The Suunto Core is a very functional outdoor watch with plenty of great features. In reality, we use the vast majority of the features, with the exception of the compass. While the Core has a built-in digital compass, we have to say that this is our least used feature simply because we have little need for it.

Elsewhere, there are three alarms (to let you know when you've ascended, say, 100m), a stopwatch and a timer, as well as a thermometer. As you set the watch up, if you tell it where you are it will show sunrise and sunset times, too. Verdict Weather changes can be predicted via the barometer. The weather trend indicator shows data from the barometer recorded over the past three and six hours. The temperature range that can be measured is from -20 to 60 degrees Celsius.This watch also has a built-in thermometer that can be useful in many situations. For an accurate measurement, it is advisable to remove the watch from your wrist at least 15 minutes before measuring the actual environmental temperature.

The watch features a digital display with LED illumination. The screen is fully waterproof up to 30 m, making it perfect for swimmers and snorkellers, and comes with a silicone strap. One downside of this watch is the display. Many users have described it as dark and difficult to read in bright sunlight. The Suunto Core comes with many other features that would be useful to an outdoor sports enthusiast. It has a compass, sunrise and sunset information, notifications of severe weather, temperature, and depth gauge. It also functions as a basic watch with alarm, date, stopwatch and countdown timer. More Options SUUNTO Core can also be set on dual time mode, indicating, in this case, the corresponding time for a secondary locality from a different time zone. In this case, the display will constantly indicate the path with directional arrows. Additional Features The Suunto Core collection consists of durable outdoor pieces equipped with a multitude of handy functions. Indeed, those searching for a powerfully-built timepiece that can meet all your needs will often find the Suunto Core being recommended to them. Without further ado, let us take an in-depth look at the Suunto Core, including its specifications, the features it offers, and some of the best Suunto Core models available today. Anatomy of the Suunto CoreAnother useful feature is the possibility of changing the main language of the interface from English to German, French or Spanish and to change the measurement units from metric to customary.

But, with so many different outdoor watches out there on the market today, it can be difficult to know if the Suunto Core is really the watch for you. To help you out, we’ve put together this in-depth review of the Suunto Core based on over 3 years of experience using this watch in pretty much any condition you can imagine and on nearly every continent on Earth. In the end, you can decide if it’s the right watch for your needs. First Impressions That said, there are some downsides to the Suunto Core, especially for those who frequently engage in water sports. If so, take a second look at the alternative timepieces we have listed above, all of which are top-tier outdoor watches in their own right. Each and every model certainly deserves a spot in your collection. At the end of the day, the Suunto Core is a solid all-around performer in the outdoor watch world. Although it’s a bit pricey, it truly proves its worth, thanks to its versatility, functionality, and durability. We find pretty much all of the Core’s features to be useful and it’s a stylish altimeter watch that is reliable enough to get the job done. What more could you want?When talking about the best tactical outdoor watches, Suunto is one of the first brands that come to mind. This Finland-based company has led the industry in designing and crafting robust outdoor smartwatches for years now. One sought-after Suunto watch that has made a special impression is the sleek and sturdy Suunto Core. The Core has three alarms, which is the same as the Suunto Ambit2 and the Suunto Vector and less than both the Casio Pathfinder PAG240-1 and the Pathfinder PAG240T-7, which have five. Besides having less alarms, what we thought was the bigger deal was the Suunto alarms weren't very loud and we had to put the watch close to our head to make sure they woke us up. The Core has a stopwatch and a timer and during either of these functions, you can see the current time and whatever your stopwatch/timer is measuring. Altimeter and Barometer The watch can be set either manually to measure the altitude, the barometric pressure or the depth, or it can be set to pass from one function to another autonomously. A fully functional and reliable compass, the Suunto Core is ideal for any outdoor enthusiast. A perfect navigational aide, with the ability to mark a bearing or walk on it - or for the traditionalist, this model of Suunto Core can use a rotating bezel in the same way you would use a conventional compass. OutdoorGearLab" praised the altimeter on the watch, deeming it the 'second most accurate' currently available – ideal for climbers and hikers. The Suunto Core measures the altitude in 1 foot intervals; by comparison, the Pathfinder, a competing product, measures only every 20 feet. The barometer is also very sensitive, able to note delicate changes in air pressure and, when used in conjunction with the altimeter, provide very accurate readings.

Given the current penchant for smartphone GPS apps such as RunKeeper and Nike+ Running that record exactly where you've been on a run, the Suunto Core's habit of logging your altitude gains and losses - and displaying them on a graph - will likely appeal to most users. It works for seven days, which should cover a week's worth of skiing, walking or mountain ascents. Buen reloj para alpinismo. El altímetro es muy preciso y marca metro a metro no como mi anterior suunto vector amarillo que marcaba cada cinco metros. La batería dura mucho (la mía ya dos años lleva puesta) los menús son súper fácil acceder a ellos, la función de hora dual es muy práctica cuando viajas a otro país. (Así sabes cuándo llamar por teléfono jeje) la brújula también va muy bien. En general se usa mucho más fácil e intuitivo que mi viejo vector. En lo que falla es que en el modelo de pantalla negra (el mío) los caracteres se ven poco en interiores pero en el exterior que es en definitiva para lo que se ha diseñado, se ven muy bien hasta por la noche. Además tiene una estética muy atractiva, cuando no estás en la montaña sigue valiendo como reloj de vestir.Additional features include a countdown timer, a chronograph, four-language menu, alarm, alarm snooze feature and calendar. The watch comes with a rotating bezel. The watch's LED panel illuminates the dial to improve visibility during the night. Scratch-resistant mineral glass crystal adds to the resilience of the timepiece. However, despite its average case size, the Suunto Core is pretty darn light, tipping the scales at just 2.26oz (64g). Other outdoor watches that contain significantly more metal will weigh upwards of 3.15oz (90g). This might not sound a lot, but when you think about how often you move your arm during the day, every gram counts. The Suunto Core has a classic watch shape with circular housing. Depending on how loosely you wear the watch, it can slightly inhibit the movement of your wrist, especially if you flex your hand upward. However, after a day of wearing the watch, we barely noticed it was there, and this sort of issue is common when you first start to wear a larger outdoor watch. On the sides of the case, you can also find five textured push buttons, which are used to navigate the functions of the Suunto Core. These push-buttons are small and not too long, so they will not dig uncomfortably into the skin of your wrist when you are wearing the Suunto Core.