Suunto X-Lander

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bquinlan

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I just bought a Suunto X-Lander used on eBay. I'm more used to low-end watches, so this is a big step up for me. :D

So far I am quite pleased with it. The X-Lander is huge, both in diameter and thickness, but with the aluminum case it weighs less than my last all-steel watch that's half the size. It seems to ride comfortably without getting in my way.

The big display is wonderful for readability. I'm used to holding up my watch and looking to read the time. With this one I can glance at it from almost any angle or distance.

I will readily admit that I'm a geek and not a mountain climber. The altimeter features are unlikely to be more than an occasional gimmick for me. (I'm still trying to figure out how to find a local known elevation to set it for.) I do expect to get occasional use from the barometer and compass while hiking and camping.

I am enjoying the X-Lander. If nothing else it is a distinctive timepiece. :cool:

--Bob Q
 
Just rec'd a Suunto Observer for Christmas. It's a good deal smaller than the other Suunto watches, but other than that, sounds quite similar to your watch.

I agree with you that the extra features are cool, but not totally useful all the time. However, since the watch is new, I find myself checking the barometric trends just as much as I check the time. (looks like high pressure moving in!). It certainly satisfies my gadgety inclinations!

Careful with that altimeter -- I was having a blast checking it in the car while driving on hilly VA back roads! Useless, distracting, and totally fun! If anyone is interested in this watch, let me know, and I'll do a more detailed review soon.

Jeeves
 
I've been thinking of getting one of those myself.....If you need to set your watch to a known elevation go to any airport in your area. Airport elevations are known and published for obvious reasons. Hope that helps.
 
Glad I could be of some assistance......
I'm curious, does it list the maximum altitude that the watch can calculate? I've been thinking of buying one to keep in my flight bag as an emergency back-up altimeter.
 
a buddy of mine had a suunto Vector and it kept falling apart. Buttons would fall out, Band pins would pop, the whole display would go haywire for a day then go back to normal. There are Casio watches that do all the things a suunto will do and the casio will last longer and generaly cost the same IMHO:)


Regards
Dennis
 
Originally posted by DanEHunter
I'm curious, does it list the maximum altitude that the watch can calculate? I've been thinking of buying one to keep in my flight bag as an emergency back-up altimeter.
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For small planes that would probably work. :) It claims to work up to 29,500 feet.

--Bob Q
 
Originally posted by Iced Sapphire
a buddy of mine had a suunto Vector and it kept falling apart. Buttons would fall out, Band pins would pop, the whole display would go haywire for a day then go back to normal. There are Casio watches that do all the things a suunto will do and the casio will last longer and generaly cost the same IMHO
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Why should we believe this product review is true? I'm interested in precisely how Suunto performs, but your history of making up stories renders it difficult to trust your comments on a given issue.
 
Originally posted by Razoredj
I'm interested in precisely how Suunto performs
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I'm afraid my one week of ownership, including a bit of light hiking, hasn't exactly pushed mine to its limits. :) On the other hand, the guy I bought mine from was selling it so he could buy the new titanium version and not because he was unsatisifed with it. He had it for a year and apparently used it quite hard, including on Army field maneuvers (in Germany, not active combat). The case has lots of little scratches, but it looks fine, if not new, and it functions perfectly.

I did some research before I spent what is, for me, a lot of money on the X-Lander. I have not found a single complaint about its reliability or resilience except for the one stated above.

--Bob Q
 
I have the X-Lander which I got from www.botach.com. It was probably old stock because the I had to change the battery only after 2 months. It was fun playing with all the functions everyday for about a month until I got tired with it.
The compass eventually stopped working (it won't track or recalibrate). I haven't sent it back for repair yet.
It is easy to read and everyone stares at it because it is so big.
 
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