Suunto Observer A Striking Timepiece For The Outdoor Enthusiast

April 8, 2011

The first-rate Finland made Suunto SS010660320 Observer Wristop Computer is a striking time piece that conveys pure quality and craftsmanship.  If you are ready for a expedition then functionality and features await your fingertips… the observer comes equipped with and offers several options for your wrist. A layer of superior stainless steel or titanium cover designed with your choice of a stainless steel links or elastomer strap. Of course this Suunto Observer would not be complete without your standard alarm, analog altimeter and newly featured chronograph.

Suunto Observer

For the outdoor or water sports enthusiast the 100m – 330 ft. water resistant levels are 3x deeper! Definitely outranks your typical non-diving watch. Framework for the shock-resistant Observer is now more compact than the first edition Suunto. The stainless steel version is solid a bit heavier than the titanium model. Whichever you decide to choose, rest assure the classic look and style will not be compromised. See the following specs and features:

By Feature:  Altimeter, Barometer, Chronograph, Compass, Thermometer

By Activity No
Altimeter Yes
Backlight Yes
Calendar Yes
Button Lock No
Alarm Snooze No
Chronograph Countdown Timer No
Chronograph Max Number of Split Times 99
Chronograph Stopwatch Yes
Compass Yes
Depth Meter No
Dual Time Yes
Exercise Duration and Intensity Guidance No
Exercise History and Trend No
Exercise Summary No
Extension Strap N/A
GPS No
Heart Rate BMI No
Heart Rate Calories Burned No
Heart Rate Fitness Test No No
Heart Rate Zone with Alarms No
Interval Timer No
12 / 24 Hour Yes
Number of Laps N/A
Speed and Distance with Optional PODs N/A
Target Zones N/A
Workout Summary N/A
Training Memory Capacity N/A
Transfer Data to Movescount.com N/A
Water Resistance 100 m / 330 ft
Sail Timer No
Face Type Mineral Crystal Glass
Casing Material Stainless, Titanium
Band Material Elastomer, Titanium
Face Thickness 1.38cm
Visible LCD Area N/A
Band Width 19mm
Total Display Area 29mm
Casing Diameter 4.5cm
Barometer Yes
Thermometer Yes
Sunrise/Sunset Time No
Sea Level Pressure Yes

If you need a versatile watch for all occasions whether you are dressed up or dressed down, this one is for you. As you can see from the above characteristics this watch is tough and durable enough to withstand and battle all outdoor conditions, activities and elements. Accuracy of the compass, altimeter, barometer and thermometer are near perfect of course with the exception of effects of air temperature on altitude measurement which may throw things off from time to time. The LCD display serves up maximum clarity for text and numbers. Battery life is expected to last for 1 year and can be replaced with a 3-volt lithium battery. When you decide to plan your next hike the Observer can be used as a weather station (barometer function) or in the altimeter function it will allow for adjustable units of measure in either feet or meters. All can be adjusted easily from the MODE setting.

Never worry about precision if you are a techie because the instruction manual is armed and ready with tables that actually estimate beginning temperature, beginning altitude for a planned hike. The duration readout can be set to calculate your time trekking through the mountains. It will basically let you know your hours and minutes spent on any trip or tour. Say for instance you are walking from 8am – 12noon and the built in log book is active over the course of your walk, the final read out would display a duration of 4 hours. A vivid eye-catching backlight is available along with a daily alarm and declination adjustment. Don’t follow the trends set the standard and stand out in any crowd and be original with a Suunto watch. Check additional reviews here for the Suunto SS010660320 Observer Wristop Computer.


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