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Suunto Advizor

Men's Clothing > WatchesRated: ***** by 12 reviews.

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When you're out in the field, knowing your body's reaction to the elements is just as important as knowing altitude and barometric pressure. You need the Suunto Advizor. The Advizor comes equipped with altimeter, barometer, compass, and heart rate monitor, allowing you to keep track of how the elements impact your heart rate.

Standout Features:

  • Altimeter, barometer, and compass
  • Heart rate monitor
  • Barometer tracks 4 days of pressure trends for weather prediction
  • Clock, alarm, dual time, and stopwatch

What Does the Suunto Advizor do?

Heart Rate Monitor Watch: For those who train for adventure, the heart rate monitor function on the Suunto Advisor tracks your physical performance at the gym and in the field.

For optimum performance, the Advizor functions as a personal trainer. Set your ideal heart rate zones, and the Advizor alerts you when your preset limits are exceeded.

When used in conjunction with the altimeter, the heart rate monitor keeps track of the impact of altitude and vertical rate of movement on heart rate.

The Advizor also stores training time, maximum and minimum heart rate, average heart rate, and time spent in your target heart rate zone.

Altimeter Watch: Climbers, skiers, and hikers rely on the altitude data provided by the Advizor's altimeter.

An automatic 24-hour memory stores altitude, ascent/descent, and features an adjustable altitude alarm. For skiers and snowboarders, the Advizor records cumulative vertical ascents and descents as well as the number of runs skied.

Barometer Watch: While you know how to read the sky to guess at the weather, the Advizor removes the guesswork and replaces it with robust data.

The barometer displays current pressure and temperature and records barometric pressure from the past 4 days, allowing you to make strong predictions.

Set the reference altitude to show the present sea level pressure, helping you to better interpret barometric pressure at high altitudes

Compass Watch: Even in whiteout conditions, the compass on your Suunto Advizor guides you to safety. The compass tracks cardinal or half-cardinal points and features the north-south arrow. The compass can also be set to track a certain bearing.

The declination adjustment allows you to the correct the difference between true north and magnetic north for more accurate readings.

Watch Features: Wake up on time with the alarm and have two alarms left over to remind you of meetings and lunch. The Suunto Advizor also has a calendar programmed to the year 2089, a stopwatch with split-time measurements, and a countdown timer. Keep trac of the time where you are and where your family waits with the dual time feature.

Who is the Suunto Advizor best for?

The Suunto Advizor features a sporty look and larger watch face that is best suited to avid adventurers or those who keep their look outdoorsy both at the office and on the trail.

With top-notch adventure features like altimeter, barometer, compass, and heart rate monitor the Advizor is the perfect companion for avid adventurers who want to take their training to the next level.

Comparison: If you want a Suunto compass watch without a heart rate monitor, check out the Suunto Vector. The Vector is essentially the Advizor, except that it does not have a heart rate monitor.

For a more training focused heart rate monitor watch, check out the Suunto t6c. The t6c tracks heart rate and adds in training effect, a measure of your aerobic conditioning level. The t6c also has a unique computer interface that allows you to keep close tabs on your training efforts. The t6c features an altimeter; however, it does not have a barometer or compass.

Features:

  • Absolute pressure range 8.90 - 32.40 inHg / 300 - 1100 mbar 
  • Adjustable sea level pressure function
  • Ascent/descent rate in ft/min or m/min 
  • Audible alarms alert the user of exceeding upper or lower limit 
  • Auto-repeat of countdown timer for interval training (training interval, recovery interval, number of intervals) 
  • Automatic 24-hour memory stores altitude and ascent/descent rate for every hour 
  • Automatic 4-day memory stores pressure information in one hour intervals for the last six hours, then in six hour intervals 
  • Backlight, electroluminescent
  • Barometric trend indicator
  • Bearing tracking function displays locked bearing, actual bearing and difference between these declination adjustment
  • Bubble level to indicate level position to ensure +/- 2-3 degree reading accuracy 
  • Calendar pre-programmed to the year 2089S daily alarms
  • Casing Diameter: 5.1
  • Countdown timer 
  • Current altitude: range up to 29,500 ft / 9,000m - resolution 10ft / 5m 
  • Declination adjustment
  • Difference measurement function allows zeroing of the altimeter for following vertical progress between stages 
  • Difference measurement function allows zeroing of the barometer for following e.g. overnight changes in barometric pressure and temperature 
  • Dual time display
  • HRM memory activated from starting of stopwatch or interval timer stores total training time, maximum, minimum and average heart rate during training, as well as time spent in, above and below target heart rate zoneQ2/24 hour clock
  • Heart rate displayed in relation to current time or running time 
  • Heart rate range 20 - 240 beats 
  • Logbook stores total ascent/descent, average ascent/descent rate, number of runs skied, duration of log
  • Low battery indicator
  • North-South arrow
  • Resolution 0.05 inHg / 1 mbar 
  • Sea level pressure range 27.25 - 31.90 inHg / 921-1080 mbar 
  • Shows bearing in degrees and cardinal or half-cardinal point
  • Stopwatch, range 23:59,59 / Countdown timer, range 23:59, 59
  • Stopwatch 
  • Temperature: range -20 - +60 C / -5 - +140 F
  • Thickness: 1.56
  • Upper and lower limits adjustable in one beat intervals to set target heart rate zone 
  • User-replaceable battery
  • Water Resistant to 30 m / 100ft
  • Weight 1.9 oz / 55g

Mountain Gear

Let the Advizor wristop computer set the pace for all of your outdoor pursuits with its altimeter, barometer, electronic compass, chronograph watch and Heart Rate Monitor.

Features:

  • Altimeter displays current altitude and features automatic 24-hour memory that stores altitude and ascent/descent rate for every hour
  • An audible alarm alerts the user if they are exceeding the upper or lower limit
  • Barometer displays changes in pressure and difference measurement function tracks overnight changes in barometric pressure and temperature, so you stay prepared for incoming weather
  • Compass shows bearing in degrees and cardinal or half-cardinal point
  • Displays altitude gain, training time, maximum, minimum and average heart rate, so you can train and record all of your workouts to reach your fitness peak
  • Time features include a 12/24 hour clock, dual time display, stopwatch, countdown timer and three daily alarms
  • Using only the best Polar technology to guarantee flawless reception of the heart rate signal, the Advizor can adjust to within one beat intervals to set a target heart rate zone
Altimeter:Yes
Casing Diameter:5.1
Clinometer:Yes
Declination adjustment:Yes
Increments:1 degree
Thickness:1.56
Weight:1.9 ounces

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Reviews:

Rating:****
I have to admit that I purchased my Advizor with a bit of skepticism. I was looking for a Heart Rate monitor but, as a skier, loved the idea of the altimeter. My concern was that it would possibly do neither well. Since purchasing the watch all concerns are dismissed! The heart rate monitor works fantastically. It has more functions than I use and would work very well for competitive situations where the alarms would come into play and help manage heart rate during exertion. Similarly, the altimeter has been fantastic. The ability to track ascent/descent/laps and rates is not only useful, it is fun. I can see how this would be a serious tool for climbers. For me it's more recreational and record keeping. Having said that, the information helps benchmark activity and naturally pushes me to the next level. Things to know (not complaints) are that the reference altitude and barometer need to be set often if you're really concerned about exactly where things are at. I'm not sure there is a way around this with anything but GPS as atmospheric pressure is used for the measurement...and that changes continuously in our environment both naturally and unnaturally (buildings, planes, etc.). I have also noticed that the signal from the heart rate monitor is strong and that I don't get other signals from people close to me working out (spin class). I have had others receive my signal which is fine with me. Note that it works poorly in a vehicle if at all. I'm guessing too much EMI in the area...just a note that if it doesn't look right you should consider the environment you are in before thinking there is a malfunction. Some say the size is bulky, but it hasn't bothered me a bit. The lens is holding up fine after three months. If you want a combo HR/Altimeter at a good price I'm not sure you could beat the Advizor.
Dave at Suuntowatches.com on 02/15/2008
Rating:****
Love my "geek" watch. Have had it 3 or 4 years, use the HR monitor all the time running (occasionally misses a lap reading), the altimeter for running and hiking (altimeter very accurate allowing for variations in air pressure column), the alarm for waking up (could be louder). Compass has enabled me to find my way back to camp more than once. Very durable - gets caked with mud and dust when I got rockhunting, saturated w/ chlorine when I go swimming yet keeps on working fine. Face is a little scratched but not bad considering the rough treatment it's had. Have repaired the band 3 times w/ Superglue but guess it's time for a new one now.
Brian at Suuntowatches.com on 11/19/2007
Rating:*****
This watch was worn by me an infantry soldier in Iraq for 18 months of proven battle, it remained accurate even in 134 degrees plus. All of the men in my squad and most of the men in my platoon wear this watch. The only issue I have had with this watch was one day i was on patrol in about 140 degree heat and then went into a building that was about 70 degrees my watch face cracked on the inside of the glass. once I got the chance to contact SUUNTO I told them what happen they immediately replace my watch with a brand new NO QUESTIONS ASKED
SSG MARTIN 1ST CAV at Suuntowatches.com on 12/16/2007
Rating:*****
I've owned my Advizor for about four years with no problems. The Advizor is a great deal for only $35 more than the Suunto Vector . The Advizor is basically a Vector with heart rate functions. I like the color scheme as well. The black and grey is a great color combination. The display is easy to read and large. The watch is light and fits the wrist well. Battery replacement is easy. The plastic face does scratch but can be rubbed out with Polywatch. A great watch that performs well.
Dalke at Suuntowatches.com on 03/25/2009

"Its a must own watch bought it in 2003 and the style hasnt changed in 6 YEARS!"

Rating:*****
Great watch, looks awesome, works even bettter. It only has a couple issues, in the 6 years I have owned this watch the band recently started to break. All the bands around the country are back order and Suunto will only ship to europe. Which lead me to buy a new X9i. I highly recommend this watch one other downside is the bezzel markings will come off in time which kind of sucks, but the watch is TOUGH AS NAILS!
Casey at Moosejaw on 09/09/2009
Rating:****
The watch is great. If you want the benefit of using all the functions accurately you're going to have to spend some time in the manual. The size of the watch makes it prone to random smacks and wear and tear, so I would recommend getting the screen guard. All in all, well worth the money, timely delivery, very satisfied.
Anonymous at Suuntowatches.com on 10/07/2007
Rating:*****
I purchased this watch for my boyfriend for Christmas and it was as if he was 5 y/o and given a toy car! I do not think he is taken it off yet. He uses the HR and altimeter while hiking and skiing and enjoys comparing the two. He plans on using it while climbing Aconcagua these upcoming weeks.
Anonymous at Suuntowatches.com on 01/26/2008
Rating:*****
Everything - from the time I looked through the Suuntowatches.com website, until now, when I am still going through the many functions of this awesome watch - was a phenomenal customer service and product excellence experience! I will recommend Suunto to everyone who needs the maximum in function and performance in their sports watch.
Matt at Suuntowatches.com on 12/25/2008

"this bad boy is worth it's pennies"

Rating:*****
I couldn't decide between this one and one of the casios....I went with Suunto and am glad I did....it looks twice as good as I thought it would....used to be scared of a montster watch....not anymore. Hope it lasts because if it doesn't I think I'll still want another.
Micah at Moosejaw on 02/25/2008
Rating:*****
I've had my Advizor since 02'. It's been from the Grand Tetons to the Yucatan and still runs great. Finally having to replace the band. Looks like I'm not the only one to have the bezzle markings wear off, thought it was just my rough use. ;-)
Anonymous at Suuntowatches.com on 01/21/2008