[treeguy]

I have used my Observer (stainless) for about 6 months now in extensive fieldwork ranging from Virginia to Abaco in the Bahamas to the highlands of Costa Rica. I abuse it, and it shows no signs of wear except for scratches in the stainless steel. I don't think you'll have to worry about the band.

	Suunto Observer - Click for more info The shock-resistant Suunto Observer is a tool built for outdoor challenges, but its timeless design makes it wearable in any situation. The Observer is 1/3 smaller in both diameter and width than the first generation Suunto Watches (Vector, Altimax, etc). It also features a chronograph, which previously was only offered in the Navitech but is now discontinued.

	Suunto Bands - Click for more info The range of Suunto Core Acessory Straps include the six straps as found on the various Suunto Core wristop computer models as well as three additional straps. All straps are compatible with every Core model, allowing you to custom-tailor your Core to your tastes and needs.