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Our Review of the Suunto Vector
The watch that started it all is celebrating it's 10th anniversary! Happy birthday to the Granddaddy of Suunto ABC wristops!
Suunto's original Wristop Computer, the Vector changed the face of sport watches forever with its groundbreaking combination of features, including an altimeter, barometer, electronic compass, digital log book, and watch. Introduced in 1998, the Vector was the first watch to make it to the summit of Mt. Everest. In addition, the Vector won the prestigious European Outdoor Award - Product of the Year in 1999/2000.
Today, the Vector is still considered the standard by which other sport watches are judged, and it remains a favorite everywhere, from the mountain tops to the Marine Corps. While not as feature-laden as many of Suunto's newer models, the Vector is a great watch for anyone looking for a high quality, general-purpose sport watch at a reasonable price.
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Suunto Watch Face Specs(cm)
- Thickness
- 1.56
- Casing Diameter
- 5.1
- Product Weight
- 1.9 oz / 55g
Time
- 12/24 hour clock
- Calendar preprogrammed to the year 2089
- 3 daily alarms
- Stopwatch, range 23:59,59 / Countdown timer, range 23:59, 59
Altimeter
- Current altitude: range up to 29,500 ft / 9,000m - resolution 10ft / 5m
- Ascent/descent rate in ft/min or m/min
- Difference measurement function allows zeroing of the altimeter for following vertical progress between stages
- Automatic 24-hour memory stores altitude and ascent/descent rate for every hour
- Logbook stores total ascent/descent, average ascent/descent rate, number of runs skied, duration of log
Barometer
- Absolute pressure range 8.90 - 32.40 inHg / 300 - 1100 mbar
- Sea level pressure range 27.25 - 31.90 inHg / 921-1080 mbar
- Resolution 0.05 inHg / 1 mbar
- Difference measurement function allows zeroing of the barometer for following e.g. overnight changes in barometric pressure and temperature
- Automatic 4-day memory stores pressure information in one hour intervals for the last six hours, then in six hour intervals
- Adjustable sea level pressure function
- Barometric trend indicator
- Temperature: range -20 - +60 C / -5 - +140 F
Compass
- Shows bearing in degrees and cardinal or half-cardinal point
- North-South arrow
- Bearing tracking function displays locked bearing, actual bearing and difference between these declination adjustment
- Bubble level to indicate level position to ensure +/- 2-3 degree reading accuracy
- Declination adjustment
Other Features
- Backlight, electroluminescent
- User-replaceable battery
- Low Battery Indicator
- Easy-to-read display
- Water Resistant to 30 m / 100ft
- Weight 1.9 oz / 55g
Suunto Watch Face Specs(cm)
- Thickness: 1.56
- Casing Diameter: 5.1
Suunto Vector Reviews
All Customer Reviews
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Excellent Watch
Reviewer: Ricky , Temecula, Ca
Date: May 14, 2008
I owned my vector for at least five years, never a problem. I replaced the battery twice. a few months ago I was hit by a car while I was helping someone on the side of the highway, a few days later I got the watch wet, the watch fogged up, and that was it. Other than that, I have not a complaint, many hikes, cold weather, water, it did it all. That is why I just bought an Advizor. I like the idea of a HR monitor, as well as all the other features.
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An Excellent outdoor companion
Reviewer: Anonymous , Croatia
Date: May 01, 2008
I've had my Vector for 2 years by now, and it is PERFECT! The altimeter is precise, barometer incredibly useful, compass... And they all work without even the smallest glitch!! I simply love everything about this watch!
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A Constant Staple
Reviewer: James L. Baker , Fort Campbell, KY
Date: April 29, 2008
I have had my Vector for over 8 years and I am quite pleased. It is a rugged watch that will stand up to the abuses of being in the outdoors in the mud, dirt, and snow. The Vector is a great watch for hiking and monitoring your accent and decent but the best feature that I found to work wonders is the barometer. The barometer is so sensitive that you can actually use it to predict the weather. This watch has kept me out of numerous situations where the weather turned bad but I had enough warning to seek shelter. Over the years I had to replace the battery only twice. I also had to remove the back to adjust the metal contact so the mode button could operate correctly and that is it. I say before I purchased this watch, which my wife thought was too expensive, I was replacing a watch every other year and a watch band in between. The Vector is great value for the money and it will give you a reliable time peice with a little extra.
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SECOND TIME
Reviewer: Anonymous , Middletown, CT
Date: April 25, 2008
I had my watch for several years. I wore it through a year in Afghanistan and found it very relialbe and helpful. The band broke once and i would also watch the battery slot not easy to open with a Nickel. I am buying a second one after leaving it on the bumper of my truck and driving away....Lost Watch.
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Water in the Face
Reviewer: Anonymous , Quantico, VA
Date: February 25, 2008
It is a great watch. I have owned two of them and they have stood up to a full time military lifestyle. But my latest vector had water get in the face. I do not know how this happened or when it happened, but there is definitely water in the face. The watch is a little under one year old.
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10 years and counting!
Reviewer: David K , Fort Lauderdale, FL
Date: February 23, 2008
I am one of the original buyers and just purchased a T3 today for running. The Vector is a fantastic "watch". It does so much more than that. I am a backpacker, climber, runner, and love biking as well. I have used this watch for all of these activities for 10 years now. I also wear it as my everyday watch and even am wearing it now. Great product. I have used the barometer (I am a weather nut due to the backpacking) and compass extensively and have found them to be remarkably accurate and reliable.
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Suunto Vector
Reviewer: Michael McMullen , San Diego, CA
Date: January 30, 2008
Great watch - stylish, excellent features, I love it. One impprovement I would suggest is a separate button for the backlight that does not have to be held down for any time period. I often try to check the time in darkness, forget I have to hold the button down, and then when I remember, the watch is on altimeter, or something else and I miss the time.
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Sniper
Reviewer: Russel , Orlando Florida
Date: January 27, 2008
I was a Special Operations Sniper for years, I dived, jumped and been blown up with my vector. It ran like a champ. It final died after a batt replacement caused a cracked seal and she went out on a dive. So e careful with the batt!
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vector great!!!!!!!
Reviewer: Anonymous , schofieldbarracks hi 96856
Date: January 26, 2008
the vector is great ive had mine for 5 yrs its been to iraq 3 times great in the sands but my bezel broke off and i cant find a replacement the part is so hard to find if anyone can tell me where to find i would be greatly thankful
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