Suunto X-Lander Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Chronograph (Negative Face)

Product Description

The ultimate in outdoor wristop technology, the Suunto X-Lander combines an altimeter, barometer, electronic compass and a complete calendar clock, all housed in a cool, stylish aluminum casing with a negative black display Features: Equipped with a mineral crystal glass and a carbon fiber back to ensure maximum durability Altimeter function shows current altitude and displays ascent-descent rate in feet per minute or meter per minute Altimeter logbook stores total ascent-descent, average ascent-descent rate, number of runs skied, as well as the duration of log Built-in barometer supplies overnight changes in barometric pressure and temperature, and automatic 4-day memory stores pressure information in one hour intervals for the last six hours, then in six hour intervals Compass shows actual bearing and function that displays locked bearing, actual bearing and the difference between these declination adjustments Time features include 12-24 clock, dual time display (for traveling in different time zones), 3 daily alarms, countdown timer and a stopwatch Easy-to-read display is backlit and waterproof to 100 meters or 330 feet Carbon fiber back, aluminum casing and weather proof fabric band mean this performance piece will be with you a long, long time Specifications: Weight: 19 ounces Increments: +-- 2-3 degrees Declination adjustment: Yes Altimeter: Yes

Amazon.com Product Description

The Suunto X-Lander is the ultimate option for the outdoor enthusiast who needs a stylish watch to wear in and out of the office. With an accurate chronometer, altimeter and barometer, and a precise electronic compass, the Suunto X-Lander is a multi-functional sports watch in a one elegant package. But in spite of the abundance of features, it is extremely user-friendly, with a large display with big numerals and an electro-luminescent backlight for dimly lit conditions, making this one of the most versatile everyday watches you will find anywhere.

The Suunto X-Lander combines exclusive looks with the rock solid construction. The non-allergenic aluminum casing, carbon fiber back and the durable mineral crystal glass, combined with the water-resistant fabric strap, make Suunto X-Lander ideal for those who want their watch to tell more than the time. The calendar watch is pre-programmed to the year 2089, has three daily alarms, and a stopwatch with split time measurement and a countdown timer. The altimeter features a range up to 9000 meters (that's 29,500 feet), which puts all 14 of the world's 8000 plus meter summits within your range. It has also an adjustable altitude alarm, as well as several memory functions. With the watch's logbook function, for instance, you can record total and cumulative vertical ascents and descents, as well as the number of runs skied.

The electronic compass displays the cardinal or half-cardinal point, and the north-south arrow and can display bearings with three-degree accuracy. You can also set it to track a certain bearing, which helps you follow a chosen direction in the terrain. The declination adjustment function allows you to correct the difference between the true north and magnetic north. The Suunto X-Lander displays the current barometric pressure and temperature, as well as the pressure-related data for the past four days. It also shows you the present sea level pressure, which makes it easier to read and understand the barometric pressure at high altitudes.

In short, the Suunto X-Lander is the choice for outdoor people who are not willing to make compromises when it comes to the quality, materials and functionality of their vital equipment.

Customer Reviews:

Luis Ramos.......2007-04-10

I was somewhat please, but numbers are a little dificult to see in daylight. And you need to go to school to understand all its fiturees. And it came without a case.

This is an excellent watch.......2007-02-09

I bought this watch for the altimeter for climbing in Colorado - I recently went in January and it worked nearly perfect! Every location I could find an elevation marker, the watch was within 10 feet. The thermometer works well also, it just cannot be on your wrist to read the temp correctly.

The watch looks great, I wear it to work nearly every day. I would highly recommend it.

Great watch.......2007-01-28

Looks great, functions great. Manual is a little daunting and a couple of the words on the display are very small. I have 20/20 vision and I can't always read everything that is being displayed. It is mostly in the Alt and Barometer functions where there is lots of info being shown.

Highly recomended.

Buyers Beware!.......2006-12-31

The watch is huge, but the typeface is tiny. In fact, you'll wish you had a magnifying glass when you need to look at p.m. or a.m. or read the barometer.

Watchstrap is cheap looking. This is the most disappointing Suunto product ever. Might look into the Timex Helix. Does all the same things, with a larger typeface at a third of the price.

Almost Perfect!.......2006-07-07

I recently ordered this watch from Amazon as a companion for a LTt Observer to wear in the field. While the Observer is a more updated model they both share very similiar features and ease of operation.

My first recommendation is that you do order this from amazon.com and be wary of the same item offered by "market place sellers". At the time I initially placed the order amazon.com was out and the wait was estimated to be 3 to 5 weeks. Since the item was also offered by another seller in amazon's referral system I placed an order and wound up with the wrong watch; turns out the market place seller didn't carry the black face model. Fortunately amazon got a supply in and shipped my watch within 24 hours....good service. The black face is a little hard to come by.

Now then, to the watch itself. First of all it IS big...but very light; almost as light as the titanium Observer I have. The larger face makes it easier to read and Suunto has apparently gone back to the leather (waterproof) band, which I prefer. Functionally, the watch is a full blown time keeper and (non GPS) navigation system including stop watch/chronometer functions, an accurate altimeter, a barometer and digital compass. Both the compass and the altimeter are as accurate as I've found in analog portable units. The alarms are sufficiently loud (unlike the only chink in the Observer) and my only criticism is that the back light is weak compared to the Observer, but that fault doesn't draw anything away from the 5 star rating. Add the user replaceable battery (Suunto makes a kit that includes the battery, a water/dust seal and a new cap), the intuitive operating system and you have the ultimate back country time piece.

Suunto was the first to offer this type of time piece and, in my opinion, still offers the best. I've used their diving computers and field compasses for years and am a fan of the company's many products. I don't think there's a clunker in the catalog.

Suunto X-Lander Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Chronograph (Positive Face)

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Suunto X-Lander Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Chronograph (Positive Face)

Manufacturer: Suunto
ProductGroup: Sports
Binding: Sports

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Product Features:

Watch, altimeter, barometer, and compass in 1
Top-quality craftsmanship--aluminum casing with carbon-fiber back, mineral crystal glass, and leather band
User-configurable log book, complete calendar clock
Altimeter with 24-hour memory and log book, bubble level for accurate compass readings
Features 3 alarms, stopwatch, and countdown timer

ASIN: B000051SEP

Product Description

This Suunto X-Lander offers: Time Altimeter Thermometer Barometer Electronic compass Multiple alarms Aluminum case

Amazon.com Product Description

Get all the information you need for hiking, climbing, or skiing with the Suunto Xlander Wristop Computer. The Xlander is a watch, altimeter, barometer, and compass in a stylish aluminum body with a carbon-fiber back and mineral crystal glass. It comes with a weatherproof black leather wristband and is built to be waterproof even if submerged up to 100 feet.

When traveling in the wilderness, knowing your environment is essential. Suunto X-Lander is packed with solutions enabling safe and responsible decisions. With the accurate electronic compass you can find your way whether hiking in the most demanding weather conditions or just strolling around in a foreign city. With the help of the barometric functions you receive essential information for forecasting the weather changes, which enables you to stay one step ahead of the storm.

The watch displays day, time, and date with three programmable alarms plus a stopwatch and countdown timer. Additional features on this model include a user-configurable logbook, complete calendar clock, and advanced memory functions.

The altimeter features a range up to 9,000 meters (29,500 feet), which puts all 14 of the world«s 8000+ meter summits within your range. It has also an adjustable altitude alarm, as well as different memory functions. With the logbook function you can record total and cumulative vertical ascents and descents, as well as the number of runs skied. Also view your ascent/descent rate in feet per minute. (All measurements are also available in metric units.)

The electronic compass displays the cardinal or half-cardinal point and the North-South arrow and can display bearings with 3-degree accuracy. You can also set it to track a certain bearing, which helps you follow a chosen direction in the terrain. The declination adjustment function allows you to correct the difference between the true North and magnetic North.

Suunto X-Lander displays the current barometric pressure and temperature as well as the pressure-related data for the past four days. It also shows you the present sea level pressure, which makes it easier to read and understand the barometric pressure at high altitudes. The barometer allows you to measure the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit, absolute pressure, and a difference measurement to follow changes in barometric pressure and temperature.

The Xlander comes with a user-replaceable battery, which lasts up to 18 months, and a low-battery indicator. It is covered by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box This package contains the Suunto X-Lander wrist-top computer and printed instruction manual. It is backed by a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Not bad.......2007-08-10

I've had the watch about one month. The band is a little stiff and difficult to get on but comfortable once in place. I guess this is an improvement in durability over the older model leather bands. Being a lifetime casio owner I found the menus and information accessibility less than intuitive. The light is weak and is only really helpful when in very dark conditions. Everything still works which, if it continues to work for the next year, will be an improvement over the 5 casio pathfinders I've owned.

A bit surprised!.......2006-10-13

I bought the X-Lander because I am a pilot and wanted a bit more information when I needed it. The watch is well designed and of good quality. A few things did disappoint me, but I think they are outweighed by the features, however.

- It appears that it does not have a second time zone. Why they would not include this is beyond me. As a pilot I want local time in 12hour format and zulu time in 24hr format. A traveler would want time here and at home. It is not there, but is on other models they offer.

- The dial is not the easiest to read and I had to use a magnifier to see the units information on setup such as feet vs. meters and celsius vs. farenheit. The display needs to be more vivid. The company does offer a white face with black numerals, which might be better.

It is a nice watch, but not the greatest execution of the concept, especially for $300.

Way too big.......2006-09-25

I bought this watch because I wanted an altimeter but needed to return it because of its size. It is HUGE - looked like I had a clock on my wrist. Take into consideration.

As always, buying Suunto means buying Quality.......2005-10-21

For those who may be new to Suunto, they are wrist-top computers designed and manufactured in Finland and are in use all over the world by Hikers, Bikers and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. What makes the X-Lander stand out are at first glance, obviously its sheer size. Let there be NO illusions, the X-Lander is a mighty big watch. Despite its size, it doesn't FEEL as big as it looks, though. The aluminum case is VERY light and quite comfortable, too. The next thing you notice would be the HUGE amount of bells and whistles packed into such a small device.

#1. An accurate altimeter. This is an invaluable tool for the avid hiker and biker. One thing you MUST be ready to do is remember to adjust it DAILY. Find out what the altitude is and set the watch before you begin your trip, and then at the end of the day you need to make note of where you stopped (which you can do with the internal recording function) and properly adjust it before setting out the next day. This is NOT a flaw, every single altimeter watch I am aware of is exactly the same.

#2. Barometer. I found it correct at least 75% of the time, which is more than I can say for the local TV Weatherman. This includes a thermometer as well, which in order to be accurate must be removed from your wrist for at least 15 minutes in order not to get a false reading due to lingering body heat.

#3. Digital Compass. This is truly one amazing feature, by the way. Once you calibrate it (which you may need to do weekly) you will NEVER be lost -- especially if you know how to use a map.

#4. It tells pretty accurate time, too believe it or not. It also comes with an alarm, a countdown AND a stopwatch. Suddenly its size now makes sense, huh?

I happen to LIKE big watches. I don't exactly know why, but I just do. IF I were to have ANY complaint whatsoever, the one thing this watch is lacking is exactly what they have included in the much less expensive Vector: A tiny little bubble which helps you to level out the watch in the compass mode for a more precise reading. The reason why may have to do with the fact that the X-Lander is mineral crystal and the Vector is plastic, but either way, it'd be nice to have. I am VERY impressed with just about everything associated with Suunto and their fantastic line of what they call, Wristop Computers. IF size really DOES matter to you, well you may wish to go with the Observer or maybe the X6HR (which does everything the X-Lander and Observer can do PLUS it has a built-in heart-rate-monitor) both are smaller than the X-Lander, Vector, Yachtsman and many other Suunto models yet still offers a LOT -- but keep in mind with the smaller size comes the bigger price. Factor all that into your purchase plans and once again, if at ALL possible, do NOT buy until you have the chance to see some of these (or any) models IN PERSON. That will make a HUGE difference in how happy your purchase will end up being...and good luck!

Excellent Watch.......2005-07-17

This watch screams high-tech, and anyone venturing off to a comic book convention is bound to get a few nods from people dressed in Sith Lord garb and even a wicked witch or two.

So it's big, real big, but cool. If you want a little more discreet, go with the Observer.

The new synthetic band that has replaced the leather is a real improvement. After all, whoever heard of a sports watch with a leather band? The idea is absolutely absurd. HOWEVER, the back eyelit got chafed and worn away the first two weeks. Of course, it doesn't show, but it's annoying, especially considering this isn't an el cheapo watch.

If you're into mountain biking, running, swimming, hiking, or training of any sort, this is the watch for you. It doesn't have super sports specific functionality, but in my experience I've never used stuff like that in any case, so this watch accomodates me perfectly.

And women DROOL over it. Well, sorta.

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