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    COAR15 Night Crew - Crew Lead Dr_Fwd's Avatar
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    Default Suunto Core watches?

    Thinking about buying one.
    Does anyone here ones one?
    Good?
    Bad?
    Battery life?
    Worth It or should I just get one of those Casio G-Shocks?
    Any input is greatly appreciated.
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    mine has been solid. 3 deployments and numerous hard use times (like field exercises, ranges, etc.) and it still keeps on ticking.

    I have a new one on my wrist right now. The battery is user-serviceable, so that's an improvement. It also has a button lock, which helps in case you are like me and just end up walking around banging your watch on anything that looks tougher than it:

    what's weaker than your watch? that wall right there. Give it a shot!

    You really can't go wrong, but that's only if you really like the altimeter and compass features.

    I also wear a GShock every now and then. It was a lot less money, and also has yet to be dstroyed by my wall smashing habit.

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    I bought one, tried it for a month, and opted to sell it and stay with a G-Shock when a plastic watch was called for. Watches are personal-taste items when it comes to choosing them, play with one in person, it might be perfect for you.

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    I got one on the super cheap in Afghanistan in 2009- It's still going strong, granted I only wear it for training and exercise (now exercise and shooting), it's not my daily watch, but still on original batteries and works like a charm! Go for it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ronin13 View Post
    I got one on the super cheap in Afghanistan in 2009- It's still going strong
    I got my daily wear watch in 1983 and it's still going strong...and doesn't have any batteries at all

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    Costco has cool Casio ( pathfinder) and G shock watches. Sometimes I see those suunto watches there. I love my g shock.
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    Thank you for the input guys!
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