"
To be honest I have been more satisfied with a basic Ironman and military compass.The first week out in the field the watch face was so fragile it became scratched to the point I could no longer read the numbers (which when I sent it back after only owning it for 2 weeks was told it was no longer under warranty and had to pay another nearly $100)When I got the new watch the dial fell off when I rubbed it against the refrigerator door, and now the face is scratch again after rubbing it accidently against the wall. I bought this watch because I thought that as a soldier it would be a valueable asset for my job. (not to sturdy)In theory this watch sounds great but everyone I have talked to in the military that owns this watch expresses the same issues, even measurements such as the temperature are routinely off by 20 degreesI couldn't recommend not buying this watch more strongly
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