12-11-2006, 12:07
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Suunto Question
Does anyone have any real-world experience with the Suunto x9i , or x9mi, NAV watch?
Feedback is greatly appreciated before I peel off my hard earned "Benjamin's"
Thanks,
~Eric
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12-11-2006, 12:17
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Crap watch…
I have the Advisor…it leaks, bezel ring breaks off, scratches easily, burns through batteries…seriously, I would rather have a G-Shock again. When this dies, I will buy another G-Shock.
The only reason I have it now is it was issued to me. Everyone on my detachment agreed it was the most expensive “cheapest” watch we have ever had.
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12-11-2006, 12:25
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Originally Posted by GreenSalsa
I have the Advisor…it leaks, bezel ring breaks off, scratches easily, burns through batteries…seriously, I would rather have a G-Shock again. When this dies, I will buy another G-Shock.
The only reason I have it now is it was issued to me. Everyone on my detachment agreed it was the most expensive “cheapest” watch we have ever had.
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LMAO!
Thanks GS. Candor is always appreciated 
~Eric
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12-11-2006, 12:38
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I have been wearing a Casio Triple Sensor for the past few years, and have been very happy with it.
The only issue was changing batteries and maintaining watertightness was a bear, so I most recently went with the solar powered version. Coming up on a year, and no problems.
TR
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12-11-2006, 12:41
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I use a Suunto Regatta for sailing/racing - it's ok, but I'm starting to use my Garmin for the nav functions on the boat, in the woods, I'm a map and compass guy - and use a TAG to tell the time.
Not super impressed with the Suunto.
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12-11-2006, 13:27
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Casio G-Shock
Casio G-Shock Fan from way back.
Pete
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12-11-2006, 14:07
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I have a Suunto Mosquito, which is a watch dive computer instrument. So far, I have had no problems with it in either mode. It does have a Nitrox setting as well as air and I use Nitrox whenever I can. I think Suunto has come out with a newer watch/dive computer.
I use it as a back-up dive computer to my air intergrated panel type w/compass. 
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12-11-2006, 14:14
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I have an X6HR, so far it has been good to me. I can track my runs on a computer and compare my heart rate and changes in altitude so that I can chart my progress. I like the watch very much and it is quite smaller and lighter than the Advizor or the Vector. The manual is quite thin, the phone uses a cell phone style operating system that makes navigation a cinch. I recommend it, but then again, I'm not one with the "real world" experience you may be seeking.
Here's some info on the mil-spec suuntos- http://www.miltoc.fi/pdf/Military_catalogue_sis_qxd.pdf
P.S. The x9i eats batteries for breakfast, "Power: rechargeable Li-ion battery. Battery life: 4 to 5 hours (1 second GPS fix rate)/12 hours (1 minute GPS fix rate)/2 weeks (manual GPS fix, >500 locations)/2 months (in time and alti/baro modes)" ( http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/pr...e.asp?mi=3635).
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12-12-2006, 03:16
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May I suggest you have a look at Polar watches. We have noticed the quality and standards of suunto watches has dropped over the last few yrs....alot of outdoor leaders are using polar now days unlike the good ole days when Suunto was the brand everyone wanted.
Try having a look at the AXN range...
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12-12-2006, 06:15
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Geeeee, no mention of Rolex!
JIm
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12-12-2006, 06:38
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After numerous watch bands and batteries over the past 15+ years I have just put my G-Shock to rest due to leakage...what I got to replace it? Another G-Shock...this one with a solar cell to recharge the battery.
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12-12-2006, 11:58
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Originally Posted by incommin
Geeeee, no mention of Rolex!
JIm
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I did have a faux-lex purchased from a street merchant in NYC once...
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12-12-2006, 12:09
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I have the Observer in stainless. For my uses, it does not do anything better than my old G-shock, so I will also be going back to Casio.
One annoying thing about this watch with the way the buttons are set up. If I bend my wrist, I often actuate the buttons. Thus, when I glance at it, it's usually on some random screen, depending on how many times the top of my hand hit the buttons.
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12-12-2006, 13:26
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Originally Posted by incommin
Geeeee, no mention of Rolex!
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Ok, I'll take care of that! I have a Rolex GMT Master, that I have had since 1989 or so. It still looks great, I don't have to worry about batteries. It doesn't keep as accurate time as most Timex, Casio or Suuntos; however, I like it's looks and quick GMT reference.
BTW: I don't dive with it, as I'd hate to loose it and I'm always worried about those little pins that hold the locking wrist band, to the watch. My wife gave me this watch as a retirement present. 
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12-12-2006, 14:10
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My first Rolex was a GMT......paid about 375 for it in 1968 and sold it for 750 in 1970. In 1974 I bought another and have been wearing one since. They do not keep as accurate a time as many other watches...... but they do wear well and you do not have to change batteries. Current watch is a Submariner, a gift from my wife and daughter.
Jim
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