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Our Review of the Suunto Vector / Vector HR
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The watch that started it all is celebrating it's 10th anniversary! Happy birthday to the Granddaddy of Suunto ABC wristops!
Has your watch been to the top of Everest? The Suunto Vector has. When to-the-second data makes the difference between life and death, the Suunto Vector delivers with a highly accurate barometer, altimeter, and compass, and on select models, a heart rate monitor.
Standout Features:
- Altimeter, barometer, and compass
- Available in HR to monitor heart rate
- Barometer tracks 4 days of pressure trends for weather prediction
- Clock, alarm, and stopwatch
What Can the Suunto Vector & Vector HR do?
Altimeter Watch: All 14 of the worlds 8,000+ meter summits are within your reach with the Vector's altimeter, which features a range up to 9,000m/29,500 ft. If you're focusing on pacing yourself, the Vector features an altitude difference measurement function for following the vertical progress between climb stages.
An automatic 24-hour memory stores altitude, ascent/descent, and features an adjustable altitude alarm. If you want to prove you got to the top, the Vector records your total and cumulative vertical ascents and descents as well as the number of runs skied.
Barometer Watch: If there's one thing that can ruin a day making ski runs, it's bad weather. Stay one step ahead of Mother Nature with the barometer equipped Suunto Vector.
The barometer displays current pressure and temperature and records barometric pressure from the past 4 days, allowing you to make robust predictions.
Set the reference altitude to show the present sea level pressure, helping you to better interpret barometric pressure at high altitudes. But when exploring the mountain, don't forget that the detected barometric pressure changes when you are moving in a vertical direction, which at times makes the tracking of weather changes more complicated.
Compass Watch: Get lost? Yeah right. The compass on the Suunto Vector tracks cardinal or half-cardinal points and features a north-south arrow. The compass can also be set to track a certain bearing.
The declination adjustment allows you to correct the difference between true north and magnetic north for more accurate readings.
Heart Rate Monitor Watch: Select models are available with HR and do all the same things as the Vector, plus monitor heart rate during outdoor adventures. Whether you're already on the mountain or training to get there, Suunto's heart rate technology monitors the effects of training on your heart by measuring your beats per minute and the effects of altitude on your heart.
The Vector HR includes the Suunto Comfort Belt which wirelessly collects and tracks your heart rate data and features a user-replaceable battery.
Watch Features: Wake up on time with the alarm and have two alarms left over to remind you of meetings and lunch. The Suunto Vector also has a calendar programmed to the year 2089, a stopwatch with split-time measurements, and a countdown timer.
Who is the Suunto Vector & Vector HR best for?
The Suunto Vector features a sporty look and larger watch face that is best suited to avid adventurers or those who keep their look outdoorsy both at the office and on the trail.
With top-notch adventure features like altimeter, barometer, and compass, the Vector is the perfect companion for backpackers, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, or anyone who needs critical data. For peak performance in any of those areas, upgrade to the Vector HR to monitor the effects of training on your heart.
Comparison: If you'd like a Suunto watch with altimeter, barometer, and compass that features a look that is at home in the boardroom and on the trail, check out the Suunto Core.
If you want to track how harsh conditions affect your body, consider the heart-rate monitor equipped Suunto Advizor.
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Suunto Watch Face Specs(cm/mm)
- Thickness
- 1.56
- Casing Diameter
- 5.1
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 / Vector HR Reviews
All Customer Reviews
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Older Vector
Reviewer: Anonymous , Phoenix, Arizona
Date: January 24, 2010
I have owned my Vector for eight years and have been extremely satisified with the performance. I have found the time to be better than a casio atomic watch which I had to send back to casio and they couldn't fix.
The barometer and compass work great but here in Arizona, the temperature feature isn't so hot.
My biggest complaint is that the printing has worn off of the face and I lost one of the screws out of the band pin and can't figure out how to get a replacement.
The watch is still working great after all this time and it has been through some might tough duty. I highly recommend it.
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Not bad
Reviewer: Anonymous , Virginia
Date: December 17, 2009
No complaints with the watch, only problem was the band tore during a vehicle search when it rubbed against something between the seat and the console of a vehicle, in which I just ordered a new band. Other than a few scratches and a broken band it has survived my being a Police Officer, biking, hiking, surfing, and a war zone. Hopefully the watch will last me for awhile.
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Iraq and missing my Vector
Reviewer: Anonymous , Iraq
Date: November 09, 2009
Bought my Vector before deployment, used it constantly. A great tool for any soldier. The only complaint is the bezel and face became scratched even before I got into the country. Still my favorite watch thus far. Unfortunantly someone else decided they needed it more than myself.
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warrant info
Reviewer: Michael Worley , Dalton, Ga
Date: October 30, 2009
Just to clarify the scary information about filling out the warranty card when purchasing your Vector. Don't sweat it! I recently had some problems with the lettering wearing off of my compass bezel and Suunto labels smearing because of an application of sun screen (by the way dont apply sunscreen or bug spray while wearing your watch!). I also encountered a problem with water resistance with condensation collecting underneath the face. I sent the watch back and with a decription of my problems and a few weeks later absolutely no questions asked Suunto sent me an entirely new watch. The fuctions are unbelieveably accurate for a wrist device, as long as set to current TOPO settings. I am just very appreciative of the fact that there is still a company out there that will stand by their product the way that Suunto does. The Vector is a must have for any outdoor enthusiast.
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5 years
Reviewer: Anonymous , Buffalo, NY
Date: October 28, 2009
I have owned a Vector for over five years. I am a SSG in the Army. I have a special job. I have conducted numerous missions with the Vector on my wrist. The watch is so beaten and worn. The writing is gone, and the lens is in poor condition. I do not need another Vector. The Vector has never failed me. I have never had to think twice about the accuracy of the watch. Its always there. Thats one less worry! This is one peice of equipment I can count on. It's one of the few things that I have not had to replace. I just WANT a new one, I do not NEED a new one. Thank you Sunnto.
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Beyond Disapointed
Reviewer: Anonymous , Huntington Beach
Date: October 27, 2009
I received my Suunto watch along with 14 other agents as issued equipment after making the BORSTAR; the U.S. Border Patrol's search trauma and rescue team. I was initially really impressed with the Vector and it's many functions, but then it fogged up and stopped working-less than a year after I received it. I sent it back to Suunto and they sent me a new one no questions asked. I was impressed. Then this watch fogged up and stopped working after only 6 weeks, and I was sitting in FLETC Georgia in a classroom the entire time, I never even went in the field with it. So I sent the watch back to Suunto and once again they sent me a new watch, and guess what this one has once again fogged up and stopped working. So I sent it to back to Suunto a third time, but they are now telling me the warranty is up and will not repair it. I would not purchase this watch or any other item from Suunto. And guess what I am now at a new agency and I will be purchasing watches for 40 agents this year and guess what they won't be Suuntos.
Comments from The Staff:
Thank you so much for your review. I?m SO sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your Suunto Vector. I'm surprised to hear this happened to you three times, as most of our customers have had the watch for numerous years with no issues. As many of our other reviewers state, they have had the watch through numerous military tours and never had a problem. However, based off of your feedback we will be contacting the manufacturer to make sure that they are aware of this issue, and if it is an existing problem that it can hopefully be corrected on the manufacturing end.
Please feel free to contact us with any other questions or concerns you may have and thanks again for the feedback!
Thanks,
Melissa T.
(SuuntoWatches.com)
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Old Vector
Reviewer: Frank , Chepachet, RI
Date: October 06, 2009
I've had my Vector since Dec. 1998. It's been on several backpacking adventures to Philmont as well as using out on my boat as a back-up compass. Overall it has been a reliable watch. The time keeping is excellent and keep close to the time on my satellite clock from work with only a slight drift after 4 months. A couple of issues I have with it now is that the compass can no longer be calibrated and is not accurate. The Altimeter is stuck at 9070 feet and does not adjust or change. It's time to get a new one since some of the plastic bezel is also cracking from old age. I'll get another one!
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Do it...
Reviewer: Brent , Seattle, Wa.
Date: October 03, 2009
Hands down a great watch. My Suunto has survived 8+ years, 2 tours, a couple of unfortunate brawls, hunts, hikes, bikes, shallow dives and swimms, but most impressively it has survived 2 wives; both of which were tougher on the watch than everything else combined. Finally, a wife proof watch! My Suunto Vector has seen it all and it has the scars to prove it. After replacing the battery 2x, I've come to realize that I use the functions too much especially the light. Nevertheless, a tough watch. You buy it, you use it, you'll love it.
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The BEST WATCH EVER
Reviewer: Steve Harrington (USMC Ret.) , Round Rock, Tx
Date: September 22, 2009
I bought my Suunto Vector 10 years ago and it has been through 2 tours in Iraq, 6 Elk hunts up the Rocky Mountains (11,000 ft+) and several triathlons. It is without question the best watch I have ever owned. I have always been able to get any little part or battery that I needed with their excellent support even though my watch is 10 years old. If you plan on putting your watch to the test...these watches will absolutely hold up to the challenge.
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