what Suunto watch to buy ?

[disco1999]

Hi

I need first of all, a heartrate monitor watch, the rest of the features are less important, what do you have to suggest to me ?
I am currently using a M-52 Polar watch and wish to have more features.

Michel

[AltimeterGuy]

If you want a Altimeter/HR combo, I'd recommend the X6HR ($429) which is supposed to be released in August. This Suunto Wristop model has a PC downloadable interface, menu driven operation like a cell phone, mineral crystal and a clinometer. The Advzizor ($299) is also an Altimeter/HR combo but doesn't have the above features. The Metron is ($389) an Aluminum/Mineral Crystal/Leather strap version of the Advizor. I don't recommend the Metron if you plan on wearing this Suunto Wristop model in water. The leather strap will dry out and have a tendency to smell from getting wet. However, the Metron might be considered the most fashionable model of the three. I hope this helps in your decision making.

AltimeterGuy

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

	Suunto X6 HR - Click for more info Just when you thought a sports watch couldn't get any better, Suunto introduces the X6 HR, X6 HRM and X6-HRT. These are truly the next generation in sports watches, packed with all of the technology that Suunto enthusiasts have been craving. Designed for Cross Sports applications, the X6 writstops are functionally very similar to the Suunto X6 - but with the added benefits of a heart rate monitor.

	Suunto Advizor - Click for more info The Suunto Advizor - featuring a Heart Rate Monitor using Suunto's proprietary HR technology - simultaneously shows your heart rate, altitude, and vertical ascent/descent data. The Advizor memory stores your total training time and your maximum, minimum and average heart rate during training - plus your time spent in / above / below your pre-set target heart rate. There's even an audible alarm to alert the user when your upper or lower heart rate limits have been exceeded.

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[disco1999]

Originally posted by AltimeterGuy
If you want a Altimeter/HR combo, I'd recommend the X6HR ($429) which is supposed to be released in August. This Suunto Wristop model has a PC downloadable interface, menu driven operation like a cell phone, mineral crystal and a clinometer. The Advzizor ($299) is also an Altimeter/HR combo but doesn't have the above features. The Metron is ($389) an Aluminum/Mineral Crystal/Leather strap version of the Advizor. I don't recommend the Metron if you plan on wearing this Suunto Wristop model in water. The leather strap will dry out and have a tendency to smell from getting wet. However, the Metron might be considered the most fashionable model of the three. I hope this helps in your decision making.
AltimeterGuy

I believe I will go with the X6HR as it appears to be amoung a new generation of Suunto watches. Should the X6HR operate correctly if I use my original Polar M52 belt ?

Just one comment about the SAM Interface, I disagree that the watch be provided without a USB adapter, 19$ mouses are sold with a USB adapter.

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

	Suunto X6 HR - Click for more info Just when you thought a sports watch couldn't get any better, Suunto introduces the X6 HR, X6 HRM and X6-HRT. These are truly the next generation in sports watches, packed with all of the technology that Suunto enthusiasts have been craving. Designed for Cross Sports applications, the X6 writstops are functionally very similar to the Suunto X6 - but with the added benefits of a heart rate monitor.

	Suunto Advizor - Click for more info The Suunto Advizor - featuring a Heart Rate Monitor using Suunto's proprietary HR technology - simultaneously shows your heart rate, altitude, and vertical ascent/descent data. The Advizor memory stores your total training time and your maximum, minimum and average heart rate during training - plus your time spent in / above / below your pre-set target heart rate. There's even an audible alarm to alert the user when your upper or lower heart rate limits have been exceeded.

	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.

[AltimeterGuy]

The X6HR should work with your original Polar M52 if it's not a digitally coded belt. My recollection on the Advizor was that it would work with a portion of the Polar digitally coded belts, but not all. I wish I had a more definative answer for you. I also wish the X6 & X6HR included a USB cable or adapter too. I had to buy a Keyspan Serial-to-USB adapter to use the SAM software with my X6.

AltimterGuy

	Suunto X6 HR - Click for more info Just when you thought a sports watch couldn't get any better, Suunto introduces the X6 HR, X6 HRM and X6-HRT. These are truly the next generation in sports watches, packed with all of the technology that Suunto enthusiasts have been craving. Designed for Cross Sports applications, the X6 writstops are functionally very similar to the Suunto X6 - but with the added benefits of a heart rate monitor.

	Suunto X6 - Click for more info Just when you thought a sports watch couldn't get any better, Suunto introduces the X6 HR, X6 HRM and X6-HRT. These are truly the next generation in sports watches, packed with all of the technology that Suunto enthusiasts have been craving. Designed for Cross Sports applications, the X6 writstops are functionally very similar to the Suunto X6 - but with the added benefits of a heart rate monitor.

	Suunto Advizor - Click for more info The Suunto Advizor - featuring a Heart Rate Monitor using Suunto's proprietary HR technology - simultaneously shows your heart rate, altitude, and vertical ascent/descent data. The Advizor memory stores your total training time and your maximum, minimum and average heart rate during training - plus your time spent in / above / below your pre-set target heart rate. There's even an audible alarm to alert the user when your upper or lower heart rate limits have been exceeded.