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Suunto X-Lander Watch

Hiking & Camping > WatchesRated: ***** by 18 reviews.

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The ultimate in outdoor wristop technology, the Suunto X-Lander combines an altimeter, barometer, electronic compass and a complete calendar clock, all housed in a cool, stylish aluminum casing with a negative black display.

Features:

  • Altimeter function shows current altitude and displays ascent/descent rate in feet per minute or meter per minute
  • Altimeter logbook stores total ascent/descent, average ascent/descent rate, number of runs skied, as well as the duration of log
  • Built-in barometer supplies overnight changes in barometric pressure and temperature, and automatic 4-day memory stores pressure information in one hour intervals for the last six hours, then in six hour intervals
  • Carbon fiber back, aluminum casing and weather proof fabric band mean this performance piece will be with you a long, long time
  • Compass shows actual bearing and function that displays locked bearing, actual bearing and the difference between these declination adjustments
  • Easy-to-read display is backlit and waterproof to 100 meters or 330 feet
  • Equipped with a mineral crystal glass and a carbon fiber back to ensure maximum durability
  • Time features include 12/24 clock, dual time display (for traveling in different time zones), 3 daily alarms, countdown timer and a stopwatch

Backcountry.com

The Suunto XLander Watch combines all the features of a watch with a bit more pizzaz— an altimeter, barometer, electronic compass, and a complete calendar clock, all housed in a high-tech, stylish aluminum casing. Use the altimeter to track your ascent as you tackle that burly hike. The barometer clues you in to changing weather conditions and the electronic compass keeps you on track. Always remember your significant other's birthday as the complete calendar clock keeps you up to date. Suunto equipped the XLander with a mineral crystal glass face and a carbon fiber back to ensure maximum durability.

Alarms:Yes, 3 daily
Altimeter:Yes
Backlight / Electroluminescent:Yes
Band Type:Water-resistant fabric
Barometer:Yes
Chronograph:Yes
Compass:Yes
Country of Origin:China
Declination adjustment:Yes
Heart Rate Monitor:No
Increments:+/- 2-3 degrees
Material:Aluminum
PC Compatible:No
Recommended Use:Mountaineering, hiking, casual
Size:1.5in diameter
Stopwatch:Yes
Thermometer:Yes
Warranty:2 year
Waterproof:Yes, up to 30m
Weight:1.9 ounces

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Color
Alum Pos
Alum Pos
299.00
Military
Military
299.00349.00349.00
Alum Neg
Alum Neg
299.00
Aluminum / Leather Band / Negative Face299.00
Aluminum / Synthetic Band / Positive Face299.00

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Suunto X-Lander Watch Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****12
****4
***2
**0
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Positive Reviews:

STYLE w/ FUNCTION

Rating:*****

The watch is versatile. It looks good on the town and also on the mountain. I have been very impressed by the ease and functionality of the product. I use it on Search and Rescue and I have had a very positive experience form it. BEWARE!!! The altimeter is based of atmospheric pressure. Weather changes can make the altimeter be off a few hundred feet. Also, if you have gnarly weather as Utah does (i.e. Lake Effect rain/snow), the barometer may show "sun" but it may be raining. The thermometer is also picking up body heat so you have to adjust 10-20 degress. I know that these "BEWARES" sound bad; however, keep in mind that the technology doesn't exist yet to counteract these anomolies and it is rare when you have to deal with them. Overall it is very accurate and dependable. ALWAYS REMEBER TO BRING AN OLD SCHOOL COMPASS!!!! BATTERIES DO FAIL! 5 stars definetly and I would definetly recommend this to you or my family.

coleslaw9 at Backcountry.com on 02/11/2008

More than a watch

Rating:****

Got this beauty as a wedding gift for a buddy. It was pretty easy to get setup during the plane ride to Vail; of course I landed before calibrating the altimeter. This sucker is pretty sizable no doubt to squeeze in the temp and pressure sensors, but it looks sharp enough to pull off with a suit...especially in the rockies. He was stoked to go from sea level to near 10k feet in Maui.
Call me foolish, but replacing the band once every year or two for a watch you can wear for outdoor or daily use doesn't seem that bad. Can't give it that fifth star since I don't own it, but I wish I did...

Colin Derhammer at Backcountry.com on 10/13/2009

"Love it!"

Rating:*****
Make no mistake, this is a big, honkin' watch. It looks cool though, is very comfortable, and weighs less than my much smaller dress watch. It has all the fun techy bells and whistles that no one needs, but you know you want. E.g., the altitude diff mode and log book let you keep track of the distance and rate of your ascents/decents even when google earth isn't handy to recalibrate for an absolute measurement. If I had it to do over, I might go with the negative face, since the positive is a little difficult to read at an angle
Garrett at Moosejaw on 02/03/2008

Excellent Suunto Watch

Rating:*****

I have owned the positive face Suunto X-Lander for two years without any problems except to replace the battery and watch band. The X-Lander is basically a Vector with an aluminum case and mineral glass face. The X-Lander is a dependable and accurate watch with a strong rotating bezel that works and does not get loose over time. The buttons have also remained strong and firm. It is a large watch but is easy to read. The watch is great looking and very accurate.

GD at Backcountry.com on 11/12/2007

Sunnto Excellance

Rating:****

It is a great watch, rugged look, military look as well, and great looking watch. Features all work great, except for the temperature since it reads your body temp basically, because it has the sensor at the bottom which it causes it to read your temp. If you want accurate temp reading, you have to take off the watch for about 15 mts. and you should have an accurate temp. (maybe they can re-design and place the sensor in a different place.)

ccallejas at Backcountry.com on 02/29/2008

"Show me a more functional, more accurate, beter looking and feeling watch, I'll try it!"

Rating:*****
I have six Suunto watches, this is my first choice. I also have a Casio trip. sensor, these Suunto's put the others to shame. I ware them while traveling up in the Rocky Mt's., the alt. matches my GPS within ten ft.. I also have two Oris automatic watches, they look nece to go out on the town, but this watch does also, and it keeps time within a second a month. These are the Cat's Meow!
Mark at Moosejaw on 06/17/2006

"Great job Suunto!"

Rating:*****
Great watch for both extreme outdoor activities, and every day wear as well. Nice features, very accurate ... and a much improved band over previous x-lander models. As a trainer of both military and police personnel ... as well as an avid backpacker, hiker, climber, and kayaker ... I would highly recommend this watch for any/all of those applications.
Dave D. at Moosejaw on 12/24/2007

"Good product, really enjoy it"

Rating:****
It was bigger than i thought it would be, but i've gotten use to that. kinda don't like how you have to adjust the alt. and brao. all the time, thought it would pick that stuff up, but i guess that only works in the watches with GPS. great watch though.
Amanda at Moosejaw on 09/10/2006

"You guys rock !! play some classic rock eh lol"

Rating:*****
My son loves the watch !! I also might add that the staff at the Grosse Point Woods Moosejaw were excellent and very helpful with helping me find what I needed . I rate the overall service at the store 5 stars...I'll definatley be shopping there again in the future.
Danaille at Moosejaw on 01/24/2008

"Great watch"

Rating:*****
If you don't mind having a watch that has the same circumfrence as a dinner plate, it's a great all around watch that I highly recommend. Even though my pool only goes to 12 feet, I have the added comfort that it'll go much deeper.
Jeff at Moosejaw on 05/01/2007

Neutral Reviews:

"Great Watch, Lousy Watch Band"

Rating:***
I love the watch but aggravation over the band brings down the rating of the total product. They smell and they keep smelling and only get worse. Clean the strap after use? Doesn’t work. I’ve tried both the leather and fabric replacement straps. It was the same. The only other option is the plastic strap and good luck finding that. It’s incredible that such a great watch can come with such a crappy band. Oh, I called Suunto trying to find a good alternative. Sorry, there is none and they didn’t seem too concerned that their bands don’t live up to the product. I’ve had the X-lander for several years and I’ve finally had it.
Jim at Moosejaw on 05/19/2009

straps suck...but great watch

Rating:***

I absolutely love this watch. It does everything you expect from Suunto....BUT, the watchbands by this company are horrible. I've had the X-lander Mil edition for about 18 months now, and the rubber band has already broken. The only replacement band now available is the just as crappy leather version (smells when it gets wet) For a company that makes such great watches, I don't see how they put such crappy bands on them. The other problem is that you can't just put any strap on it. The pins are curved so you pretty much have to go with a Suunto strap.

Chuck Mabry at Backcountry.com on 01/12/2009