Comments on: Altimeter Watches 101: Why Should You Have One?

By: George Huck

George Huck — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:42:55 +0000

Could nt get the battery out of my Suunto Vector as the coin slot thing had been burred over time. Tried to get the battery out by dismantling the watch. I hear you say this is a very poor idea.I agree wholeheartedly. Two little peices of copper strip fell out of it from who knows where. That was the end of my Suunto. Love the things so much have immediately bought another one.A costly excercise but just love the Suunto

By: Hartej Pal Singh

Hartej Pal Singh — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:17:58 +0000

I have a Barigo Model 53. Works well. Less known but good looking. Stainless Steel case and rubber strap. Try it some time.

By: Altimeter Watches

Altimeter Watches — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:15:16 +0000

I’ve heard of pilot’s having altimeter watches to have as a backup in case their altimeter in the plane fails.

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:27:48 +0000

JH… right on! Glad we were watch buddies! That was a cool watch and would still be a decent watch by today’s standards if all you want is the altimeter reading and nothing else.

By: JH

JH — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:08:30 +0000

Wow, I just googled this, I had the same Casio altimeter watch with yellow buttons, I lost it on a camping trip and I”ve been looking for another one ever since.

It worked extremely well and only cost $70 new, it was replaced by a series of much larger watches costing $200-$300

I wanted to get the model number of the old one to watch and see if Casio ever makes another run. If you check their website many old watches are available for cheap.

By: Altimeter Watch

Altimeter Watch — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:47:21 +0000

Good tip list, particularly the one about trying on the watches. I get a ton of returns from women who think the watch will fit on their wrist and when it arrives are disappointed because it is too big.

Tony

By: Leather Watch Band

Leather Watch Band — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:29:11 +0000

This does look like a cool watch. It seems that no matter how many watches I purchase, I keep finding others I need. Thanks!

By: Manuel in D.F.

Manuel in D.F. — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:52:42 +0000

Sorry, that last comment was in reference to the venerable and hardy Casio ARW-320.

By: Manuel in D.F.

Manuel in D.F. — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:46:33 +0000

I love that watch! I still have mine, I’ve had it for 16 years. I’m having a nightmare trying to find new straps for it in Mexico, the original ones are about to give out.

I’m an avid scuba-diver, and have taken that watch down down to depths of 140+’. Casio very clearly states not to do that That this is not intended for scuba. But hundreds of dives later it’s still very accurate as a baro/altimeter! They really built this sucker very well!

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:22:48 +0000

@Gareth… Yeah, Casio’s altimeter accuracy kind of stinks. I’m sure they will improve over time. What’s the max altitude on that watch?

I’ve heard lots of people having issues with the bands on the Highgear watches. I haven’t worn one long enough to have any issues. However, I’ve worn several Suunto models for years and have never torn a watch band. I guess I don’t beat the tar out of them like many folks do.