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. The pressure gauge operates in four distinct modes, including an automatic setting that senses your movement or lack thereof, switching between altimeter and barometer accordingly. The compass features a rotating bezel for traditional use, or a one-touch function that allows you to sight, lock and follow a bearing. Daily functions include dual time, date, alarm, sports chronograph and predicted times for sunrise and sunset.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Mil Core
The watch was delivered in a very timely manner in great condition. I had no problems with my watch since i have received it and went diving with it the day after i got it. Great watch for any that really on the gear for there outdoor actives.
1 Star Good For about a Year … Then hassle to have it fixed even if you have warranty
Got my Core to use mostly for hiking, sailing and daily use. Looks good (although had few friends make comment that now when I am wearing that watch they can see me 3 miles down the road - making fun of the size) The watch is surprisingly light and good looking. After that its not so hot. My watch lasted for about 7 months when my lower right button became stacked and pushed in. Watch became unusable and even thought in warranty I had to pay $50 dollars to have it replaced. (warranty fee - what???)
I am very disappointed with the quality of the watch. The functions are not as precise as I expected (altimeter, compass are really good only as a rough estimate). Hope you have a better luck. I am selling my new unit ASAP and looking at different makers.
4 Stars good watch
Good watch but its not water proof. If you stay in the water for a long time, water will seep throiugh. Also you get a lot of condensation which makes it difficult to read the time. One thing I notice is that this watch does not have a rubber o-ring inside inside the battery compartment which prevent water to seep through. I had to take the battery and the circuitry dry off twice which annoying.
5 Stars Best Suunto for outdoor activities ever made
This watch is really amazing, despite it has few additional functions compared to previous version (Vector), this watch is very helpful for those enthusiast that really likes outdoor activities. In overall this watch is amazing but at the same time it has some negatives such as: i) the storm alarm it is complicated to get used to ii) the owner’s manual in some sections lack of detailed information to complete the right setup for some functions iii) the price is little expensive even though the materials used for this model has been improved significantly compared to Vector series.
3 Stars Just ok
I bought my suunto in March 2009 at a greater than 50% discount due to a connection I have. It’s a great looking watch with lots of useful functions. However I think the listed price on Amazon is a little too much. Although I paid much less, I still feel like I over paid.
The battery life is terrible. If you plan to do serious trekking with the suunto core, I would advise you to take spare batteries along. There is a low battery indicator but it gives less than 24hr warning before dying completely. At that point, all reference values and setting will be lost.
The alt and baro is accurate. I work near SFO so I’m able to check my watch baro reading against weather observations (METAR) broadcast for that location. The alt is usually equivalent to the reading I get from my flight instrument when flying.
It’s a great looking watch but if you need a serious adventure watch, keep looking.