My Vector has gone through the wash!
symb406: 
Not literally, but I've warn it while paddling and getting worked in big, cold class 5 whitewater (I attach it to my PFD) and everything still works perfect! After 2 years the watch is finally telling me that the battery needs to be replaced, but that's been going on now for a couple of months. The logo has warn off, but who cares about that sh!t anyway! Bottom-line, these watches are durable and accurate. Remember to calibrate before any serious adventure and take it off for a few minutes if you want an accurate temp reading.
Additional comments
Yourdaguy: 
The alarm is not nearly loud enough. You can only hear it in a very quiet room and definitely only if you are already awake.
Suunto Vector
mpswelsh:
My primary reason for purchase was for the altimeter function. It works really well, but it is most easily facilitated by having a GPS unit for reference and synchronization. A minor complaint is that the barometric display with reference to sea level, is subjugated to the absolute barometric display, not too useful. Sea level reference is most times primary to absolute.
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.
Battery cover weakness
jeffrey.br2396894:
The small hooks on the inside of the watch that connect to the battery cover have snapped off. Thus the battery keeps losing touch with the connectors and blanking out the watch. The hooks are apart of the main body and can not be replaced. I now am looking for a new Suunto watch. Other than that my Vector worked great for 9 years.
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