New watch - Suunto Core - opinions pls.

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I've been looking at getting a Suunto Core, it's relatively new and as yet I haven't seen any in store in oz, just wondering if anyone has one, seen one and had a play, or knows anyone who has one. I've considered highgear casio and suunto and this suunto seems to have what I'm after.

Cheers

Jules:D
 
The batteries seem run out pretty quick on the one Suunto I had (ended up trading it) the new Casio GSHOCK Atomic Solar Tough watches are worth every penny-I've had one for the last year-never a glitch, sets it own time, runs on power saving mode when sunlight is not abundant and over all the best watch I have had. In metal its dressy enough to stay on through the most boring dinner services to boot!
 
I've had a Suunto Xlander for about seven years. I think I'm on the third (maybe, fourth) battery.

Best watch I've ever owned of the Seiko/Timex/Casio ranges. The ones I used to have just seem like toys to me now.

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(Edit to add - I just looked at the new Core. I like that model a lot. Especially the aluminum and steel model. I can see one of those being the replacement whenever my Xlander dies... Hmmm... it could be a while! ;))
 
The Chef, I've owned a G-shock for nearly 5 years and they're great but they don't have the 'extented' features list I'm after.
Paddling man I've thought about getting one of the tried and true models like the vector or the xlander, the 'Core' caught my gadget geek eye but I've yet to lay a hand on it yet.
I might have to wait till after the silly season and things settle down so I can get some time to search one out. Thanks for your thoughts.
 
I have a Suunto Vector and I have to say, that it works much more precisely than my G-Shock. In fact, I never had a watch that was after 2 months still so close to the radio clock. Not perfect but still very good for a watch that isn't controlled by radio.
 
Within the next week, I should be receiving a Casio 1300 Pathfinder to test out. If you can wait a couple of weeks, I will have a very in-depth review published on it.
 
I had a Suunto for a while and it went back for warranty work twice. It would not stay dry inside and basically became useless to me in remote country. Mine may have been a fluke but I gave up on it after the 3rd time of getting wet inside and went back to a G-Shock. G-Shocks have never failed me but they're a bitch to change the batteries in and you really need to send them back to the factory to have it done - but the batteries seem to last forever. For the last 4 months I've been reviewing an MTM Special Ops Titanium Thunderhawk. I've been intentionally hard on this watch, and hands down it's the best analog watch I've ever worn.

Jeff
 
I bought an Advizor (just because vectors were only in yellow) when they first came out. I can't remember when but it was a long time ago. It's still going strong and I've never had any problems.

Battery seems to average about 18 months, give or take a bit on how heavily I'm using the functions. Edit: they are also a doddle to change, the battery compartment unlocking with a coin.

I get it wet often and no longer worry about submersing my arms wearing it. I've never had a problem in that regard so I think you may have picked up a lemon there R.A.T. :(. Looking at the specs for the Core it has a depth gauge and it states water resistant to 30m with waterproof buttons. Usually a 10m rating equates to showerproof and a 30m rating to a dip in the sink but the "with waterproof buttons" suggests something slightly better in this case than the usual static ratings.

The big seller for me for the Suunto range has always been how clear they are, an old habit from scuba diving: when you are cold and your brain is narked you want nice clear readings. When I started mountaineering I wanted the same thing and it does just that, a nice big clear altimeter easy to read in even the worst conditions.
 
Just be sure to try one on before you get it. Some of their watches have faces as wide as my wrist, it seems like. I do have fairly small wrists though, so they might work fine for you.

I have had an Observer for around a year, and love it. I have the Ltt, with a titanium band and leather strap. I honestly forget about its being there, it is so light and comfortable. I was put off by the leather band at first, but was a convert as soon as I put it on. I wear it every day and the band (and, of course, the watch) is still going strong, despite my abuse.
 
Ditto what storl said: Works great in the wild but does look out of place around town, and I have to take it off to get my bike gloves on :(

Just been doing some more digging and there's a UK company selling an all black version - essentially it's an orange/black one with a replaced strap:
http://www.watchesgb.com/p/suunto_core_black/ :cool:
Shame I have a perfectly good 9 year old one and no money :mad:
 
I dont know but i got an old Timberland analog watch. I have it for about 9 years maybe longer. Changed the battery once about 4 years ago was very easy. Never done anything to damege it on purpose but same time werent easy on it. never failed never got any water in it. Works great.. For me the watch is to tell time and show the date. The only time i adj the time on it is for fall and spring time change. In between it might be one minute off. Is there a reason for the more exp watch?? Yes im cheap and would be the first one to say it.
Sasha
 
Thanks for the response guys,
I think I will delve into the suunto waters and keep my old G-shock for the trusty backup, and edc work watch. Darkaz I saw that black version but the guys on the Usual suspects forum have said the back light and contrast is a bit poor and hard to read in low light. I'm not sure what version to get but I'll definitely try one on before I hand over the cashola.

Jules
 
R.A.T. said:
For the last 4 months I've been reviewing an MTM Special Ops Titanium Thunderhawk. I've been intentionally hard on this watch, and hands down it's the best analog watch I've ever worn.

Jeff
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Ahhh! I've been meaning to ask about those watches and how they're actually holding-up in the field beyond the hype/"coz-Jack-Bauer's-wearing-one" rep. Thanks for sharing.

But I do have to ask though, with regards to the charging; if you need to be out in the field on extended durations (like soldiers), isn't the charging it too high maintenance?

Looking forward to you responses :thumbup:


Oh yeah, G-Shocks are like the equivalent Spyderco's in watches; tough, reliable, well-made without costing an arm and a leg.
 
I don't know what features the Suunto has but I have the Casio Pathfinder 1300. It has five band atomic time setting, solar battery, compass, altimeter, thermometer, barometer, 24 hour countdown timer, five alarms, 99 hour 99 minute stopwatch.

It isn't a G shock but it seems to be almost as sturdy. The body from what I've been told is metal covered in plastic so it isn't flimsy. The watch is big but it is not that tall. There isn't really a problem with it fitting under sleeves or just generally being too much of a arm wart.

Give a look to the PAW 1300, I think you would be happy with it.

Chad
 
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