You're right - that's a good-lookin' watch!
I have no info for a 'Military'
Core, so I have a note into
Suunto about it... It's possible it may be a UK-only or other limited market offering. To me, it appears to be the body of a Black-Orange
Core with the Light Black
strap (keeping the Orange-Black "pins," which are black).
Will let you guys know what I hear!
BTW tfzon, the
Core actually uses the
Observer / 6-Series battery. Honestly, I can't definitively say what this will mean for battery life, but I would expect it to be at least on par with other
Suunto ABC watches. Of course, heavy use of the
compass or altimeter will drain power more quickly.
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