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The display is in reverse format, that means the background is in black, and the alpha numeric characters are in silver and white. Changing the contrast in the Suunto concealed menu can help, in reality, still not as clear as the typical black letter on white-colored background. No negligence of Suunto, but simply just how the design is.
The buttons are responsive and easy to press. To navigate through the menus, the “Mode” button and the “View” button need to be pushed in different combination to get what you want. It would seem complicated initially, but once you understand the rational design, it’s relatively easy to remember. Give yourself a week to get used to it.
Compliments: Very precise ABC. I evaluate their readings with the actual ABC instruments. The accuracy is incredible and surpasses the Casio Pathfinder in the dust! The storm alerts responds to the air pressure change correctly also. The electronic compass rocks !. When you set the course, the bearing indicator would display an arrow and directional text (right and left), to direct you to the accurate course, which is a great feature. User installable batteries which is fantastic to save a lot of money as time goes on.
Problems: The directional rotation ring is difficult to turn. If you have finger nails, you will need to use them, if you nip your finger nails, best of luck. The alarm is gentle and hard to hear sometimes. The same problem as the Pathfinder. I wish they can make it higher. The wrist strap feels and looks cheap. The illuminator is a bit dim too.
Ideas: This watch has gained a lot of negative reps due to bad quality control in its manufacturer plant in China. It’s been a great deal of issues and reported problem. After a little bit of investigation, it seems that Suunto has finally solved the hardware and software glitches. Whenever you order the watch, ensure the serial number starts from “918xxxxxx” onward. My own is “944″ and so far it’s great. You should email the seller, to make sure they send you the new version as mentioned above, in that case your brand new watch won’t spend most of its life going back and forth in the shipping vehicles.
Joshua Lidenberg values fine wristop computers for several years now. Everybody who loves to spend time in the nature needs a fine outdoor instrument like Suunto Core and especially the prime of the line Suunto Core All Black
