Altimeter Watch

Altimeter watches are particularly useful for people participating in adventure sports. These types of watches are made for the purpose of giving the climber, hiker, mountaineer, or skier one source for needed information. An altimeter watch are made with varying capabilities and strengths. They provide a wide range of information in addition to altitude. Changing weather, compass heading and even heart rate are functions of these type of devices. An altimeter watch will offer the option to track rate of climb or descent, including graphical displays on the screen of the watch, graphically showing elevation change. The typical weight of a multi-function altimeter watch is between 1.5 to 2.5 ounces. Most are water resistant and several models even measure under water depth as well as height above sea level.

Advantages of using multi-function altimeter watch

An altimeter watch reduce the number of devices needed on trips.
They integrate data such as barometric pressure with height above sea level.
They are light, and easily fastened to the wrist for convenient access.

Altimeter Watch Manufacturers:

Selection of Altimeter Watches:

The Suunto Core Altimeter Watch watches the weather for you with a motion-sensing barometric altimeter. This is an excellent tool for outdoor athlete. It is thinner than you would expect for an altimeter watch. It has a "storm alarm" that monitors barometric presure. It contains a digital compass and a thermometer that is accurate from 20 below zero to 140 degrees. This altimeter watch can also measure water depth up to 30 feet and is water resistant up to 100 feet depth. It's main function as altimeter is accurate to 30,000 feet.

The Highgear Axio Max Altimeter Watch works at altitudes up to 30,000 feet ... (which is 965 feet higher than the highest earthly mountain). It has two altitude alarms and two time alarms you can set. It has an integrated digital compass. the watch housing is plastic and the strip is rubber. This altimeter watch is usable up to 30,000 fet above sea level and water resistant to 164 feet below the surface.

The Freestyle Nomad Altimeter Watch is a combination altimeter, barometer and compass. This is a nice looking watch that can be proudly worn to functions and dinners. The Freestyle altimeter watch is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty and 30-meter water resistance.

The Origo Traverse Peak Series Altimeter Watch will have you ready for rock climbing and serious hiking. The Origo Traverse Peak Series Altimeter Watch includes the tools required for mountain navigation. The altimeter graphs your progress for eight hours providing easily readable display of vertical progress. It has a large display for the purpose of easy reading while in motion or even trail running. The Traverse Peak Altimeter watch includes a barometer and chronograph.

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