I researched ABC watches to no end to make sure I got what I wanted. If this watch had a depth guage that worked to scuba dive depths, it would really be the perfect outdoor enthusiasts watch.

That said, I did buy the early s/n watch and as expected, had the typical problems. I bought it in November '08 and summer of '10 it started eating batteries every week or so. Luckily I saved my receipt. A week and a half after sending this watch in, a brand new unit was on my door, no questions asked from Suunto, not a dime out of pocket so congrats on the good customer service Suunto. Oh, my bezel fell off on a scuba dive too. I've had this watch to about 105' several times and no problems with that.

My band also broke after a year or so. $12 gets you a new one at any department store so no big deal.

For those of you that are looking for the perfect outdoor enthusiasts watch, check out the Citizen Aquamount. Out of production, but it has all that and a depth guage.

Storm alarm works great which is actually one of the biggest reasons I bought this watch. Tired of going to sleep  under the stars to wake up in the rain without the tent set up.

Compass saved my butt in the fog while elk hunting in the cascades. I wouldn't call it a life saver, but at least I got to sleep in my tent that night.

Overall very happy with the watch while it worked and I'm excited to get a brand new watch two years after the fact.

As far as digital ABC watches go, it's either this or the Suunto Observer, or the ani-dig Tissot ABC Touch, or like I said, the Citizen Aquamount which I would probably try to buy first. My Core goes scuba diving, dirt biking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, backpacking and overhauls my house and has held up pretty well. Overall a very good purchase.