Looking for an 'outdoor' watch

.blitz

I'm looking for a watch - or bike-mounted instrument - that shows temperature and altitude (not bothered about the time lol). A few years ago I had a Suunto watch but it wasn't very accurate and used to eat batteries. Any recommendations are welcome.

Cheers
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mozzle

Try www.extremewatches.co.uk theyve got a good range. I bought a Techtrail from them and its a good robust watch, ideal for biking. Good customer service too which is always nice

.blitz

Great selection, thanks !

Surf-Matt

Casio do plenty that will do the job.

My two G Shocks take any abuse and are super accurate - and good value.

cjw

I got one of these for crimbo;

Casio Pro Trek PRw 1500T



Temperature, barometer, altitude, compass, radio controlled, solar powered [/url]

The Mickster

I've used a Pro Trek for years and currently have the solar powered version recommended by cjw. They're excellent and cheaper than Suunto's.
If you do get a solar powered one keep an eye on the battery indicator. When it gets low you have to ensure it gets some light to charge it up. If you don't the features get disabled requiring you to send it back to Casio (free whilst under guarantee). It's the kinda mistake you only make once (out of guarantee)! Seriously though. The Pro Trek is a great watch and some great bargains online.

papasmurf.

I've got one of these that I have on one of the straps of my pack, as I don't like riding with chucky watches..

http://www.amazon.co.uk/OREGON-RA123-Ca ... B000XI5OGE

also use it for sking..handy to have a rough weather forecast.

paulfitz

I can vouch for a G-shock, had it for years now still spot on.

Got me dad one the xmas before last as he's a landscape gardener so it gets knocked constantly, and covered in shite all day long. Think it would take most punishment that you could dream up.

Prob have to go a bit pricier than mine tho if you want altitude, temp etc...

dave_hill

I have a ProTrek PGR40. The only problem with altimeter watches is the way they measure the altitude. This is done off air pressure, so as air pressure fluctuates, so does the indicated altitude.

Even if you set the reference altitude for a known point, the barometric pressure can vary from one minute to the next, and also as you gain or lose altitude the pressure changes. So in order to measure altitude accurately you need to be constantly setting reference points.

And even then, it's only accurate to within 20 feet.

Bit of a dead loss if you ask me. Certainly not worth the £120 I paid for it.