Horrible pricing!

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Horrible pricing!

Just some thoughts on the pricing of the Suunto Core watches! Considering the fact that all the 6 models have exactly same functionality the only difference is in the material of the case and band I think the $350 span is quite wide… (if it would be a titanium case and band it would at least make sense, but $350 more for steel?)

The two models I initially looked at were the Light Green $249.99 and Light Black $349.99 but after playing around with both watches in the store I decided to buy a different brand for much less. What surprised me was the questionable quality of the watches bezel and bands. The bezel on the Light Green did not rotate at all - it was stuck(!) and all the other watches had very lose bezels that almost felt they would come off any minute. Also comparing the Light Green and the Light Black I still don’t understand why the Light Black is $100 more - They are both plastic watches and although the band on the Green is horrible it does not justify the huge price difference.

250 would be a fair price for any of the models, maybe 100 bucks more for an aluminum or steel one would make sense but to have such a wide gap for the same product just doesn't make any sense to me.

Any thoughts or comments?

	Suunto Visit SuuntoWatches.com to see Suunto's full line of wrist top computers and compasses.

	Suunto Core - Click for more info The Suunto Core is the benchmark of Suunto's ABC (Altimeter, Barometer, Compass) wristop computers, furnishing the best features of top-selling Suunto predecessors, and then advancing upon their legacy with innovative environmental monitoring functions that any outdoor adventurer will find invaluable. The Suunto Core is the culmination of years of testing, research, user feedback from the field, and technological advancements in the Suunto laboratory.

	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.

[marinemaster]

I completely agree with you. To me Suunto is charging a lot of for their accesories. As an example my Observer steel strap is described as a STEEL STRAP when in fact is a rubber strap. Is an ABSOLUTE ripoff at $100.

I have bought a Core and I returned it. The bezel was loose and it RATTLE at the same time. I guess that Suunto is cutting costs at the expense of the consumer. There is always economics at play, they save money by manufacturing in China, quality went down.

All the Core I have seen they either had extremely stiff bezels that could not be turned or completely loose bezels. Apparently there is no quality control with the new Core model.

Gone are the days when most everybody would buy a Vector. They WERE good watches.

I am beginning to lose faith in Sunnto.

	Suunto Visit SuuntoWatches.com to see Suunto's full line of wrist top computers and compasses.

	Suunto Core - Click for more info The Suunto Core is the benchmark of Suunto's ABC (Altimeter, Barometer, Compass) wristop computers, furnishing the best features of top-selling Suunto predecessors, and then advancing upon their legacy with innovative environmental monitoring functions that any outdoor adventurer will find invaluable. The Suunto Core is the culmination of years of testing, research, user feedback from the field, and technological advancements in the Suunto laboratory.

	Suunto Vector - Click for more info Suunto's original Wristop Computer, the Vector changed the face of sport watches forever with its groundbreaking combination of features, including an altimeter, barometer, electronic compass, digital log book, and watch. Introduced in 1998, the Vector was the first watch to make it to the summit of Mt. Everest. In addition, the Vector won the prestigious European Outdoor Award - Product of the Year in 1999/2000.

	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.