suunto observer compass problem

[smtclaude]

Since a while, my compass indicates a false bearing, around an average direction even when I make a 360 rotation. Like it is mentionned in the manual, I tried a new setting (§5)... By the past it used to work, but since a while it is inoperative. In fact, when in this mode it is demanded to push the "quick" button, and tryind to make 1 or 2 360° rotation, only let's say 45° of the crown switches off, whatever sense of rotation tried!!!

Could it be a problem of battery??? I don't think so because I tried to replace it...no change at all!!!

Could you help me to solve that problem???

	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.

[p6steve]

Sometimes I have to callibrate mine several times before all the little boxes disappear around the edge of the watch as I rotate it, especially if I haven't done it for a while. Mine regularly goes out of callibration especially as I use the tube a lot in London where magnets play havoc with the watch.

[iapyx]

Like p6steve I have the same experience. Calibrated the compass but had to try a few times before the dots in the outer circle disappeared (as an indication of a good calibration).

	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.

[timedealz123]

I too have experienced similar problem.