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The display is in reverse format, which means the background is in black, and the alpha numeric characters are in silver and white. Changing the contrast in the Suunto hidden menu does help, however, still not as clear as the typical black letter on white background. No mistake of Suunto, but just the way the look is.

The buttons are receptive and effortless to press. To get around through the menus, the “Mode” button and also the “View” button need to be pushed in various combination to get what you need. It might seem to be confusing initially, but once you understand the logical structure, it is relatively easy to remember. Give yourself a couple of days to get used to it.

Compliments: Extremely accurate ABC. I compare their readings with the actual ABC instruments. The precision is extraordinary and is better than the Casio Pathfinder in the dirt! The storm alarms reacts to the atmosphere pressure change precisely also. The electronic compass is awesome. After you set the course, the bearing indicator would display an arrow and directional words (left and right), to direct you to the correct course, which is a great feature. User installable batteries which is fantastic to save a lot of cash down the road.

Issues: The directional rotation ring is difficult to move. For those who have finger nails, you will have to use them, if you bite your finger nails, good luck. The alarm is soft and difficult to notice sometimes. A similar problem as the Pathfinder. I wish they can make it louder. The wrist strap feels cheap. The illuminator is a bit dim as well.

Tips: This watch has gained a lot of poor reps as a result of poor quality control in its supplier plant in China. It’s been tons of issues and reported problem. After doing some research, it seems that Suunto has finally fixed the hardware and software bugs. Whenever you order this watch, ensure the serial number starts from “918xxxxxx” onward. Mine is “944″ and so far it’s great. You should email the vendor, to make certain they send you the latest version as noted above, your brand new watch will not spend most of its lifetime going back and forth in the shipping vans.

Joshua Lidenberg values fine wristop computers for many years now. Anyone who likes to spend time in the mother nature needs a fine outdoor instrument like Suunto Core and especially the top of the line Suunto Core Orange Black