by: Richie Orologio
website: www.discount-watches-info.com
An Altimeter watch uses sensor technology
to monitor altitude. Probably the best uses for altimeter
watches are for campers, hikers and mountain bikers to name
a few.
There are a number of watch manufacturers who offer watches
with altimeter functions in them. Some names you might want
to check out include, Highgear, Sun Company, Swift Instruments,
Speedtech, Brunton, Nielsen-Kellerman and LaCrosse Technology.
Depending on which model you choose you will get different
options, the High Gear HG20014 offers good value for the $140
price tag. The altimeter is digital and offers a resolution
of 1 ft(1m). with working range from -2296 ft. (-700m) to
29,500 ft. (9000m). The High Gear altimeter can store up to
20 altimeter data readings with altitude, time, and date.
Other useful features include digital compass, temperature,
time, alarm and chronograph.
Some of the specific watch models with altimeter functions
that you might want to review include, Speedtech WW-1, Nike
Oregon Series Alti-Compass, Nike Lance 4, LaCrosse Tech. K2-100U,
Highgear (Alterra, Loft, Summit, Axis), Suunto Altimax 3-SA,
S-Advizor and the Casio Solar Triple Sensor PRG70, PRT40C.
You can check out ebay.com for cheap prices. I found prices
as cheap at $30 us. You find both new and used watches with
altimeter functions in them.
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