Highgear Alterra Multi-Function Watch - '09 Closeout

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Strap this powerful information center from Highgear to your wrist for instant access to elevation, direction, weather data and more.

Oversize face of Alterra is easy to read; scroll-through graphic displays quickly guide you to the information you need
Ski Chrono calculates speed to base; altitude log book tracks average and total vertical gain/loss
Altimeter reports elevation in 1m (3 ft.) increments, range is from -2,303' to 30,058'; select feet or meter display
Barometer reports changing trends in the weather; 1mbar with 300 - 1,100-mbar resolution; weather forecaster
Digital thermometer reports temperature with 1° resolution, Fahrenheit or Celsius (min. 14°F - max 140°F)
Digital compass accurately reports direction in 1° increments; adjustable declination
Watch features time in a 12- or 24-hour format
Stay on time! Tracks time in 2 time zones simultaneously; features 2 programmable alarms and a selectable hourly chime
Chronograph feature records 1/100-second resolution; 50 lap memory; stores run number, month/date, lap number, split, time and average lap
Backlighted for easy viewing in low light
Durable composite case and scratch-resistant mineral glass lens withstand the rigors of outdoor adventures
Water resistant to 50m (165 ft.)
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Highgear Alterra Multi-Function Watch - '09 Closeout Customer Reviews

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Highgear Alterra Multi-Function Watch - '09 Closeout

4.0

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Jul

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Highgear Alterra

By GarthL

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer, Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast

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Pros

Accurate
Long Battery Life
Reliable Performance

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Day Trips

Comments about Highgear Alterra Multi-Function Watch - '09 Closeout:

Where did the previous reviews go? This was a very well rated watch when it was on the regular site. I would agree with those reviews even though I am on my second replacement watch! On my first watch, the composite came unglued on the right side of the face. The second, the watch broke at the attachment to the band. The third is holding up just fine. So what is good? REI's standing behind the watch and the watch itself -- except for these 2 problems. Accuracy is great. Many of the functions are a little tricky to learn, but with practice, no problem. This would be the same (I think) on any watch with so many functions and only 5 control buttons. Too bad they don't have a menu system on the screen like cellphones, then any 8 year old kid could teach you how it works! I hope the closeout is only for the '09 model. 5 star except for needing to return it twice.

Oct

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

accurate

By projunior

from Boston, Ma

About Me Athletic, Practical

Pros

Accurate
Comfortable

Cons

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about Highgear Alterra Multi-Function Watch - '09 Closeout:

I needed an accurate altimeter at a reasonable price and this watch definitely qualifies. I use it for hiking and mountain climbing. It is not too bulky for everyday wear. The dial is sometimes hard to read as the numbers are squished together on some readings. My gripe is that the plastic attachment of the watchband just broke seemingly for no reason at all. It can't be fixed. I am now waiting for my replacement and hope this one holds up. I have seen one or more reviews that mentions this problem.