Suunto X Lander Wrist Top Computer Watch with Altimeter Barometer Compass and Chronograph
The ultimate option for the outdoor enthusiast, the silver Suunto X-Lander wrist-top computer offers an accurate altimeter, a complete barometer, a precise electronic compass, and a multifunction sports watch in a single elegant package. Regardless of your excursion–whether it’s climbing mountains, riding a muddy bike track, or skiing off piste–you need accurate, real-time information about your surroundings to pull off a successful trip. The X-Lander contributes by not only providing important data, but also keeping track of your activities so you can make rational decisions at key moments. In addition, the watch is user-friendly and solidly built, with a non-allergenic aluminum casing, a carbon-fiber back, a durable mineral crystal glass, and a water-resistant fabric strap.
The built-in altimeter, which boasts a range of up to 29,500 feet, puts all 14 of the world’s 8,000-plus-meter summits within the avid climber’s range. Among the altimeter’s functions are an altitude measurement function that lets you follow the vertical progress between stages, an automatic 24-hour memory that stores the altitude and ascent/decent rate for every hour, and an adjustable altitude alarm. Climbers will also dig the logbook function, which lets you record total and cumulative vertical ascents and descents as well as the number of runs skied.
The X-Lander also displays the current barometric pressure and temperature–a must for activities in which weather plays a factor. The device automatically records barometric data for the previous four days, with the first six hours manifested in one-hour intervals and the rest in six-hour intervals. When the reference altitude is set correctly, the instrument also displays the present sea level pressure, which makes it easier to read and understand the barometric pressure at high altitudes.
And few things are more important when exploring unfamiliar territory than a compass. The X-Lander’s electronic compass contributes by guiding you with cardinal or half- cardinal points and a North-South arrow. The compass can also be set to track a certain bearing, which helps you follow a chosen direction. Meanwhile, the unit’s declination adjustment function allows you to correct the difference between true North and magnetic North.
In addition to the variety of outdoor functions, the X-Lander also displays normal time, with such add-ons as three daily alarms, a calendar programmed to the year 2089, a stopwatch with split-time measurement, and a countdown timer. Other features include a durable negative LCD display, a user-replaceable battery, and water-resistance to 100 feet. The X-Lander is backed by a two-year warranty on parts and labor.
What’s in the Box?
X-Lander wrist-top computer, battery, user’s manual.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great Compass Watch, So Far!
I purchased the X-Lander Military version of this watch (all black, rubber strap). I’ve scraped it across several hard objects, and it has yet to show scratches. I love the compass and reverse display. You have to be careful when setting up the watch, as it is easy to change the factory defaults on the barometer. The elevation data seems to change constantly with barometric pressure, but I’m assuming that this is always the case with this type of instrument as its not tied to GPS. My chief complaint is that the buckle is hard to unfasten (acutally, the tab that holds the end of the strap in place).
5 Stars Suunto Military X-Lander
The Mil X-Lander is one impressive piece of equipment. It is a an ABC watch that is built to withstand some pretty harsh environments. The watch wears large on the wrist, but it is perfectly at home on the trail as it is in the office. I do a lot of bushwalking and mountain biking and the barometer and compass are easy to set and use and the alti is very accurate. I would recommend this to anyone who is out in the scrub or who just wants a bloody great watch for everyday use.
3 Stars Nice watch
it’s a nice watch but depending on the sun light you can’t see the numbers, also when your are in the shadows… everything else works as it says the catalog…
5 Stars all-doingwatch
Very well constructed watch. Recommended for anyone in the military or who enjoys outdoor activities.
1 Star Buy a Casio….
I hope my experience with this particular watch is the exception, but I found absolutely nothing ‘military’ grade about this watch: The band broke after a few months of VERY light use, and Suunto does not offer a similar band as a replacement, but rather a generic band, taking away quite a bit from the watch’s overall appearance. A few months after the band broke, the compass stopped functioning; I’m not sure how sitting on my desk caused the compass to stop working correctly, but there you have it. I have spoken to other Suunto owners who have had the same issue with the compass function.
I have owned Casio Pathfinder watches in the past, and they have been FAR superior in regards to both longevity, reliability, and ease of use. My last one survived 5 yrs of hard use (scuba diving, surfing, mountains and deserts…) before giving up the ghost. And it cost about half of what the Suunto cost me. I thought I would try a different brand, but the Suunto survived less than a year of light/no use, no submersion or impacts. I have used Suunto products in the past (compasses) with no problems, but I would not buy another watch from this manufacturer. Hope this helps.
