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Pictured is the Suunto Elementum Terra, a watch ideal for urban and wilderness exploration and survival. It unites useful functions for outdoor sports, including an altimeter, a barometer for predicting the weather, and a compass for navigation. It is a nice combination of form and multi-functionality.
The stylishly rugged case is made of steel and measures 44mm in diameter. The strap is leather in the photos, while it is also available with a thick metal bracelet and several rubber straps of different styles. The watch performs the best on the leather strap, I think. The Elementum Terra has been applied with a standard LCD screen, which is one of the most beautiful and clear LCD screens that I have ever seen. The screen’s protector is a sapphire crystal, which ensures optimal readability. The case can stand the pressure down to 100 meters underwater.
The battery used in the model is the very popular CR2032 that is widely available. You can find it easily in most supermarkets. Suunto watches go for about 2 years on a battery. However, it seems a pity that the watch don’t incorporate a battery indicator on the dial.
The Suunto Elementum collection is consisted of three cool timepieces – the Elementum Terra, the Elementum Aqua and the Elementum Ventus, each specifically designed for mountaineering, diving and sailing enthusiasts. Retail for the Elementum Terra is $899 – $1199. The quality is the best for your money, as the Terra will serve you on an 8000 meter peak as well as in the boardroom.
For those not familiar with Suunto, the Finnish-based brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of sports precision instruments for training, diving and outdoor sports. Suunto’s computers for the wrist offer strong aesthetics, accuracy and dependability. Suunto’s sister companies are familiar to sports and outdoors lovers the world over, and they include Wilson, Atomic, Precor, Salomon, Mavic and Arc’teryx.
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