I have owned an
observer SS happily for almost 2 years... until yesterday. The mode button stopped working. It turns on the backlight but doesn't switch modes. I am stuck in "time" mode which is OK but stinks when you want a
compass reading! I know I can send in for repairs but it now costs $139 as a flat charge from
Suunto USA if its out of warranty (mine is now). Any ideas?
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 | Compass |  | Compasses are sensitive, absolutely crucial instruments to precision navigation. The earth's magnetic field, inclination, and your longitude and latitude all influence the horizontal plane of a compass needle. As a result, compasses are balanced for different geographical zones. Suunto Compasses overcome this limitation to traditional compasses by using a simple 'Two Zone System'. With a Suunto Compass, the only 'balancing zones' are the northern and southern hemispheres. In addition to this innovation, certain Suunto Compasses come equipped with useful features like luminous needles and marks, centimeter/inch scales, magnifying glasses, clinometers, sighting notches, and more. | |  |
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