Review Of The Popular Suunto Core Time Piece!

The display is in reverse format, that means the background is in black, and the alpha numeric characters are in silver and white. Adjusting the contrast in the Suunto concealed menu does help, but of course, still not as distinct as the typical black letter on white-colored background. No mistake of Suunto, but simply just how the style is.

The buttons are receptive and easy to press. To navigate through the menus, the "Mode" button and also the "View" button have to be pushed in various combination to get what you want. It may seem complicated in the beginning, but once you understand the rational structure, it is pretty easy to remember. Give yourself a few days to get used to it.

Compliments: Really precise ABC. I evaluate their readings using the actual ABC instruments. The precision is amazing and is better than the Casio Pathfinder in the dust! The storm alerts reacts to the air pressure change effectively as well. The electronic compass rocks !. Once you set the course, the bearing indicator would show an arrow and directional words (right and left), to direct you to the correct course, which is a great feature. User installable batteries which is fantastic to save lots of money in time.

Issues: The directional rotation ring is difficult to turn. For those who have finger nails, you will need to use them, if you nip your finger nails, best of luck. The alarm is soft and difficult to notice sometimes. The same problem as the Pathfinder. I wish they can make it more louder. The wrist strap feels cheap. The illuminator is a bit poor also.

Suggestions: This watch has gained plenty of bad reps as a result of poor quality control in its vendor factory in China. It's been a great deal of complaints and reported problem. After a little bit of research, it appears that Suunto has finally fixed the hardware and software glitches. Whenever you buy this watch, make sure the serial number starts from "918xxxxxx" onward. My own is "944" and so far it's great. You need to e-mail the seller, to make sure they give you the new version as mentioned above, your new watch won't spend most of its life going back and forth in the delivery trucks.