0ur opinion:

:
The Suunto Advizor Wristop Computer features a Heart Rate Monitor that uses Polar technology* and displays simultaneously your heart rate, altitude up to 29,500' (9000m), and change in elevation. This sophisticated computer watch can store barometric pressure information on the hour and has a temperature range from 5 to 140F (-20 to 60C). lt features both 12- and 24-hour displays, a stopwatch, three daily alarms, dual time, and a calendar pre-programmed through 2089 so you can wear your Advizor well into your golden years. Whether you train in the mountains or at the beach, the Advizor memory will store your total training time; minimum, maximum & average heart rate; plus time spent in, above & below your pre-set target heart rate.

Review:
Suunto's Advizor Wristop Computer is more than just a techno-geek toy. With an accurate compass and features such as measurement of air pressure and temperature, the Advizor can keep you on the right track during your outdoor adventures.

The Advizor also doubles as a digital personal trainer, with a heart rate monitor via its included chest strap. We clipped the strap on under a shirt (it will also work through the shirt, but you'll need to get the shirt quite wet), moistened the electrodes, and the Advizor automatically picked up our heartbeat. With the plastic bar on the front, the strap wasn't exactly comfortable, but we were able to forget about it after getting into our workout.

The simple-to-use monitor worked well for setting a target heart rate zone and alerted us by beeping an alarm when we went over or under the range. The heart rate monitor also stores information from past workouts, which let us keep track of average heart rate, maximum and minimum rates, and time spent in and out of the target heart rate zone.

Like other Suunto watches, the Advizor offers a barometer mode that keeps track of air pressure and trends (which let you forecast changes in the weather) as well as temperature. However, as the watch's reading is affected by body heat, using the temperature gauge while working out can be problematic.

lt also features a compass, useful for cross-country hiking and running, as well as an altimeter--accurate to within 10 feet. We did have to reset the altimeter rather frequently as it measures altitude using the barometer, so changes in air pressure can affect the altitude reading.

lts outer plastic bezel proves handy in different modes for showing barometric changes or changes in altitude denoted by a segmented digital circle that lights up around the perimeter of the watch.

And hey, get this, it tells time too. The watch functions of the Advizor include three alarms, a stopwatch, and a countdown timer. A bright backlight illuminates the watch face in dark environments, and it's also waterproof to 100 feet. (Note, however, that it's not a diving watch, so you can't use the buttons to manipulate the modes while underwater.)

The Advizor is more expensive than other Suunto watches and other heart-rate monitors. But if you need all these tools packed into one device and are willing to pay for the consolidation, the Advizor definitely does a nice impersonation of a digital Swiss Army knife. --J. Curtis

Pros:

• Accurate heart rate monitor
• Ruggedly designed--great for the outdoors
• Easy to switch between modes

Cons:

• Large size can be unwieldy on wrist

:
Take your training to the next level with the Suunto Advizor. This wrist computer receives a signal from the included heart-rate transmitter to measure your total training time, maximum, minimum and average heart rate during training, plus your time spent in, above, and below your preset target heart rate. The Advizor also features an altimeter, barometer, and compass in its stylish and rugged design.

The Advizor looks like a high-end wristwatch, with an ABS plastic body and elastic wristband. The body is gray, with an oversized backlit LCD screen. lt is made tough, built to be waterproof even submerged at 100 feet. The watch displays day, time, and date with three programmable alarms and has a stopwatch and countdown timer.

The Advizor's altimeter allows you to view the current altitude with a range up to 29,500 feet and a resolution of 10 feet. Also view your ascent/descent rate in feet per minute. (All measurements are also available in metric units.) The barometer allows you to measure the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit, absolute pressure, and a difference measurement to follow changes in barometric pressure and temperature. The automatic four-day memory keeps track of atmospheric pressure information. Another feature is the adjustable sea-level pressure function.

The compass shows directional bearing in degrees and cardinal or half-cardinal point. There is a north-douth arrow and a bearing tracking function that displays locked bearing, actual bearing, and the difference between these declination adjustments. The compass's bubble level indicates a level position to ensure reading accuracy within 2 to 3 degrees.

The Advizor comes with a user-replaceable battery, which lasts up to 18 months, and a low-battery indicator. lt is covered by a one-year warranty.


Some more accessories for this product for you:
     click 4 more

Some more accessories for this product for you:

• Suunto X-Lander Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Chronograph (Positive Face)
• Suunto E-203 Wristop Watch
• Suunto X6HR Heart Rate Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass
• Suunto Observer ST Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass (Stainless Steel)
• Suunto Observer TT Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass (Titanium)

Piece Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

---

We found more related products for you:
     click 4 more

We found more related products for you:

• Suunto Vector Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Thermometer
• National Geographic: Inside the Green Berets
• Garmin nüvi 370 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech, North American and European Maps
• Leatherman 830850 Skeletool CX Multitool
• Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae
• click 4 more

---

Buyer's feedback: - * Why pay more? ...
I have been using this watch for several years It is great. I have to replace mine and looking for a replacement Amazon is charging higher than Suunto is charging for it. Why pay more, go to the Suunto site and get it cheaper.

---

Buyer's feedback: - Very Comfortable Watch
Originally purchased this watch in 2000, lost it in 2008 and bought a replacement. Have worn it around the world on a daily basis. I've knocked it against many things with the only damage shown being a few scuffs on the face. Did have to replace the watch band a couple of times. The band on the first one seemed to be bit sturdier than the newer ones.

I have a large wrist and most other watches dig into my skin and are uncomfortable, this one is very comfortable. I have also found the dual time zones and the choice of 12 hour or 24 hour format to be very beneficial.

---

Buyer's feedback: - * Technically Sound ...
Great features, but the display is hard to read unless you are direcly over the watch at zero angle. The field to the left of the hour display often displays other numbers at slight angles. I have had many watches(SuUNTO, Oregon Scientific, Bulova, Casio, nIKE) and none have aver done this. Im sure when I contact SUUNTO they will help me out. Just got the watch and havent had time. If it wasnt for that it would be TOP rated. So I will give it 3 stars....for now.

---

Buyer's feedback: - Suunto Advizor
I'm very happy with this new acquisition, the product is excellent and meet with my expectations.

---

Buyer's feedback: - * Plastic? ...
Good watch. I had some troubles but I send it to service and now is working well.
All info you need for ooutdoors activities plus a Heart monitor
You can change the batery every time you need by your self not sending it to special service, this also with the chest strap.

The only complain: no cristal, why an expensive watch uses plastic instead mineral cristal or saphire cristal?