Fun and simple to use
Anonymous: 
I've had my Suunto Vector for a couple of months and found it fun and great to use. It's the first altimeter I've owned and was initially concerned it would be frustratingly complex to operate. In fact I've found the opposite. The 4 button system is highly intuitive, as is adjusting settings and calibrating the compass and altitude readings. I used the watch on a recent trek in Nepal and really enjoyed following the altitude and temperature changes moving between 300 and 5300 metres and plus 30 to minus 15 degrees C, and it was also simple and useful to check our daily altitude gains stayed within safe limits. You must note though that the thermometer takes the reading of your skin/arm temperature and must be located away from your body (such as attached to your pack) to give an accurate ambient temperature.
Suunto Vector
infrgr: 
Pros- the compass updates constantly (other watches in this class don't). The watch seems complicated at first but is not- the quick card gets you started easily. Altimeter jived with readings from recent helicopter rides. Nice look to the watch. Not as big as I expected (good). light. Baro cool.Cons- bigger than most (not too bad). A bit pricey so go find a coupon.
Good model.
youngil:
this Watch is a handy thing & beautiful, good design and color.
Vector Altimter Watch
AZ MTN BIKR:
This was the first time that I have owned any watch of this caliber. It is awesome. My past watch was a Timex Iron Man. I like the looks, however I had to get used to the size of the dial. The altimeter works great. I do not need to be accurate within 100 feet. The barometer works wells also. I use the compass along with the hand held Suuntothat I have had for years. I use the stopwatch on my morning runs, however the back light could be a little brighter. Maybe it is dim to conserve power. As far as being waterproof, I can not tell you that. I have been really careful about water after reading some of the other reviews. I do not want to risk it with my watch. If I should bonk in a water hole, I will write another review and keep you posted. I hope that this helps.
Hotel Pool Kills Vector
bkek912310127: 
I bought this watch to use mainly for my hiking trips in Colorado.On my trip this July I decided to take a swim in the hotel pool before starting my hike. After 10 minutes in the pool, I noticed my vector was "blank". I didn't bring another watch on this trip so I was watch-less while hiking several summits. I sent Suunto an email regarding the Vector's water resistance but have yet to receive a reply. BTW... in an effort to "save" the watch, I took it apart to dry. The only metal pieces on the watch are the 4 screws in the back, the rest is plastic including the "crystal". I wish I only had a problem with the accuracy of the altitude like others. My problem was trusting a Suunto Vector in a 4 foot hotel pool.
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