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Suunto Vector Wristop Computer

Fitness > Heart Rate MonitorsRated: **** by 10 reviews.

SummitHut.com

Regardless whether you are climbing mountains, riding a muddy bike track, or skiing off piste, Suunto Vector will not let you down even in the toughest of the tough situations. It combines an altimeter, barometer, and an electronic compass with all the features of a sophisticated sports watch.

Features:

  • Altimeter: altitude, vertical speed, altitude alarm, logbook, vertical difference measurement, automatic 24 hr. altitude memory, temperature compensation. Logbook capacity 8 kB, recording intervals 20 sec., 1 min., 10 min. and 60 min.
  • Barometer: sea level pressure, absolute pressure, pressure difference, pressure trend indicator, 4 day barometric memory, temperature Barometer: absolute pressure, pressure difference, pressure trend indicator, 4 day barometric memory
  • Chronograph: interval timer, stopwatch, countdown timer, calendar, dual time, three daily alarms.
  • Compass: cardinal bearing, North South arrow, bearing tracking, declination setting.

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

A top-end sport watch at a reasonable price, the Suunto® Vector includes an altimeter, barometer, and an electronic compass in addition to its timer functions.

Features:

  • 99 logs track total vertical ascent, number of runs, and ascent rate
  • Altimeter shows elevation up to 29,500 feet
  • Barometer keeps 4-day memory and 6-hour trend graph
  • Compass includes adjustable declinationQ2/24 hour clock; 3 daily alarms
  • Durable plastic composite wrist band
  • Easy to read digital display
  • Electroluminescent backlight
  • Electronic compass aids in navigation, with bearing tracking
  • Low battery indicator
  • Rugged case
  • Stopwatch and countdown timer
  • Temperature display
  • User-replaceable battery (sold separately at EMS)
  • Water-resistant to 100 feet
Alarm(S):Yes
Altimeter:Yes
Bezel Size:2 in.
Date:Yes
Electronic Compass:Yes
Gps Enabled:No
Illumination:Yes
Mount Position:Wrist Top
Speed & Distance:No
Stop Watch Function:Yes
Strap Material:Plastic
Strap Width:3/4 in.
Watch Type:Digital
Water Resistance:100 feet
Wrist Size:Men/Women

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

Color
Yellow Black Display
Yellow Black Display
199.00
Black
Black
199.00
Khaki Black Display
Khaki Black Display
199.00
X Black Black Display
X Black Black Display
199.00

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Notes:

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $199.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Suunto Vector Wristop Computer Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Great Watch

Rating:****
I really like this watch. The LCD face is large and easy to read. Functionality is second to none. This is a thick, bulky watch but it's formidable size does not translate excessive weight.

Note that there are two LCD display styles in the Vector line. There is the traditional grey background with black numbers or a modern new black background with grey numbers. The type of display you get is dependent on the color of watch so be sure to look at the pictures before you buy. I personally like the more modern black background as it is easily readable in daylight, but is completely stealthy at night. You will not be able to read the display on this in low light without using the backlight feature. Perfect for tactical use.
Bryan M. at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 05/14/2007

Excellent product

Rating:*****
The barometer weather forecast function works best if you remain pretty much in the same area. When we travel 100 miles of so the different barometer for that area throws off the forecast feature. If you remain in the same general area it is extremely accurate. I didn't test the altimeter yet but all the other features are extremely accurate.
Dwalker at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 01/05/2008

good stuff

Rating:****
I have owned this watch for approximatly 9 months and so far have loved it. The only problems i have had is the factory battery dying very quickly in bad timing, and for some reason recently i cant seem to get the compass to calibrate properly and the only directions it reads in east or southeast....otherwise its totally bomber!
erock at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 03/21/2008

Nothin Wrong with this Watch

Rating:*****
I am in the Army and I use the features of this watch quite often. So far I have taken it swimming, hiking and out an airplane and it hasn't skipped a beat. It is a bit big but it's very light and it's no bigger than I'd expect with all the features it has inside. Great watch
SSD at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 07/20/2008

Suunto backs their products

Rating:*****
I have owned this watch for over ten years and just recently had it sent back to Suunto for a repair. It needed a new band and battery its second ever. When the watch was returned to me I was blown away. Suunto basically refurbished the watch so well I thought it was brand new. [...] Good times.
jim at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 01/20/2008

So far so very good!

Rating:****
I have purchased this watch for use on a trip out to the southwest next summer. I have been trying it out on the Long Trail in VT. I found it fairly easy to understand and set-up. I enjoy the altimeter function and have been checking it against topos and my GPS. So far so good.
Roentgen at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 11/08/2007

nice outdoor watch

Rating:****
This is a perfect outdoor watch for me. It's affordable leaving me money to spend on other gear.
can't wait for spring at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 01/20/2008

I am very peased with this product.

Rating:*****
It's Bad To The Bone ! I Love It!
Steve at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 06/04/2007

Bomber

Rating:*****
Functional. Well thought out.
Jim at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 11/09/2008

Negative Reviews:

Too Big !!!!

Rating:**
[...] This watch is huge! too big and was looking too repulsive on wrist. I did not like the design, the color (lighter blue than I expected)and the unnecessary big numbers on the screen.Any way, it was a frustrating experience for me.
Tosun Pasa at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 01/02/2008