Reviews for Suunto Advizor

I've owned my Advizor for about four years with no problems. The Advizor is a great deal for only $35 more than the Suunto Vector . The Advizor is basically a Vector with heart rate functions. I like the color scheme as well. The black and grey is a great color combination. The display is easy to read and large. The watch is light and fits the wrist well. Battery replacement is easy. The plastic face does scratch but can be rubbed out with Polywatch. A great watch that performs well.

Everything - from the time I looked through the Suuntowatches.com website, until now, when I am still going through the many functions of this awesome watch - was a phenomenal customer service and product excellence experience! I will recommend Suunto to everyone who needs the maximum in function and performance in their sports watch.

Great functions, easy to understand, have had no durability issues. Highly recommend the watch! Only wish it could count calories burned during a climb.

I have to admit that I purchased my Advizor with a bit of skepticism. I was looking for a Heart Rate monitor but, as a skier, loved the idea of the altimeter. My concern was that it would possibly do neither well. Since purchasing the watch all concerns are dismissed! The heart rate monitor works fantastically. It has more functions than I use and would work very well for competitive situations where the alarms would come into play and help manage heart rate during exertion. Similarly, the altimeter has been fantastic. The ability to track ascent/descent/laps and rates is not only useful, it is fun. I can see how this would be a serious tool for climbers. For me it's more recreational and record keeping. Having said that, the information helps benchmark activity and naturally pushes me to the next level. Things to know (not complaints) are that the reference altitude and barometer need to be set often if you're really concerned about exactly where things are at. I'm not sure there is a way around this with anything but GPS as atmospheric pressure is used for the measurement...and that changes continuously in our environment both naturally and unnaturally (buildings, planes, etc.). I have also noticed that the signal from the heart rate monitor is strong and that I don't get other signals from people close to me working out (spin class). I have had others receive my signal which is fine with me. Note that it works poorly in a vehicle if at all. I'm guessing too much EMI in the area...just a note that if it doesn't look right you should consider the environment you are in before thinking there is a malfunction. Some say the size is bulky, but it hasn't bothered me a bit. The lens is holding up fine after three months. If you want a combo HR/Altimeter at a good price I'm not sure you could beat the Advizor.

I purchased this watch for my boyfriend for Christmas and it was as if he was 5 y/o and given a toy car! I do not think he is taken it off yet. He uses the HR and altimeter while hiking and skiing and enjoys comparing the two. He plans on using it while climbing Aconcagua these upcoming weeks.

I've had my Advizor since 02'. It's been from the Grand Tetons to the Yucatan and still runs great. Finally having to replace the band. Looks like I'm not the only one to have the bezzle markings wear off, thought it was just my rough use. ;-)

This watch was worn by me an infantry soldier in Iraq for 18 months of proven battle, it remained accurate even in 134 degrees plus. All of the men in my squad and most of the men in my platoon wear this watch. The only issue I have had with this watch was one day i was on patrol in about 140 degree heat and then went into a building that was about 70 degrees my watch face cracked on the inside of the glass. once I got the chance to contact SUUNTO I told them what happen they immediately replace my watch with a brand new NO QUESTIONS ASKED

Love my "geek" watch. Have had it 3 or 4 years, use the HR monitor all the time running (occasionally misses a lap reading), the altimeter for running and hiking (altimeter very accurate allowing for variations in air pressure column), the alarm for waking up (could be louder). Compass has enabled me to find my way back to camp more than once. Very durable - gets caked with mud and dust when I got rockhunting, saturated w/ chlorine when I go swimming yet keeps on working fine. Face is a little scratched but not bad considering the rough treatment it's had. Have repaired the band 3 times w/ Superglue but guess it's time for a new one now.