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Suunto Vector Watch Suunto: Vector Watch

Most legendary of all outdoor wristops equipped with an altimeter barometer & electronic compass.
Suunto Vector is truly an instrument that you cannot leave home when planning any kind of outdoor activity. Hiking climbing off piste skiing all share one common feature in order to practice them safely you need accurate real-time information about the surroundings. And this is where Suunto Vector a versatile device that it is delivers. Regardless whether you are climbing mountains riding a muddy bike track or skiing off piste Suunto Vector will not let you down even in the toughest of the tough situations. It combines an altimeter barometer and an electronic compass with all the features of a sophisticated sports watch. The clear logic of the user interface makes Suunto Vector a real forerunner on the mountain. Its ergonomic design with a large display and convenient control buttons makes it easy to use even in the harshest and toughest conditions. It has an electro-luminescent backlight and a user-replaceable battery.

Perfect for me Image: 5 Stars
by Robert D.
I've been using Suunto Vectors for 4 years now and they are by far my watch of choice. I currently own three. The reason it's my #1 choice? I use the altimeter function with my powered paraglider. By using the vector as my daily timepiece I never have to worry about forgetting it when I go to fly. Use is simple and reliable I reset (zero) it before flight and it's never let me down. Ten foot increments are perfect for easy reference and the display size is plenty large enough to see when taking a quick glance in flight. Water hasn't been an issue the half dozen times I've taken it swimming I've always taken care changing batteries. Only now have I ordered a batter change kit with a new battery hatch O-ring & battery. I like that I can replace the hatch for a few dollars. Support by Suunto has been amazing I hit my first vector on something in the course of the day and took off the benzel. Never found it but a quick call to Suunto USA and a new ring and spring set was on its way the next day no charge. Five minute and a pair of tweezers and the watch looks and functions good as new. Suunto's got it all great products fantastic customer support and even a catch phrase: Suunto - Replacing Luck.

Lots of features! Image: 5 Stars
by Danielle
This watch has it all! Well maybe not quite all the gadgets you can have on a watch but most of the ones you actually need! At first it seems a bit overwhelming but once you get down the basics it's great. The altimeter is excellent for use on our hikes and the barometer too! Definitely a good purchase.

Watchband is a nightmaer.. Image: 3 Stars
by Name
...if your dog eats the original. The replacement band options - at least through REI - are a waste of time. Clearly designed by engineers (with a marketing edge) the velcro option is completely worthless. REI stopped carrying them so getting a replacement band was difficult and the one I eventually got was not a perfect fit and is so non-user-friendly I wonder if they'll be out of business soon. Love the watch itself but the bands are so poorly designed they take away any benefits the watch has. There has to be better products out there. Do more research ask around.

Very Good Watch Image: 5 Stars
by Anonymous
Very good watch. I had my last one for eight years - had to have it repaired once and changing the battery can be a pain (because the battery cover tends to get stuck) - but basically its a high quality instrument.

Nice features Image: 3 Stars
by S. Gregory
I've owned one for 5 years it's been great for hiking and mountain climbing very good altimeter for a watch. One very strong weakness I have found is that they are only moderately water resistant. This is actually my second Suunto Vector and both got water in them when swimming the first was covered under warranty the second was not and it was ruined. I contacted there service center via e-mail with the problem and they did not have a solution. My advise would be to purchase a new o-ring seal on the battery compartment every time you change the battery. And I will probably purchase another one.