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Suunto Observer ST Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass (Stainless Steel) |  | Brand: Suunto
Category: Sports
Department: unisex-adult
List Price: $449.00
Buy New: $294.00
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Seller: TimeOutlet
Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 58576
Color: Stainless
Media: Watch
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Band Material: stainless-steel
Case Diameter: 40
Case Material: stainless-steel
Clasp: Buckle
Dial Color: Brushed silver-tone stainless steel case
Dial Window Material Type: Mineral
Watch Movement Type: Quartz
Size: Stainless
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 1.8 x 0.5
Altimeter
Ascent/descent rate
Bearing
Electronic compass
NorthFinder
Time/date
MPN: SS004745330
Model: SS004745330
UPC: 870118377567
EAN: 6417084047458
ASIN: B00005OBOX
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Altimeter, barometer, and electronic compass in one | | • | One-third smaller than earlier Suunto models | | • | Stylish stainless-steel housing with durable stainless steel elastomer wristband | | • | Altimeter with improved logbook displays and records simultaneously; 3 alarms, stopwatch, and countdown timer | | • | Shock resistant, waterproof; Electroluminescent backlight |
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Product Description
Bring together style and functionality with the Suunto Observer wrist-top computer, an altimeter, barometer, and compass in one. This Observer model comes with a stainless-steel housing and stainless steel elastomer strap and is one-third smaller than earlier Suunto wrist-top computers, ideal for those wanting a more compact instrument. Waterproof to 100 feet, the Observer is designed for outdoor use with a rugged, shock-resistant body and backlit dial.
Amazon.com Product Description
Bring together style and functionality with the Suunto Observer wrist-top computer, an altimeter, barometer, and compass in one. This Observer model comes with a stainless-steel housing and stainless steel elastomer strap and is one-third smaller than earlier Suunto wrist-top computers, ideal for those wanting a more compact instrument. Waterproof to 100 feet, the Observer is designed for outdoor use with a rugged, shock-resistant body and backlit dial. Suunto has improved its altimeter to allow the Observer's logbook to display and record at the same time. The altimeter allows you to view the current altitude with a range up to 29,500 feet and a resolution of 10 feet. The Observer features 24 hours of logbook memory, and the improved logbook stores up to 40,000 feet of data. With the push of a button, you can measure ascent and descent rates between stages with altitude simultaneously. The barometer allows you to measure the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit, measure absolute pressure, and follow changes in barometric pressure and temperature. The Observer's compass shows directional bearing in degrees and cardinal or half-cardinal point. There is a north-south arrow, and a bearing tracking function displays locked bearing, actual bearing, and the difference between these declination adjustments. The compass's bubble level ensures a reading accuracy to within 2 to 3 degrees. Watch functions include displays for day, time, and date with three programmable alarms plus a stopwatch and countdown timer. The Observer comes with a replaceable battery, which lasts up to 18 months, and a one-year warranty.
Amazon.com Product Description
Bring together style and functionality with the Suunto Observer wrist-top computer, an altimeter, barometer, and compass in one. This Observer model comes with a stainless-steel housing and stainless-steel band and is one-third smaller than earlier Suunto wrist-top computers, ideal for those wanting a more compact instrument. Waterproof to 100 feet, the Observer is designed for outdoor use with a rugged, shock-resistant body and backlit dial. Suunto has improved its altimeter to allow the Observer's logbook to display and record at the same time. The altimeter allows you to view the current altitude with a range up to 29,500 feet and a resolution of 10 feet. The Observer features 24 hours of logbook memory, and the improved logbook stores up to 40,000 feet of data. With the push of a button, you can measure ascent and descent rates between stages with altitude simultaneously. The barometer allows you to measure the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit, measure absolute pressure, and follow changes in barometric pressure and temperature. The Observer's compass shows directional bearing in degrees and cardinal or half-cardinal point. There is a north-south arrow, and a bearing tracking function displays locked bearing, actual bearing, and the difference between these declination adjustments. The compass's bubble level ensures a reading accuracy to within 2 to 3 degrees. Watch functions include displays for day, time, and date with three programmable alarms plus a stopwatch and countdown timer. The Observer comes with a replaceable battery, which lasts up to 18 months, and a one-year warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 19
 Solid and reliable April 15, 2010
Aaron Toponce
I love this watch! I purchased it sometime back in 2002, and I've worn it almost every day since. It has been a fantastic watch. It looks great in casual wear, and it looks great dressed up. However, being an avid hiker and outdoorsman, I need reliability in the functions advertised with the watch. Overall, my expectations have been met.
The biggest complaint I have with the watch is the compass. It needs to be calibrated often. Further, any tilt of the watch can change the reading on the compass by as much as 10 degrees. Because there is no bubble on the display to make sure the watch is level, it's not reliable for accurate readings. I wouldn't use the compass for more than just a general sense of direction. Also, the compass is highly affected by metal nearby, including the buckle on your belt, or a metal frame pack you might be wearing. For me, the digital compass in this watch is nothing more than a toy, not an instrument.
The barometer, and as a result, the altimeter, have been a bit flaky at times as well. However, this has generally been the exception rather than the rule. I'll notice that my altitude will read substantially higher or lower than what it should be, and when changing profiles to the barometer, I'll see it's quite off from a standard mercury reading. Again though, this hasn't happened much. With the amount of hiking I do, I'm more interested in my rate of ascent and descent anyway, rather than the actual altitude, and it's been spot on in that regard.
The thermometer has been dead on accurate within a degree or two every time I've relied on it. For me, it's been the most outstanding feature of the watch. I've also used the logging capabilities, reading back past climbs and descents, including rates of change. This has been valuable as well. I haven't used the stopwatch much, and find it a bit awkward to use when I do.
I love the weight and size of the watch. I have a friend who owns a Suunto Vector, and the watch is HUGE! Also, it feels light and cheap (although I know better). For me, this watch isn't too big, it fits very well on the wrist, and it has a nice solid weight to it. Some might claim it's too heavy, but I like the feel. Also, it's gotten some great comments from various people, and always sparks a great conversation.
After almost 8 years of owning this watch, I finally sent it in for cleaning and light repairs. I'm confident that I will be wearing this watch for another 8 years. It's easily surpassed all my expectations, and for the $380 I spent on the watch, I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of it. When/if it keels over, I'll likely replace it with another Observer ST.
Other than the compass, and the occasional inaccurate barometer readings, I would recommend this watch to anyone who is looking for a good time piece with similar instrumentation. Now if only Suunto would put out an atomic Observer watch... :)
 Disappointing January 5, 2010
Karhu (Prescott, AZ USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this in the Fall of 2003 to be able to have a quick compass/elevation check on unfamiliar trails. It handles those tasks well.
However, the strap breaks too soon compared to other watches. And band replacement is far too difficult compared to other watches. A slightly shorter replacement pin (or slightly bending a replacement pin to make it shorter) may be the only practical solution to a replacement problem if you're trying to do this in the field. Also, the back is difficult to remove (over the years) compared to other watches (a 1 Yuan coin seems to be the best fit for the slot on the back).
The alarm is useless as it simply cannot be heard. The product manual is poorly written, which is odd because the Finns have great language skills.
So, although I like the watch, the on-going maintenance issues make it less than highly recommended.
So Far so Good September 4, 2009
A. Chambers
So far this watch is ok. I haven't experienced the battery issues some have mentioned. The fit and finish is top shelf. The buttons and functions are relatively intuitive. Thing this watch lacks is a countdown timer, I can't understand why that wouldn't be included. The other irksome issue is that the altimeter and barometer function separately, unlike on the Casio Pathfinders, which can do weather trends and track altitude simultaneously (and the Casio's have a countdown timer). I like the look, size (the Suunto is considerably smaller than the Casio), and exclusivity of the Suunto Observer SR Black, but prefer the functionality of the Casio. If I could do it over again I'd purchase the Casio Men's Amazon Exclusive Reverse LCD Atomic Pathfinder Watch #PAW1300Y-1VCR
 Suunto professional build quality and unmatched accuracy. July 29, 2009
Mystro (Pa.)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I decided to complete my Suunto "Black Collection" with the Observer SR "Black Collection". I wanted a smaller more stealth size watch for under my hunting/fishing gear and it had to be tough and have bullet proof reliability. It is a much simpler animal than my X6M and is thinner and smaller. It feels solid on the wrist but could be worn without notice for days. Its stainless steel construction is solid and has just the right amount of weight without feeling heavy. Just like the X6M, the Observer is made and built in FINLAND and it feels like it. Button push is silky smooth and the construction is professional quality.
"The Black Collection" This is a special all black collection of ABC watches Suunto came out with in late 2007. It was designed to be a upscale tactical look. The Collection includes The Observer Sr, Observer ST, and X6M. The Observer has a matt black finish on the case. The X6M has a polished black finish on the case. Very tactical bling looking. I absolutely love the look and the wrist presence is awesome!! The pics don't do this watch justice. It marries fine jewelry and tactical tech perfectly.
The Observer "Black Collection" has a flat matt finish as oppose to a satin black finish on my X6M "Black Collection". The Observer reminds me of a stealth bomber with its flat angles and matt black finish. Very cool looking.
I would say this would be the perfect ABC watch I would recommend to any military personnel. It looks more "military special ops" because of its smaller more concealable size than other Suunto models. Its made out of Stainless Steel and has a mineral glass face. The cr2032 battery is user replaceable and can be done quickly in the field. Battery life, I am told by members is excellent (over 2 years!)
Even though the Observer is smaller than other Suunto models, it still is a 45mm diameter watch case. That is about what most large dive watches measure. It sits lower than most ABC models so it wears smaller than it appears. It still is a large watch and has a lot of wrist presents. The functions of the watch are pretty strait-up and easy to work with if you are a Suunto veteran like myself. A good user manual read through would be necessary if you are not familiar with the Suunto set-up system.
The negative display is very easy to read and appears to sit higher up, just under the mineral glass than other models. This makes it easier to see from viewing off angle. The constant second display that travels around the outer face is excellent. I love this feature and it does not disappear after 10 minutes like the Core does. The barometer trend, day, month,year,time,and seconds,AM/PM are all displayed at one time in the main time display. In addition, Alarm notification, Altimeter alarm, log activation and chrono notification can also be displayed in the main time mode in addition to my first list of information. A tremendous amount of information is displayed at a glance. This is what makes the Observer stand out from the rest of the ABC watches.
The light on the Observer is excellent. Its lume is very bright and does not flicker in compass mode like the Core. It is activated by holding the "mode" button down for 2 seconds. The light stays on for a generous 10 seconds after the last button push.
Water resistant is also excellent at 100meters. In typical fashion, Suunto doesn't recommend diving with their ABC watches but swimming,showering,etc.. is fine.
Compass is very good with bearing track feature. It uses a progress graph as you turn the watch when calibrating like the X6M. Why doesn't Suunto have this on the Core? It is a great feature and should be on ALL Suunto ABC watches.
I tested the accuracy of the altimeter and it is typical spot on with my X6M. That means it is THE most accurate altimeter on any ABC watch brand available. Its sensors are all also Thermo Compensated. This means their accuracy will not be effected by temperature change. Its as accurate on the wrist as it is sitting out side on a table. (unlike other brands of sudo tough ABC watches)
The barometer can also be calibrated globally or use its factory default setting. This is another excellent feature and lets the owner sync the barometer to another ABC watch or weather station. This feature should have also been on the Core.
All main displays has the typical sub modes to display the information of your choice.
The strap is also another big plus for this watch. Its very comfortable. The flat black rubber strap is flexible and tapers up in thickness to meet the watch case seamlessly. The buckle is also flat black and completes the over all stealth look.
I really like the Observer for a "do-it-all, "all occasion" ABC watch. It really is very easy to live with and it is easy to see why this was Suunto's professional flagship model. Its also one of the Models Suunto states is "Shock Resistant". Most member will attest it is one of, if not Suunto's toughest models. Its holds up very well to any of the most recent ABC watches and still has a unique personality that sets its self apart from the other Suunto line.
The Observer is the Suunto abc model I am going to recommend to owner that needs, and can only have one Suunto model. It does every thing well and is reliable with bullet proof construction.
The Observer has been endorsed by about every one that owns one and I can see why.
I think the Observer is one of the best kept secrets in the Suunto catalog. I think the Observer might be another professional abc Suunto model that doesn't get much press.
Its "Made in Finland" build quality is excellent. Fit and finish is top shelf. Its just a beautiful Suunto for all occasions and activities. If you only could own 1 Suunto,...This would be it.
Specs:
Vertical speed
Temperature compensation
Resolution1 m Quick access to logbook
Altimeter/barometer lock
Altitude range -500m - 9000m/-1600ft - 29500ft
History memory
Logbook function
Chronograph
Stopwatch
Scrolling of lap times
Max number of split times in memory99 Compass
North-South indicatorNorth-South indicator Heading in degrees
Declination setting
Cardinal directions
Bearing tracking
Watch
12/24h
Calendar clock
Dual time
Daily alarms3
Weather
Absolute barometric pressure
Temperature resolution1°C/1°F Weather memory4 days Trend indicator
Temperature range-20°C - +60°C/-5°F - +140°F Altimeter/barometer lock
Temperature
Sea level pressure
Barometer resolution 0,05 inHg/1 mbar
Barometer range 8,9 -32,4 inHg/300-1100 mbar
Power
Low battery warning
User replaceable battery
Other
Weight75g / 80g / 100g Operating temperature-20°C - +60°C/-5°F - +140°F Water resistance100m/330ft Storage temperature-30°C - +60°C/-22°F - +140°F Selectable metric/imperial units
Mineral crystal glass
Backlight typeElectro-
luminescent Display
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Good Product May 11, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was impressed with the display. It is very easy to read in all light conditions.
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