Suunto Observer

[MAG315]

That's really a nice looking watch. I think the thing that strikes me the most is how much it resembles a G-Shock.

[zim01001]

Sleek and refined looking watch, basic ABC functionality but does the job it seems. Is it true that the Suunto models surpass the Casio protrek line when it comes to accuracy of functions like compass & baro/alti readings? Personally i find it hard to choose between these. For instance: Suunto Core vs Casio Protrek paw2000.

[jcnp24]

Can you change the time to 24 hour format, and the units to the metric system?

Great review as always!

[DougFNJ]

@jcnp24 Yes to both in the settings.

[TheStig000]

Is there a back light button or does it just come on automatically somehow? 

[DougFNJ]

@TheStig000 Backlight on a Suunto is great. You hold the Mode button in for 2 seconds and the backlight remains on even when cycling through modes and settings.

[TheStig000]

Never understood why Gshocks have such tiny digits on the screen. Suunto has the right idea.

[DougFNJ]

@TheStig000 I guess they have little to work with in order to keep shock and water resistance? Suunto negative displays are definitely better in 2 aspect, viewing angle and digit size.

[TheStig000]

@DougFNJ That may explain something, because I've heard Suunto owners complain about the water resistance. They said to never go swimming with them because they can't handle being submersed in water. Rain and sweat is about as much as they handle from what I've read.

[torgomax]

How many watches do you own?

[DougFNJ]

@torgomax Currently 12

[1977england]

Looks like the watch Sam Fisher wears in Splinter Cell I think the Alti works on aircraft.

[DougFNJ]

@1977england I would think cabin pressure would affect accuracy.

[Flopyboy]

Your remind me of Cutlerylover! Nice review!

[DougFNJ]

@Flopyboy Who? Thank you I hope ;)

[TheStig000]

@DougFNJ Cutlerylover is a guy on youtube that does reviews on a whole bunch of stuff. He started out doing knives but branched into Zippos, hot sauce, guns, gear, whiskey, flash lights, and other EDC stuff. He basically talks about all of his hobbies.

[Flopyboy]

@DougFNJ Someone who reviews weapons, watches, hot sauce, etc. Almost everything. :P You should defenitely check him out!

[oclvcarbon123]

your reviews are a pleasure to watch :)

[DougFNJ]

@oclvcarbon123 Thank you very much :)