Observer Vs. X6 & X6HR

[Kailua]

I took a look at the new X6 at a local store and frankly, I wasn't impressed. The overall look is the poorest Suunto design for their entire line. The ease of use is nice, but even the display is some what cheap looking. I tried out an Observer and a X6 on the stairs and the Observer was more reactive as an altimeter. I have been waiting for the X6 to come out, but now I am leaning toward the Observer. I wish the Observer had a HR model, but dosn't sound like it's going to happen? Any thoughts from anyone? Does anyone believe the X6 has an edge over the Observer?

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

	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 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.

[AltimeterGuy]

The X6 has a clinometer and accumulative vertical and baromtetric data that can be downloaded to a PC via the serial port interaface. I believe the Observer is Suunto's best looking Wristop. The X6 dot matrix display is actually a higher resolution LCD than all previous Suunto models. The PC interface for the X6 & the soon to be released X6HR is pretty amazing. Bottom line: Do you want form (Observer) or function (X6 or X6HR)? I understand it's a tough choice to make. I personally believe you can't go wrong with either model. FYI, they both are comparably sized which is about 30% smaller than all previous Suunto Wristop models.

AltimeterGuy

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

	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 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.

[Daimon]

id choose form anytime, then again i just love how the observer looks like so im pretty biased, cant wait till tuesday since thats the time the observer i ordered would be getting to my doorstep.

	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.