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Victorinox Swiss Army Compass Watch Review

December 23, 2013December 23, 2013Shandman Comment

Victorinox Swiss Army’s ST-5000 Compass watch has several durable and accurate functions that it does very well. These functions are precise time and accurate compass capability. We are happy there are not another half-dozen convoluted functions, in addition to compass features, packaged in this watch as it would only diminish its simplicity. [...]

Origo Rendezvous Peak Watch

July 5, 2013July 5, 2013Shandman 2

Pass the Origo! Yep, the Rendezvous Peak compass watch is a strong choice for recreational climbers, backpacker, and folks who spend time out of doors. The Origo Rendezvous Peak is a multi-sensor mountaineering watch with perfect digital time, solid compass, altimeter, barometer, and chronograph functions to get you there… wherever it is you are going. [...]

Wenger Nomad Compass Watch Review

April 15, 2012April 15, 2012Shandman Comment

The Nomad Compass watch uses both digital and analog technology in this multi-function timepiece. Of course, this watch is Swiss made and uses Swiss movements. Both the watch crown and casing are milled from high-quality stainless steel for durability. The brushed finish also lends an appealing aesthetic value to the Nomad. [...]

Timex WS4 Expedition Watch Review

December 7, 2010December 7, 2010admin 6

“Before I curl into my sleeping bag, I note the current altitude and barometric pressure,” Anker said. “In the few hours I sleep if I see a change in the altitude or barometric pressure I can get an idea of the coming weather patterns. As it is an inverse relationship between altitude and barometric pressure, if I wake at the same or lower elevation I can be confident the atmospheric pressure has remained constant. If I rise to a higher altitude, I need to be aware as there is a chance of a low pressure moving in.” [...]