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| Brand: Suunto
Category: Sports
Department: Unisex-adult
List Price: $219.99
Buy New: $189.00
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New (7) from $189.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  33 reviews
Color: Yellow
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 5.2 x 3.1
MPN: SS010600610
Model: Vector
UPC: 045235800483
EAN: 0400105122155
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| Customer Reviews:
 Get the old style ... July 14, 2006
14 out of 17 found this review helpful
I've had a VECTOR for more than 5 years, GREAT TOOL, but it finally slipped away to lost-watch land. I bought a new one and was very sad to send it back. You see, I could see the old black letters on a white face just fine, even in bright sunshine. The new improved model has faint green letters on a black background -- much harder to see while hiking or sailing, especially when wearing polarized sunglasses. The graphics on the new model are also much harder to discern --for example, the indicator for degrees F or degrees C is tiny (granted that is probably an issue only during set-up). The good folk at Suunto have still not addressed the problem of accidentally uncalibrating the barometric sensor -- that's a problem if you hit the buttons while running -- and the manual still doesn't help you get out of the mess in the field. It was a great product for backcountry activity, now it's mostly for show. Look for the old version and buy a new battery ...
It's HUGE! But, pretty darn cool April 2, 2006
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This may be the 'outdoorsy' ubergeek watch. It's big, it's ugly, but has functions to make the fattest Swiss Army Knife sit in the corner sobbing in jealousy. Overall, I like it but there are a couple of things that sound better than they are.
The timepiece: Outstanding. It has HH:MM:SS DD:MMM, of course, with a year setting to avoid leap year issues. This should go without saying in a modern digital watch. Stopwatch with lap function (not that I ever use the lap function, but I'm sure someone is interested). Countdown timer that can run up to a 24 hour countdown (very easy to set). Three daily alarms. Special kudos for the alarms, this is one of the loudest watch alarms I've heard, and I've missed too many watch alarms to not appreciate this.
The Altimeter: largely eye candy, but kind of neat. Over four days, my bedroom went from 100m above sea level to 25 m below sea level (by the maps, about 40m ASL). Not surprising because it is driven by the barometer, and I never recalibrated it, but a graphic demonstration of the importance of calibrating it when you want/need it.
The Barometer: Yup, it's a barometer. The part I like is the little display that shows the rising/falling trend, especially as this is always active (even in normal 'time' mode).
The Thermometer: Take the watch off to get an accurate reading as the sensor is too close to the wrist.
The compass: Easily the best 'special' feature. Accurate, precise (enough for orienteering, not for surveying), easy to use. It can be programmed for a declination, but knowing me, I'd forget to reset it, so I do declination the hard way. The sighting notches are small but servicable. The spirit level bubble is unique among digital watch compasses to Suunto, and greatly enhances accuracy and confidence in the compass. An outstanding wrist compass.
The package: Big. Really, really big. But the controls are very easy to use and seem fairly resistant to accidental button pressing (a problem for me with other watches). The battery has a shortish (12-18 month) life, but has a hatch, so you don't need to take it to a jeweller to get it replaced without ruining the water resistance. The display has large characters and high contrast to the back ground, and the display light is just right, readible, even, and glare free, but not an emergency flashlight. Personally, I'm going to swap the resin band for a velcro strap, but the stock strap isn't bad, just not great.
Overall, not a watch for the office or a suit but very good as a watch, compass and barometer, and about what you could expect as a thermometer and altimeter. Well designed, thought-out, and manufactured, but really big.
I wish I'd read these reviews before I bought this watch. April 25, 2003
9 out of 13 found this review helpful
I bought the Suunto Vector primarily because of the altimeter. I appreciate that it works off barometric pressure and that there will be discrepancies. However, I did not expect to return home to find that I was living 10 metres below sea level!The remaining functions are OK but can be purchsed in a watch for 70% less than what I paid for the Vector. Very disappointing. John Sloan.
Serious Tool July 14, 2004
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought this watch several years ago thinking that it would be just a fun gadget to try out. I was wrong. It's not just a fun gadget, it's a tool that I will never trek without. My friends and I do long, often trailless hauls over high mountain terrain. We often navigate long distances relying heavily on topo maps and compass. (I'm not talking Central Park; I'm talking vast stretches of Cascade and Canadian wilderness.) This watch has become a tool that I constantly use: the barometer to keep a sense of changing weather, the altimeter to validate my assumptions about topography, the compass as a backup in case my main compass dies (this happened), the thermometer to see how cold the morning is, and of course the time.Some things you should know: It's big, so treat this watch only as something you wear while doing outdoor sports. The thermometer is only useful when you're not wearing it, so expect only to know the temperature first thing in the morning (or expect to take it off and let it sit for about 10 minutes). The battery lasts for about a year (backlight use minimal). In sum: This watch should be on your wrist if and when you do serious outdoor sports such as distance mountain trekking. This watch should NOT be on your wrist if you think that mountain trekking means walking along a lovely gravel-lined trail at a nearby national park. Final Note: Since I bought mine, Suunto has come out with several variations on the same watch. You might check the others out; they may be tailored to different sports.
 Suunto Vector February 25, 2006
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is the second Suunto Vector watch i have owned. Only because the first one was lost. The only two draw backs of this watch is battery life and my band broke twice in two years. Seems to me they could offer a much longer life battery and a band that would hold up alot better. the battery lasts about 6 months only.For the price of this watch ($230) you think tehy could do alittle better.
Other than that i love the watch
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