observer or other model?

[rocket]

i just purchased an observer (ss body and elastomer band) and love the features, looks, apparent quality, etc. however, after discovering this forum and suunto web sites, i'm wondering if a different suunto watch might be a better fit.

i kayak (salt water) and swim a lot, and would never use the altimeter on the observer. would there be a watch that is waterproof, without the altimeter, yet still tough? durability & function are more important than looks.

your opinions and knowledge of suunto products will be appreciated.

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[Brad]

Which functions would you like to have in your watch?

[rocket]

features:
date
stop watch/chronograph
light at night
alarm
compass
the crystal glass face (most durable??)
alarm

countdown timer (very nice, but not absolutely necessary)
barometer (cool, but not necessary)

thanks!
rocket

	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.

[Brad]

Yes, the mineral glass is the most durable, you can pretty much chose any model of ours with the mineral glass and it will have those functions. Your best bet is to take a look at our compatibility chart. http://www.suuntowatches.com/cgi-loc...?num=0&order=2