Suunto Observer SR Wrist Top Computer Watch with Altimeter Barometer Compass
Time - 12/24 hour clock - Calendar pre-programmed to the year 2089 - 3 daily alarms - Dual time - Stopwatch with lap and split time measurement; stores up to 99 laps and split times for 1 run. Altimeter - Altitude range up to 9000 m / 29,500 ft. - Resolution to 1 m / 3 ft - Ascent/descent rate in m/min or ft/min - One-button access to intermediate information about total vertical ascent/desent, and number of runs skied - Logbook stores total ascent/descent, average ascent/descent rate, number of runs skied duration of log - Altitude alarm - Altimeter use: unique feature to deep sea level pressure from changing when unit is used as altimete. Barometer - Absolute pressure range 300 - 1 1-hPa/ 9.90 - 32.40 inHg - Sea level pressure range 921 - 1080 hPa / 27.25 - 30.80 inHg - Resolution 1hPa / 0.05 inHg - Temperature compensation - Automatic 4-day memory stores pressure information in one hour intervals for the last six hours, then in six hour intervals - Temperature range -20 degrees - +60 degrees C / -5 degrees - +140 degrees F - Barometer use: unique feature to keep altitude from changing when unit is used as a barometer. Compass - Shows bearing in degrees and cardinal or half-cardinal point - North-South arrow - Bearing tracking function displays locked bearing, actual bearing and difference between these - Declination adjustment - Resolution: bearing 1 degree, North-South arrow +/- 5 degrees. Other Features - Different housing and strap options available - Backlight, electroluminescent - User-replaceable battery - Low battery indicator - Waterproof to 100 m / 330 ft.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great multi-use tool
This is my second watch - lost the first after 4 years - and never hesitated about repurchasing the same exact watch. It is complex in its functionality, but simple to use. My primary use in tracking vertical gain/descent in biking and skiing allows me to accurate view my results with amazing accuracy - often times more accurate than GPS units. The compass is accurate, but not always operable based on your location. Durability is exceptional - my original was dropped, skied over once, and smacked on rocks and trees to many times to count. Excellent time piece for the outdoor adventurer.
4 Stars Durable watch with lots of options
I have had this watch for over 3 years and the only problem I have found is the compass has to be frequently recalibrated. I have had issues with some batteries messing the calibration up. When I try to use the compass while walking in a circle it reads from 95 degrees to 243 then jumps back to 95 degrees.
I have owned numerous watches over the years but this is by far my most favorite, regardless of the compass issue.
The only thing I would change is you can only monitor the barometric pressure or the altitude. It would be nice to monitor both, though not sure if this is feasible due to the watch using pressure to monitor both. This was difficult to keep up with while over seas (the resources to obtain the barometric pressure aren’t as readily available as they are here).
5 Stars Takes a lickin and i ain’t bullsittin’
outdoor oriented lad, grew tired of purchasing thirty dollar timex watch only to fall apart in three months. purchased this watch upon its inception around year 2001 or so. great watch, puts up with my inability to tender gently while being worn. my only piece of advice-spend the extra bucks and purchase the stainless/titanium band. the elastomer band does not last and is nothing more than a futile effort to stay affixed to wrist. great customer service, excellent & accurate features, and rarely do i endorse items but this one warrants lavish praise.
5 Stars great watch!!!
This is my second Suunto watch, Everything is as I expected. This time I bought the watch with the metal case; smaller than the previous watch, but the numbers are large enough to see at night with the back light with out my glasses. All in all; I am very pleased with my choice and the product. ub
5 Stars Best watch I have ever used
I love this watch. It is sturdy, beautiful, easy to read, built like a tank and very durable. It is about the right size, unlike some other Suunto watches that resemble dinner plates. The compass is as good as the one in my plane. My only criticism is that the sound of the alarm is so faint that it will not wake me up. If a wakeup alarm is a big priority do not buy this watch or you will be disappointed. The faint alarm is a problem that is a compromise related to the high quality of the case. I am on a multi-decade search for the perfect watch, but this one beats everything so far including my Rolex Explorer.
