- Time keeping mode displays current time, date, day of week; features chronograph
- Barometer mode displays barometric pressure, pressure history graph
- Altimeter mode displays altitude in feet or meters, altitude history graph
- Reports current temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius
- Durable, water-resistant case; backlight for nighttime viewing
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Designed for the avid adventurer, this watch uses Swiss technology to keep serious climbers, alpine hikers, and skiers in tune with current altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature. A button on the lower left side of the watch’s face switches among three different modes. The main LCD screen displays the current time in hours, minutes, and seconds; the numeric date; and the day of the week. Additionally, a line graph along the top of the screen shows the barometric pressure history for a 48-hour time period. In this mode, the clock can be programmed to chime hourly and sound an alarm at each date change and/or at a set time. This feature also has a chronometer with a 100-lap memory, a countdown timer, and a repeat timer.
The barometer mode displays the current time and pressure history graph, as well as current barometric pressure readings in millibars (mb), hecto pascal (hPa), or inches of mercury (inHg), and the current temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius degrees. The K2-100 also remembers high and low barometric pressure readings for a 48-hour period, and recalls them when prompted.
The altimeter mode displays current altitude in feet or meters, and has a bar graph that indicates the altitude history for a 24-hour time period. A user log memory tracks and records the date and time the altitude sample was taken for later review. The altimeter also calculates the rate of ascent or descent and records the maximum and minimum altitudes within 24 hours. The K2-100 features two independent altitude alarms that can be set to sound when certain height limits are reached.
Made to withstand the elements and extreme weather conditions, this watch is wrapped in plastic, weather-resistant casing. It operates within altitudes of –2303 to 30,065 feet, and has a backlit screen for viewing during night adventures. La Crosse Technology includes a free instructional DVD, and covers the watch under a one-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
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This sophisticated digital watch uses world-renowned Swiss sensor technology to monitor altitude, barometric pressure and temperature. It also features a chronograph, count down timer, and EL backlight. All of these features are wrapped in a sleek and durable water-resistent case that is designed to withstand the toughest conditions. Instructional DVD included.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT WATCH!,
By R. ABDELGHAFAR "watch and books expert" (New York City, New York United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
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This review is from: La Crosse Technology K2-100 Extreme Altimeter Watch (Kitchen)
The La Crosse K2-100 watch is the best watch in its class. I am so suprised that at 70 dollars, the watch can match up to Casio and any other altimeter watch. The watch is great and so is the backlighting. The barometric pressure is almost accurate when compared to NOAA's website. The thing that sucks is that the sensor is on the bottom of the watch meaning it will read your body temperature unless you take the watch off your wrist. The good things about this is that dust would not be able to get in the sensor, and that direct sunlight wouldnt even come enar the sensor. This watch is great overall, yet the only problem I have is that when I push a button on the watch, it ameks the BEEP noise which you can not turn off! But i am used to it! GREAT WATCH! BUY IT!!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent watch for the price if you take the time to learn how to use it,
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This review is from: La Crosse Technology K2-100 Extreme Altimeter Watch (Kitchen)
I use this watch mainly for hiking... but here are my thoughts:
Pros: -Basic time, date, temp, bar. pressure (48 hr. history graphing--used to predict weather trends), altitude (24 hr. history graphing), dual time, daily alarm, dated alarm (a nice feature), chronograph, countdown timer, hourly chime, on/off alarm setting -Excellent blue backlight that illuminates the entire screen -In altimeter mode, you can press the st/stp button to begin precision recording of your trip (you get to set how often to record data: I usually use 10 minute intervals); press again when your trip is done: this equals one "segment" (you can also slice your trip up into multiple segments by starting / stopping the recording) -Now, you can press the adjust + st/stp. buttons at once and enter into the altimeter log book. Press the adjust button once to enter into the appropriate segment. Here, it displays the date, the total time of the trip, starting altitude, and the start time. Press the adjust button once more, and enter into the granular details: you can view the altitude, A/D rate, for every single entry that was recorded. Stop for lunch too long? No problem, you can also delete segments that you choose. Oh, it will also give you the total ascended and descended feet for the trip. Total entries it can record: 2,250. -After finding out how to work w/ the log book, I LOVE this watch. -Excellent price! -I've found the altimeter to be very accurate (it obviously adjusts with pressure changes, but if you set it at the beginning of a hike to a know elevation, it works quite well--and I've compared it with friends, more expensive altimeters, and it does just as good) -The barometric pressure graphing is great--seems accurate and helps to forecast trends in weather -Temperature gauge seemed actually fairly accurate on my body that last time I checked it, although I rarely look at the watch as a resource for temperature, as I use my "how it feels" logic. One could remove the watch at night (in a tent) and then make note of an accurate temperature in the morning to decide how to dress if they wanted? Cons: -Instruction Manual could use some clarity/detail on trip logging -It's just a bit on the thick side (e.g. it will catch on a coat sleeve, and it just "feels" as if it is protruding a bit further than necessary). Had it been slightly slimmer, I would have given it 5 stars. -I didn't care for the plastic band, so I replaced it with a velcro type, which I am now pleased with
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
watch review,
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This review is from: La Crosse Technology K2-100 Extreme Altimeter Watch (Kitchen)
the watch is ok except for the thermometer, it registers several degrees above actual temperature, I emailed the customer service dept about this problem, they replied that it was reading my body temperature also and to take the watch off to get an accurate reading, after taking the watch off it takes several minutes to get an accurate temp reading, there should be a temp compensator on the watch, I know there is such a thing, because I've had one before, from the same manufactorer.It makes no sense to have a thermometer on a watch if you have to take it off to get the temp.
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