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Suunto M3 Wrist-Top Sailing and Windsurfing Computer Watch | 
| Brand: Suunto
Category: Sports
Department: unisex-adult
List Price: $219.00
Buy New: $158.27
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Seller: MrWatch
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 45913
Color: Stainless / Elastomer
Media: Apparel
Batteries Included: Yes
Band Material: elastometer
Case Diameter: 47
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Thickness: 14
Clasp: Buckle
Dial Color: Brushed silver-tone stainless steel case
Dial Window Material Type: Mineral
Watch Movement Type: Quartz
Water Resistance Depth: 30
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 6.4 x 5.3 x 3.3
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MPN: SS011847310
Model: SS011847310
UPC: 045235400928
EAN: 0045235400928
ASIN: B000F9JUHU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Lightweight wrist-top computer specially designed for competitive sailors and windsurfers | | • | Ensures that competitors reach the starting line in the right position and at the right time | | • | Sailing timer adjustable from 1 to 99 hours; audible user-configurable countdown alarms | | • | Rotating bezel with 0 to 360 degree scale; watch functions with time, date, dual time, and alarms | | • | Water-resistant to 100 feet; user-replaceable battery; weighs 0.13 pounds; 2-year warranty |
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Product Description
The new Suunto M3 wristop computer helps sailors and windsurfers get the perfect start. In competitive sailing and windsurfing, getting a good start is about being in the right place at the right time. With the assistance of Suunto M3, you can determine the favored end of the start line and see the time to the start line in connection with the start timer. During the hectic moments before the start, the countdown timer lock ensures that the timer synchronization isn't changed by mistake. Suunto M3's large numbers and loud signals keep you well informed of the time left to the start. Out on the course, Suunto M3 provides assistance by enabling you to determine the bearing to the next race marker, and compare it to the wind direction, before reaching the turning point. This way, you can steer the correct course right after the turn, giving you a valuable advantage over your competitors. You can also mark the wind direction with the rotating bezel to track and memorize wind shifts. After the race, the race times and time stamps can also be reviewed from Suunto M3's logbook. Product Features: Time, Date, Dual-time, 3 Alarms. Large countdown numbers & time of day or chrono shown at the same time. Sailing timer adjustable from 1 to 99 hours. Synchronization down to next minute or round to closest minute. Stop / Resume countdown. Smart repeat. Countdown timer lock to prevent accidental off sync. User configurable audible countdown alarms. Independent chrono in addition to countdown timer. Rotating bezel with 0 - 360 degree scale. Suunto M3 Wristop Computer Watch M3.
Amazon.com Product Description
Competitive sailors and windsurfers know that getting a good start is key to winning the race. Enter the Suunto M3 wrist-top computer, which is custom designed to make sure competitors are at the right place at the right time. The device is easy to use: before the race, simply make a few practice starts to estimate the time to the starting line from a chosen position. Next, set the countdown timer to reflect the interim between the official signal and the start of the race (generally in the five-minute range). Once you hear the official signal, start the timer. The M3 will then let you know when to set off from your chosen position so you can cross the starting line right on time. And once the timer is synchronized, you can lock the countdown timer to ensure that it isn't changed by mistake. The M3 also helps you determine the favored end of the start line, so you not only cross the line at the right moment but at the right place as well. By using the boat's compass and the M3's rotating bezel, you can quickly decide which end of the line is best. And once you're out on the course, the M3 continues to provide assistance by helping you calculate the bearing to the next race marker before reaching the turning point, and then comparing it to wind direction. This helps you steer the correct course as soon as possible, giving you a valuable advantage over competitors. You can also mark the wind direction with the rotating bezel to track wind shifts, monitor the race time, and add time stamps (interval times). Then, after the race, you can check the M3's logbook to review the race times, time stamps, and the effectiveness of your strategy. Plus, as with most of Suunto's wrist-top computers, the M3 also excels as a traditional watch, with time, date, dual time, and alarm options. Other features include an easy-to-read dot matrix display, a backlight option for night use, a water-resistant housing to 100 feet, and a user-replaceable battery. So give yourself a leg up on other sailors and windsurfers with this handy must-have. The M3, which weighs 0.13 pounds, is backed by a two-year warranty on parts and labor. What's in the Box
M3 wrist-top computer, battery, user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews:
 best buy June 20, 2010
Marcello S. Mesquita
Thanks for Suunto M3.
Its an excellent product with a high quality performace.
great watch May 20, 2010
Anne Kochendorfer (Glen Cove, NY USA)
I have used my watch regularly while sailing on a Laser for about 3 years. I am very happy with it.
PROS - Large numbers very easy to read
Can set timer to the countdown you need. So it works with any start sequence you may encounter.
The buttons are not easy to press preventing accidental button press stopping your countdown during the start.
It is easy to replace the battery yourself and still be waterproof.
Rotating compass bezel to determine favored end of the line. (I have had no problem with numbers coming off as another reviewer had).
CONS - Instruction manual is not the greatest. I read and just kept pressing buttons until I figured it out.
The buttons are not easy to press, which makes me doubt myself if I pressed it right until I see the sequence start. But I'd rather this then have the sequence stop because of an accidental button press from my sailing gloves.
I would give it five stars if the operation/instructions were easy to understand.
Numbers Disappear August 9, 2009
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Great watch except for one thing. The numbers around the bevel have been painted on with some cheap white paint that begin to disappear w/in a few days of use rendering the "favoured end of the starting line" feature/calculator completely useless. You quickly start to get just a black band around the edge.
I've coated the remaining numbers with clear nail polish to see if it does anything but its really annoying to see such a cheap piece of work on what is otherwise a great watch.
 Poor manual December 25, 2007
L. Jacques (New Orleans, LA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The M3 is probably a great watch, but the manual is so minimalist that I'll prob never figure it out. It really needs a menu hierarchy/map so you can figure out where to find the various functions.
Suunto M3 - Great Watch August 18, 2006
M. Miranda
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
What you see is what your get: huge numbers that are easy to read while counting down the start. Light, comfortable to wear and nice looks. Two defects: (1) no protection for the glass and (2) it is not as simple to use as its functions would imply which, together with a deficient manual, makes it hard to operate taking advantage of all its functions.
If what you are looking for is a large number format countdown timer with nice looks this is it.
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