Are there any watch band Compasses worth a damn?

[Mack]

I have both the triple and sea pathfinder. I'd be lost without them.

 

[denverco]

http://www.countycomm.com/SERECompass.htm

 

[HoB]

Instead of a watchband compass, I would go with an orienteering compass on the off-hand/wrist:
http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme gear/compasses main/suunto_m9_wrist_compass.htm

I have seen an orienteering champ using one of these (not exactly that model, but the same style) and it is amazing how precise someone skilled can use them. The advantage is that someone who is really good, can maintain course over rough terrain even while running (!). I have him seen him check direction like a runner would check his time.

 

[Diomedes Industries]

This brings up a good point. Maybe what we need is a watch that fits on the band of our compass!

TF

 

[Swampdog]

In my occupation it is very important to carry a compass not only for land navigation but also to check wind direction on forest fires. I use a small Brunton wrist compass on my watchband and keep another pocket size Silva compass in my shirt pocket; I sometimes like to double check my directions. The wrist compass is handier to use to check wind direction.

 

[Rafael T]

There is now:

http://prometheusdesignwerx.com/collections/compass

 

[theJman]

Are you aware this thread is 8 years old?

 

[tholiver]

Are you aware this thread is 8 years old?

Still a good thread though,lol!