Suunto Observer

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The Observer is an altimeter made by Suunto. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Suunto Observer Titanium Altimeter Watch includes all the tools and durability to survive the toughest challenges in the mountains, yet it's slim design fits casual situations. The Suunto Observer Titanium Watch includes an altimeter, barometer, digital compass, and chronometer to aid navigation. Suunto packed all these features into a small lightweight titanium frame."

From EMS:
"The shock-resistant Suunto Observer is a tool built for outdoor challenges, but its timeless design makes it wearable in any situation. Features an altimeter, barometer, digital compass, and chronograph. Handsome stainless steel body with stainless steel strap. Stainless-steel housing measures 1.75 inches diameter, and is 1/3 smaller than first generation Suunto watches (Vector, Altimax, etc.). Stainless steel strap consists of metal links over an elastomer strap with hinge-type opening. Scratch-resistant mineral crystal glass face; electroluminescent back light. Water-resistant to 330 ft. (3 times deeper than the other non-dive watches). Altitude range up to 29,500 feet / 9,000 meters; resolution to 3 feet / 1 meter; ascent/descent rate. Lockable altimeter feature stops barometric drift due to changing weather; multiday weather memory. Displays temperatures from -20 F to +140 F. Barometer keeps 4-day weather memory and 6-hour trend graph. Electronic compass aids in navigation, with bearing tracking and adjustable declination. Stopwatch with lap and split time measurement; stores up to 99 laps and split times for up to 99 runs. 12/24 hour clock; 3 daily alarms; dual time display. User-replaceable battery; low battery indicator."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Suunto Observer ST Collectors WatchFor responsible outdoor sport loversPacked with features that will satisfy even the most demanding user, the extremely shock-resistant Suunto Observer is a perfect tool for even the toughest athletic challenges.Suunto Observer measures your vertical ascents and descents, as well as the total number of runs skied and shows all that easily with one press of a button. It provides you with reliable information on barometric pressure and temperature and functions as a digital compass. Additionally, it has a calendar, clock, dual time display, and a stopwatch.Its timeless design makes it wearable in any casual situation; it includes an easy-to-read display with an extra-ordinarily wide viewing angle, electro-luminescent backlight and a user-replaceable battery.Because of its moderate size and stylish design it is perfectly suitable for both men, as well as women. For extra toughness and reduced weight, Suunto Observer is als"

From Campmor:
"Face diameter: 1.75" The Observer is a tool for athletic challenges, but its design makes it wearable in any situation. Observer's main features are altimeter, barometer, digital compass, and watch. Shock and water resistant to 100 meters/330 feet. Other features include easy-to-read display with large viewing angle, electroluminescent backlight and a user-replaceable battery. Durable stainless steel with elastomer wrist strap. Altimeter Altitude range to 29,500 feet/9,000 meters. Logbook stores total vertical ascent/descent up to 40,000 feet, average vertical ascent/descent rate, number of runs, and duration of event. Lockable altimeter stops drift due to weather changes. Instant access to accumulated ascent/descent while log book continues to record. Weather/Barometer Select to display sea-level or absolute pressure, both given in mbar or inHg. Temperature. Multi-day memory. Digital Compass Compass works anywhere in the world. Adjustable declination function allows the user to correct the difference between true north and magnetic north. Time/Date Watch Customizable display: show seconds, dual time, or date along with hour or minutes. Chronometer records 1-99 split and lap times. 12/24 hour time and 3 daily alarms. Calendar clock pre-programmed to the year 2089."

User Reviews

Observer
Reviewed by Mystro, Jul 29, 2009

"I decided to complete my Suunto "Black Collection" with the Observer SR "Black Collection". I wanted a smaller more stealth size watch for under my hunting/fishing gear and it had to be tough and have bullet proof reliability.

It is a much simpler animal than my X6M and is thinner and smaller."

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Observer
Reviewed by ROMADOZ, Oct 31, 2007

"Love this watch, have worn mine religiously for over 5 years. My band is finally starting to break down, but let it be known that I have been VERY ROUGH on this watch! I would have gone with the 5 but the alarms are a bit weak (they tell you this in the product materials so it wasn't a surprise)."

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Observer
Reviewed by misteraxis, Aug 21, 2007

"I bought the Suunto Observer about 4 years ago and it is still going strong. I have replaced the battery twice during that period, which is normal for these watches. I'm in the military and the compass, thermometer, and altimeter have been valuable tools on numerous occasions."

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