Affordable Altimeter
Shindig: 
When you're enjoying high alpine sports, you definitely need an altimeter. The Altimax is a watch that everyone can afford, and its functions are as good as any other wristop! The Altimeter stays accurate, even after a day of skiing. The watch you get for the price is pristine!
Alimeter Overall Watch
Caz:
This is a surprisingly useful piece of equipment, when you keep in mind the price. I'd have paid quite a bit more to achieve the standards that the Altimeter offers. This all said, it makes constructive criticism rather pointless. Nothing compares at this price. It is a stylish and techy looking watch, so if you're obsessed with the rugged look and feel, maybe have a look around. I guess my only gripe is that it is only waterproof to 30m. But it wasn't built with diving in mind, so fair enough. I'm sure anyone climing a 10,000m summit won't be too worried about its lack of water-resistance. Great watch.
Great Watch
mondaypuppy: 
I've had my Altimax since 2001 and Im very happy. I don't wear it all the time, but I find it to be very well designed and built. The light is a little dim, but in the dark of night it works well enough. It's very comfortable because it is so lightweight due to the plastic crystal. (When it gets scratched, a little plastic polish does the trick.) Add an inexpensive watch-band compass and you have it all! (However I do NOT recommend the very uncomfortable Suunto watch-band compass)
Altimeter Margin of Error
mre35: 
The altimeter function is somewhat slow to update, and I have also found that it can be off significantly. The manual provides a section regarding margin of error based on air temperature, however I find the altimeter to be off more than what I would consider acceptable. In some cases, at 5000 feet, it will be off as much as 600 feet (more than 10%). There are instructions for resetting sea level, and this may help, but I haven't had the time to get into it.
Altimax Sport Watch is awesome!
MOB, inc.:
Lots of features for the price! Really unbeatable! Good for people who wants a wrist top computer but are on a budget.
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