Best Altimeter Watch

Casio Men’s PAW1500T-7V Pathfinder Multi-Band Solar Atomic Ultimate Watch

qlq — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:54:10 +0000

Perfect for rugged adventurers and weekend warriors, the solar-powered Casio Pathfinder men's sport watch is loaded with a digital compass and altimeter/barometer/thermometer--perfect for both mountain trekking and cave spelunking. It also includes tide and moon graphs and moon age data, and is very precise thanks to its atomic timekeeping features. The durable round watch case (measuring 50.5mm/1.98 inches wide) and bracelet are made of titanium, which is nearly 50 percent lighter than steel, but 30 percent stronger. It's also particularly resistant to salt water corrosion, as well as hypo-allergenic--perfect for those with metal allergies. The altimeter offers 5-meter measurements from -700 to 10,000 meters, and it can store altitude, month, date and time data, provide tendency and differential graphs, track cumulative ascent/descent, and sound an alarm when you reach a specified altitude. The watch also has a digital compass with 16 points of measurement displayed on the dial face. Other environmental and timekeeping features include: Barometer with atmospheric pressure tendency/differential graphics Thermometer World Time: 29 times zones (30 cities), city code display, daylight saving on/off 5 daily alarms 1/100 second stopwatch with 24-hour capacity and elapsed/split time modes and 1st-2nd place times Countdown timer with 60-minute range Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099) This watch also features a Â±20-second accuracy per month, Afterglow backlighting, and water resistance to water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet)--which will stand up to the rigors of recreational scuba diving. This solar-powered watch has a battery life of up to 5 months on a full charge (without further exposure to light). This multi-band radio-controlled watch receives a time calibration signal transmitted from several locations across the globe (the U.S., UK, Germany, and Japan), and it has an auto receive function (up to 6 times per day). You can choose to automatically receive this signal four times a day, or manually update the watch to the atomic clock.

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Suunto X-Lander Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Chronograph (Negative Face)

qlq — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:34:18 +0000

The Suunto X-Lander is the ultimate option for the outdoor enthusiast who needs a stylish watch to wear in and out of the office. With an accurate chronometer, altimeter and barometer, and a precise electronic compass, the Suunto X-Lander is a multi-functional sports watch in a one elegant package. But in spite of the abundance of features, it is extremely user-friendly, with a large display with big numerals and an electro-luminescent backlight for dimly lit conditions, making this one of the most versatile everyday watches you will find anywhere. The Suunto X-Lander combines exclusive looks with the rock solid construction. The non-allergenic aluminum casing, carbon fiber back and the durable mineral crystal glass, combined with the water-resistant fabric strap, make Suunto X-Lander ideal for those who want their watch to tell more than the time. The calendar watch is pre-programmed to the year 2089, has three daily alarms, and a stopwatch with split time measurement and a countdown timer. The altimeter features a range up to 9000 meters (that's 29,500 feet), which puts all 14 of the world's 8000 plus meter summits within your range. It has also an adjustable altitude alarm, as well as several memory functions. With the watch's logbook function, for instance, you can record total and cumulative vertical ascents and descents, as well as the number of runs skied. The electronic compass displays the cardinal or half-cardinal point, and the north-south arrow and can display bearings with three-degree accuracy. You can also set it to track a certain bearing, which helps you follow a chosen direction in the terrain. The declination adjustment function allows you to correct the difference between the true north and magnetic north. The Suunto X-Lander displays the current barometric pressure and temperature, as well as the pressure-related data for the past four days. It also shows you the present sea level pressure, which makes it easier to read and understand the barometric pressure at high altitudes. In short, the Suunto X-Lander is the choice for outdoor people who are not willing to make compromises when it comes to the quality, materials and functionality of their vital equipment.

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Suunto Advizor Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Barometer, Compass, Altimeter, and Chronograph

qlq — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:34:18 +0000

Suunto's Advizor Wristop Computer is more than just a techno-geek toy. With an accurate compass and features such as measurement of air pressure and temperature, the Advizor can keep you on the right track during your outdoor adventures. The Advizor also doubles as a digital personal trainer, with a heart rate monitor via its included chest strap. We clipped the strap on under a shirt (it will also work through the shirt, but you'll need to get the shirt quite wet), moistened the electrodes, and the Advizor automatically picked up our heartbeat. With the plastic bar on the front, the strap wasn't exactly comfortable, but we were able to forget about it after getting into our workout. The simple-to-use monitor worked well for setting a target heart rate zone and alerted us by beeping an alarm when we went over or under the range. The heart rate monitor also stores information from past workouts, which let us keep track of average heart rate, maximum and minimum rates, and time spent in and out of the target heart rate zone. Like other Suunto watches, the Advizor offers a barometer mode that keeps track of air pressure and trends (which let you forecast changes in the weather) as well as temperature. However, as the watch's reading is affected by body heat, using the temperature gauge while working out can be problematic. It also features a compass, useful for cross-country hiking and running, as well as an altimeter--accurate to within 10 feet. We did have to reset the altimeter rather frequently as it measures altitude using the barometer, so changes in air pressure can affect the altitude reading. Its outer plastic bezel proves handy in different modes for showing barometric changes or changes in altitude denoted by a segmented digital circle that lights up around the perimeter of the watch. And hey, get this, it tells time too. The watch functions of the Advizor include three alarms, a stopwatch, and a countdown timer. A bright backlight illuminates the watch face in dark environments, and it's also waterproof to 100 feet. (Note, however, that it's not a diving watch, so you can't use the buttons to manipulate the modes while underwater.) The Advizor is more expensive than other Suunto watches and other heart-rate monitors. But if you need all these tools packed into one device and are willing to pay for the consolidation, the Advizor definitely does a nice impersonation of a digital Swiss Army knife. --J. Curtis Pros: Accurate heart rate monitor Ruggedly designed--great for the outdoors Easy to switch between modes Cons: Large size can be unwieldy on wrist

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Suunto Vector Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Thermometer (Yellow)

qlq — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:34:18 +0000

A time-tested, durable and fundamental wristop computer with time, altimeter, barometer, and compass great for all outdoor enthusiasts. Altimeter ranges to 29,500 feet and holds 99 logs to track your total ascent and descent. Barometer aids in forecasting weather changes and monitors temperature. The compass with adjustable declination and bearing tracking is an essential navigational aid for any outdoorsman.