- Altimeter watch and Great for many outdoor activities
- Comes with the feature of Altimeter
- Also with Barometer
- Also Compass
- Comes with 2 year limited warranty
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Highgear Altitech features digital altimeter that measures in 1ft (1m) increments with a working range from -2296 ft to 29,500 ft. Stores 20 altimeter data readings, and accumulated and maximum altitude reading. Additional features include digital barometer, sea level barometer reading, barometer pressure graph, and weather forecast. Also digital compass with 1 degree resolution and 16 direction pointers, leveling bubble for increased accuracy, and adjustable declination. Digital thermometer with 0.1 degree resolution and working range from -4 degrees F to 158 degrees F. Time with hour, minute, second, month, date and weekday. User option for 12/24 hour format, 2 time zones, Auto calendar, Alarm, Chronograph and Backlight. Carabineer style clip.
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
after reading many reviews from various sources I wanted to try the altitech for myself I have always wanted the all in one watch altimeter compass but always thought no way I want something that big on my wrist
so when I saw the carabiner version that I can clip to A belt loop I knew this is the one for me
first the build quality is very good and should last in the real world just fine the display is big and easy to read and the night light rocks
I ran through the callabration as stated in manual and then compared with
other devices I already have to compare readings
1 the compass is right on with my anolog compass as long as I am outside inside the car forget it. many have stated that the time out in compass mode is to short just hold the start/lap button and the compass will stay on as long as you want.
2 the temperature was right on with a HVAC IR thermometer that I have when I pointed the IR detector at the therma sensor on the altitech.
3 I set the barometer to the local tv station report which is in inches
to convert to mbar multiply inches X 33.864 = mbar after doing this I went to the altimeter function and got a elevation reading in the ballpark with the reading I get from my GPS I say ballpark because elevation is the least accurate reading on any GPS and will tend to drift but the avarage reading on the GPS was close to the altitech reading which is a steady reading and one I think I would trust more
4 time date alarm chrono timer yea does that to, time will tell how well it keeps time seems fine to me. the alarm is not loud and will not wake you up from A sound sleep unless you duck tape the altitech to your ear
think more of a reminder chirp but who needs a alarm in the great outdoors anyways
so when I saw the carabiner version that I can clip to A belt loop I knew this is the one for me
first the build quality is very good and should last in the real world just fine the display is big and easy to read and the night light rocks
I ran through the callabration as stated in manual and then compared with
other devices I already have to compare readings
1 the compass is right on with my anolog compass as long as I am outside inside the car forget it. many have stated that the time out in compass mode is to short just hold the start/lap button and the compass will stay on as long as you want.
2 the temperature was right on with a HVAC IR thermometer that I have when I pointed the IR detector at the therma sensor on the altitech.
3 I set the barometer to the local tv station report which is in inches
to convert to mbar multiply inches X 33.864 = mbar after doing this I went to the altimeter function and got a elevation reading in the ballpark with the reading I get from my GPS I say ballpark because elevation is the least accurate reading on any GPS and will tend to drift but the avarage reading on the GPS was close to the altitech reading which is a steady reading and one I think I would trust more
4 time date alarm chrono timer yea does that to, time will tell how well it keeps time seems fine to me. the alarm is not loud and will not wake you up from A sound sleep unless you duck tape the altitech to your ear
think more of a reminder chirp but who needs a alarm in the great outdoors anyways
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Unfortunately we had to have a replacement sent. Hopefully the first one was just a dud. The clip and the altimeter unit seperated from one another at a very unopportune time - we lost the altimeter entirely and later realized it was gone... all too late. We're going to try again. Amazon was very gracious and helpful in sending us another at no cost.... When we had it it worked wonderfully! Just be sure to reset it or coordinate it or whatever each day for optimal perfomance.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I had this watch for about 4 months until it fell off my belt yesterday and I lost it.
The pin between clip and watch broke a month ago and I repaired it with a paperclip.
The thermometer was consistently 20 degrees warmer than ambient temperature.
The altimeter was consistent 100 ft lower than actual altitude, even after a manual reset.
The compass I didn't verify but it comes with a complicated calibration procedure.
The screen started fading after 4 months use, which fixed with reset but still annoying. Physically the face started showing a lot of wear after 4 months, just hanging off my belt.
This is a cute toy but it has too many functions I don't need and the functions I didn't need didn't work right. I will replace it with the Casio Pathfinder next, I wouldn't buy from this company again. Also Timex has a similar watch on Amazon but reviews show it to be similarly inaccurate, Casio is apparently the gold standard for this kind of gadget.
The pin between clip and watch broke a month ago and I repaired it with a paperclip.
The thermometer was consistently 20 degrees warmer than ambient temperature.
The altimeter was consistent 100 ft lower than actual altitude, even after a manual reset.
The compass I didn't verify but it comes with a complicated calibration procedure.
The screen started fading after 4 months use, which fixed with reset but still annoying. Physically the face started showing a lot of wear after 4 months, just hanging off my belt.
This is a cute toy but it has too many functions I don't need and the functions I didn't need didn't work right. I will replace it with the Casio Pathfinder next, I wouldn't buy from this company again. Also Timex has a similar watch on Amazon but reviews show it to be similarly inaccurate, Casio is apparently the gold standard for this kind of gadget.
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I use it mountaineering for the watch, timer, and altimeter with the altimeter in particular being an invaluable aid for orienteering. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. Reed Koch
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I've had this a few years now and have had a chance to see how the 3 sensors work.
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Published 17 months ago by Leo-C
Great watch
The watch, barometer, chronograph, and alarm all work perfectly, however the altimeter, even after setting, varies substantially (up to 20%) as to altitude, On the whole, I love... Read more
Published 19 months ago by John C. Huntington
It's ok but not the best
complicated buttons, which seem to inconsistent performers, the compass stays on for 2 seconds and then goes off. It may be weak batteries (already! Read more
Published 20 months ago by area 52
Nicely designed and expensive toy
Nice design and build, but only useful as a watch.
Altimeter is wildly inaccurate. Sitting on my desk it can fluctuate 100 feet within a day. Read more
Altimeter is wildly inaccurate. Sitting on my desk it can fluctuate 100 feet within a day. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Chojn1
A great gift or the man with it all.
I bought it for my husband. He is in the military and he loves it. There are a lot of useful features on this watch and, it gives him something to fiddle with when he has down... Read more
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I have had this product for a year. Last week, it broke off of the carabiner and I lost it. Read more
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The compass feature requires frequent calibration. The altimeter feature also requires daily calibration. Read more
Published on October 9, 2008 by Alfonso Dazio
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