Altimeter Watches
These watches include a barometric altimeter to indicate the current elevation. They do not include GPS or heart rate functionality.
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Casio PRW3500-1
Solar-powered altimeter, barometer and compass (ABC) watch with radio time calibration, temperature sensor, world time, stopwatch, and timer.
Reasons to Buy
- Solar-powered—no need to recharge or change battery
- Basic ABC functions accessible with a single button-press
- Keeps accurate time with radio time calibration (if within range of transmitting stations)
- Other functions including world time, stopwatch, timer, alarms etc
- Glass is recessed below the bezel for protection
Reasons to Avoid
- Interface not user-friendly: this limits use of advanced ABC functions
The Casio PRW3500 digital hiking watch in compass mode, with three dots representing north and single dots representing the other points of the compass The Casio PRW3500 is one of the older models in Casio’s Pro Trek series of hiking watches (previously known as the Pathfinder series). I believe it has been discontinued, but it is still available for sale. This watch looks basic. It has no fancy graphics, just a digital display reminiscent of the 1980s. It is an altimeter–barometer–compass (ABC) watch with a temperature sensor and world time.
Read more: Casio PRW3500-1 review (1)
Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW9400-3
Features for days! Altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer, sunrise/sunset data, and much more. Ease of Use: This is something that I felt could use some help. I may be spoiled on the ease of touch screens now, but cycling through all the menus is a pain. Price For a solar powered "ABC" watch with a ton of features that can stand up to the abuse the Rangeman can and still look great, I think the price is a steal.
Reasons to Buy
- Ton of features
- Can really take a beating
- Solar powered
- Great price
Reasons to Avoid
- Display isn't easy to read
- Features can be overwhelming
While the Rangeman may be the best G Shock watch on the market, it doesn't mean it's the best choice for everyone. Don't know if it's right for you? Just take our little test and see which side you fall on: It's for you You enjoy the outdoors You need a watch that can take some abuse You like knowing things like your current altitude, the exact minute the sun will set, or exactly which way North is You own at least one article of camo clothing It's not for you You have bad eyesight You don't ever leave your house You don't know what a barometer is You've never spent more than $100 for a watch G Shock Rangeman Watch Features Barometer Before the days of weathermen and weather apps, we had to figure out ourselves if it was going to rain.
Read more: Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW9400-3 review (1)
Highgear Altis TI
To start out...The Altis ti and Altis SS are the same watch except that one is made of titanium and the other out of stainless steel. Both watches have heft and are built like a brick. The band is high quality rubber with breath slots cut into them and are fitted seamlessly to the watch. The Altis Ti Tactical is from Highgear's tactical line of watches for the police and military. It is a large attractive, premium watch from Highgear but much lighter than the Altis SS. It has a crisp and clear negative display (similar to Suunto Core) that wears very nice and can be used for all occasions (unlike a lot of other bulky brand watches with these features).
Read more: Highgear Altis TI reviews (2)
Highgear Altiforce
The Altiforce is from Highgear's Tactical line of watches for military and police. The most noticeable is the light weight of the Altiforce compared to the Stainless steal Altis SS (see my other review of the Altis). I hardly notice wearing it. That said, it seems to be built very solid out of plastic but the heft and weight of the Altis feels indestructible. The weight of the Altiforce is similar to the Suunto. Display is Negative (or reversed) on the Altiforce. It is sharp and can be viewed off axis without any distortion or number shift.
Read more: Highgear Altiforce review (1)
Highgear Altis SS
To start out...The Altis ti and Altis SS are the same watch except that one is made of titanium and the other out of stainless steel. Both watches have heft and are built like a brick. The band is high quality rubber with breath slots cut into them and are fitted seamlessly to the watch.The Altis SS is a large attractive, premium watch from Highgear. that wears very nice and can be used for all occasions (unlike a lot of other bulky brand watches with these features). I found the strap to be very comfortable.
Read more: Highgear Altis SS review (1)
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