Altimeter Not accurate

[jdl04h]

I recently purchased the X-lander Mil edt. Has any one else noticed on this model or any other model x-lander that the altimeter is not very accurate. I have set the ref alt. for my home twice and i will leave it on my desk and when i wake up there could a change of up to 50m. I called suunto and they explained that this could be caused by a change in the baro pressure, and that the ref alt should be reset at the beginning of every activity. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I dont know what i was expecting from a watch, but for the price i was expecting a whole lot more.

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[Medicine_man]

I have the same "problem". As with any altimeter, it is sensitive to barometric pressure changes. I have to reset mine to known altitudes on a regular basis. Having said that, when I reset it to a known altitude, it remains fairly accurate for a day or so. It's just something you'll have to get used to. Your X Lander isn't malfunctioning, it's just the nature of some altimeters that rely on barometric pressure changes. Hope that helps.

[Tyler]

Just like Altimeters used in every airplane, they are always set and reset constantly to control for baro pressure.