The Suunto Core Wristop not only tells the time but also has many other intelligent features. It has a compass so you can find your way. Never get caught in bad weather again. This unique wristwatch warns you of an approaching storm coming your way. Telling the time in the dark is easy, the Suunto Core has a backlight option. For people who love to watch the sunrise and set; this watch can predict the times for these magnificent events. Uses replaceable battery. Lockable logs Total Ascent Descent Log graph Vertical speed Resolution - 1m Logbook function Temperature compensation Stopwatch Countdown timer Compass Functions - Guided calibration; Heading in degrees; Bearing tracking; Declination setting; Cardinal directions Backlight option for night use Menu-based user interface Water resistance - 30 / 100ft with underwater buttons Dot matrix display Mineral crystal glass Backlight type - Electro-luminescent display Selectable metric / imperial units Storage temperature - - 30 degrees C - + 60 degrees C / - 22 degrees F - + 140 degrees F Operating temperature - - 20 degrees C - + 60 degrees C / -5 F - + 140 degrees F Uses User replaceable battery Low battery warning Languages - 4-language menu (DE, EN, ES FR) Depth meter Button lock Rotating bezel Alarm with Snooze Calendar display 12/24 Time reading selectable Daily alarms - 1 Barometer range - 8, 9 - 32, 4 inHg / 300 - 1100 mbar Trend graph Altimeter / barometer lock Altimeter/Barometer resolution 0,05 inHg / 1 mbar Storm alarm Temperature resolution - 1 degree C / 1 degree F / Temperature range - - 20 C- + 60 C / - 5 degree F - + 140 degree F Trend indicator
User Ratings and Reviews
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
