Suunto Core All Black ABC Watch - Honest Review and Setup Tips

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SEE MY TWO YEAR UPDATE: • Suunto Core All Black ...
This is an honest review of the Suunto Core All Black (AKA Military) ABC (Altimeter, Barometer, Compass) watch. I am not trying to sell you anything. I am reviewing this watch because I am currently going through the process of trying to decide if it is the watch for me. I'll show you what I have learned about it (as much as I can remember to squeeze into this video) and you can decide if it fits your needs.
Additionally, I will also help you set up the watch. Not only will I show you the menu options, but at the end of this video, I will show you several Internet resources that I use to set compass declination, altitude and(or) sea-level barometric pressure,
I really do like the watch. Is it THE watch for me? Not sure. I have a couple more watches that I am reviewing during this process, and I will keep the one I like most. Stay tuned!
And yes... This is the watch that Denzel Washington is wearing in the movie "The Equalizer" -- with a few custom firmware changes to meet the visual needs for the movie. So what you get (at least presently) is not exactly what you see in the movie.

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@eigrp 3 месяца назад

Still one of the best getting-started videos for the Core, all these years later.

@EVERYTHINGcpo 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@wehrmeister 3 года назад

Dumbfounded at how so many people could dislike this. Just got my Core in from Amazon, and love it already. I can't see how you could "barney" this down any further for the 88 people who disliked this. Well done, so easy to follow your instructions. Thanks much!

@SeanBeasley40 Год назад

This is a tactical watch which is designed so that your enemy can’t see you using it , the back light is designed so that only you will be able to see the face , and the sound of the alarm only you can hear it , it is the best watch for tactical in the field use.

@dragonfirefunctionalfitnes7925 5 месяцев назад

Exactly. Well said. Thank you. 🎯

@77quagmire 2 года назад

just got a suunto core in 2022 and this was super helpful! thanks for going so deep. providing those refrences for set up helped a lot. You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.

@grarmy11 9 лет назад

The best 'how to set up a Suunto Core'. Highly informative, clear and accurate review. Saved me hours going through the manual. More helpful than the official Suunto videos! Genuinely appreciate the effort.

@EVERYTHINGcpo 9 лет назад

Thanks!

@AusMiner 8 лет назад

Have to agree. Have had my watch for a couple of years now, but have never been able to set it up exactly as I wanted to until watching this review.

@1Dub79 7 лет назад

Grahame Cox Agreed! I got a Suunto Core in used/new condition on Ebay a few weeks, ago for $119. I LOVE it. I've been wanting one, since I saw Denzel Washington wearing it on the movie The Equalizer. I learned how to do most of the features on my on. I didn't know how to put it on sleep mode or how to set up the compass. Still, it's a great review for owners that aren't tech savvy.

@grarmy11 7 лет назад

Bless you. Without raining on your parade, I have been less than 100% happy with the Suunto Core. The temp function has never been accurate (this morning it said 29c, which is hot but I had to wear a cardigan!); the bezel scratches kinda easy, and the time runs a little fast. That said, it is rugged - I wear it around the farm most days and it gets a working man's treatment fixing farm stuff. A battery replacement proved a cinch when it died on me in central Cambodia. It functions well in swimming pools and the ocean. It looks cool when you wear it with a shirt and tie, or drinking beers in a bar. If this watch could talk, it would have much to say. My Casio Pathfinder, to be honest, is a better instrument, but the Suunto is light on the wrist, and faithful. Enjoy.

@jamieevans1999 6 лет назад

Grahame Cox i

@kma86 2 года назад

I received the watch two days ago and I am in the honeymoon phase with it. One thing to note to any potential owners/buyers or maybe existing ones, you do need to set the time again after the watch has been into sleep mode. I've tried the sleep mode twice for the past two days (1) to adjust the display contrast and (2) to check what other options were there available when you immediately push the top left button after you turned it on (this is done right after you see the Suunto name appear on screen). After doing those things, the time was far out and I had to reset the time again. Just something for people to know about, as it would be a huge problem if you don't have another reference for the current time if your Suunto Core has gone into sleep mode.

@dwtlax 8 лет назад

Dude.. Just Dude.. In 35 minute, you unconfused what the user manual and Suunto videos confused up.. Double dude, thank you.

@doubleaces1776 7 лет назад

This is one of the best explanations of the Suunto Core watch I have seen yet. Follow his directions and your watch will be set as accurate as it can be with the info. The websites he provides in the video are all accurate and reliable for the setup of your watch. If you want your core watch to give accurate information this is a must watch video.

@jimmyretotar2277 7 лет назад

C Miller

@dpw1989 8 лет назад

Good review. I have this watch and it's spot on. Pluses: *super comfy band and form fitting *compass feature for a back up (good for sea kayaking) *light weight but durable. Minuses: *dark numbers... so dark tough to see in certain lighting *shorter battery life... just over a year. *hard to see seconds displays. Great running, camping, boating watch. I wish Suunto would make the numbers a little lighter and somehow extend battery life.

@Superjeanmarc Месяц назад

Agreed. It’s ironic that with such a dim screen, almost impossible to read, the battery doesn’t last forever…

@russellthrower4407 9 лет назад

I wish I saw this 4 tutorials ago. Thank you for showing us how to set the damn settings on this guy. I had issues with my Pathfinder a few years back. I would recommend watching this to understand the watch.

@AdamBoettiger 4 года назад

This is the best and most thorough tutorial I've seen on this watch. I'm debating on whether to return it or not due to the low visibility. This helped tremendously. Thank you. I went through the setup steps and under Compass it keeps displaying "hold level", though. I feel like if I watch a few more of your videos I may be able to get it to give a reading. Again, thank you for your time investment.

@echochambers8418 5 лет назад

I Ordered My Watch last Sunday and just got it Today.I must have watched this Video 10+ times.You did an Awesome Job,TY.I bought the Watch on Amazon for 85.00.It said”Like New,Damaged Box”.It was listed around 135.00.It came in a Bag with No Instructions.And No marks on the Watch.But,TY Again,You Made setting everything up a Breeze!!!!!!

@ControlledPairsGaming 9 лет назад

Great tutorial. Just replaced my X-lander with this watch. Love it so far. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

@epb0311 8 лет назад

I want to say thank you, I am in Michigan my brother is part of MARSOC and he send me his watch today 01/26/2016. You Sir help me thru the whole set up, Thank you so much great instructor!

@David_Creyke 3 года назад

I wear this more than any other watch I own, it looks good with everything and the strap combined with the light weight it’s super comfortable.

@terrycoburn125 5 лет назад

Just changed the battery in mine and was dreading going through the user manual then saw this, lots of time saved and very easily explained, excellent video, oh and a top watch it is also!

@juancortez4726 6 лет назад

I was pretty frustrated with the counter intuitive "logic" and overly simplistic nonsensical manuals it came with, that frankly made no sense to me (the chinese started making a little sense)... I thank you for your thorough step by step tutorial (better than any manual I could've asked for) ... and Suunto thanks you because I didn't return this sooo cool watch that had me climbing walls... I will continue to use your video(s) as a reference in the future! You're detailed explanation and calming tone of voice made the entire difference brother! Thank you!

@EVERYTHINGcpo 6 лет назад

Thank you for the feedback! Glad it was helpful!

@bandofbrothers1964 5 лет назад

Thank you for taking your time to explain to us everything about this watch. I want this watch for a long time and I purchased this Black Friday. Love it after watching your video and all the setting. Thanks again !

@kalikianokalei8847 9 лет назад

Excellent assist for the technologically challenged (moi). I completely agree with the opinion that for older people this 'negative readout' display format may be slightly challenging. It would be far better were the display considerably more pronounced (brighter). However, that is a limitation one accepts and learns to live with (or one gets the 'positive readout' display version). Having used the 'Highgear Summit' multifunction wrist computer for several years, I find that the Suunto counterpart is quite different and takes a bit if getting used to. That said, both watches have their positive & negative aspects (the Highgear Summit has recently been discontinued, by the way, leaving Suunto almost alone in the game). Thanks again for an excellent introduction to this and the CORE series watches. I would disgree slightly in that the Suunto is not as intuitively set-up as you feel it is. A good 'how-to' instruction such as you have provided is really essential, so your instructive video is appreciated!

@superso 3 года назад

best description by far - i was really off this watch until I saw this. Now it makes sense.

@texvet6131 5 лет назад

great video's, my favorite watch, I love it, as far as the display, I've never had an issues seeing the numbers and I'm 57... it really lights up under night vision, I've had this watch since my military days and 5 batteries later its still kicking, still water proof and I trust this watches compass just as much as I trust my Rothco 416 compass, I don't always hear the alarm when I'm sleeping but God does my wife...but then I have hearing damage from service so I'm guessing the Alarm blends in with constant squealing I hear LOL

@InigooMontoya 8 лет назад

I've had this watch for a few years and I learned a few things watching your video. Thanks!

@wescooper3973 9 лет назад

The declination setting was really helpful, all the other settings were easy to deal with.

@MrGunter11 5 лет назад

An Excellent tutorial on how to use/set up the Suunto Core...Saved me so much time in setting up my Suunto.I also agree with you as I'm in my 50s,wish I was back in my 40s ☺, that it is difficult to read time/date etc...at times,but it's still a Beautiful watch.Thanks Again.

@Richhays 8 лет назад

Thank you! I can know use my weather trend, my heading lock and i can now see the information better because of the contrast setting. All stuff I didn't learn in the manual. Very informative.

@RIFLES-RECCEPLTSTRAN Год назад

Excellent Review Sir,, I,am British Army, Infantry Rifles- Reconnaissance plt (RECCE) 12 years, as a military watch it is easy 8 out of ten 10, the light on the face not being very bright, is good as a Solider in the field NOT giving your place when Cam'ed Up and the Alt is good for calling I com's and using the compass as a Quick bug-out or march reference ,until you get your Main compass on the go to get an Real main Bearing and or Grid Reference,, to get to your R.V , etc,,the watch holds up to Military field use very good in real life and is a good price ,but I would personally recommend a screen protector if your using on the Hills , But Once again BUY FAR the best Review I've seen , especially for Civie's ,,, Great Video 👍 ,, look forward to more , all the best SCOUSE OUT

@udornyc 8 лет назад

I used to have the Suunto Vector many, many years ago... now I needed to get a new mountaineering watch. I had recently purchased a different brand, with the face black as well... It was way too hard to see. I am also not a soldier in need for a tactical watch... I need one that I can read (I am 50 now and need reading glasses) easily, when backpacking in the mountains, in winter... GearLab had an excellent review of the Suunto Core... but it seems all reviews focus on the (tactical), military style watch, as if this watch is used by the army and not mountain climbers... Anyway... I ordered the "Ultimate Black", which is similar to the tested one, but has a white (grey) face, more traditional, easier to read and the only difference that appears to me is that the two fluorescent markers on the bezel do not exist, which would be practical... but, anyway... I am getting the new watch in a few hours and this video review is really helpful! Thanks!

@mbarnhill86 9 лет назад

By far the best detail video on the suunto core. Great job!!! I just got mine in and your video has helped me greatly. Thank you

@AlpineTrails 8 лет назад

great review and tutorial. I've recently swapped my Vector for a Core and this was very useful. The most used is my Observer because of the smaller size, but I find the Core to be much lighter and comfortable despite the bulkier design. You are right about the time button. I don't know why they removed it. My older Suuntos have that dedicated time button

@snowboarddan5899 4 года назад

Just bought mine on Amazon for 120.00 can't wait. Love the big face military style look. Have the Samsung gear now and hate that I have to keep charging.

@jasonev2011 9 лет назад

Just received my Suunto Core today and your video really helped out! Thank you for going in depth and saving me a bunch of time!

@caseytavares954 2 месяца назад

I’ve had this watch for two and a half years and have put it through hell as I climb trees for a living. Amazing watch. I need to find another one.

@johannmichaelmaloto9452 6 лет назад

I have this watch for around 2yrs then I see this😭 More usefull than the Suunto Manual... Cheers Mate👍

@chrisnzella 8 лет назад

"Inches of Mercury" in the Bar mode. Cool watch and easy to set using this video. Thanks for sharing.

@RandallsAdventureESEE 6 лет назад

Great content here....just had a buddy give me a Core and no manual....I've watched a few other videos and this one was much more helpful and in-depth...

@varanid9 6 лет назад

I'm 57, wear glasses, and I have no problem viewing the time. It IS harder to see than with "normal" watches, but the whole point is to angle it. The display is the way it is for stealth purposes for the military and the light feature is very dim because, in absolute darkness, even dim light can be seen quite a distance, and through night vision scopes, it becomes a glaring beacon. It also extends battery life, though they really need to work on that.

@2000ViperGTSsubscribe 5 лет назад

"The display is the way it is for stealth purposes" You are kidding me here with this comment. I'm a vet, and I am guessing you never served in SPECOPS or the like-everyone wears Ironmans and such and even all 11B's and such use displays you can see.

@alansanders194 10 месяцев назад

Outstanding! I was going to return the watch prior to seeing this. Now I m definitely keeping it. Thank you for spending the time to make this video!

@Wahian1 9 лет назад

I've found the barometer to be extremely accurate; to the exact millimetre of weather stations in my region. The storm alarm works well with the pressure dropping rate triggering it. About a week after replacing the strap, one of the screws fell out of the strap bar, so when the replacement bar arrives, I'll be giving the tiny screws a touch of Loctite to hopefully, stop them unscrewing themselves again. The lug screws next to the watch never undone have been fine. Sept 2023 update-watch is still operating as when new. The leather strap fitted has been fine as also the lug screws. Important to keep the sensor holes clear in the U moulding underside. The Storm Warning has never let me down for significantly worsening weather.

@TedMotcheckIII 9 лет назад

Ive had my core for about 5 yrs now and the bands wear out quick! Im on my 2nd band. The pins fell out twice on me. I have since replaced the pin with a paperclip lol. As soon as i get another pin im goin to loctite it as well

@CitizenSantiago 3 года назад

never mind, i just had to wait a little. this review is phenomenal. thank you for your time.

@tapufool 4 года назад

Awesome video. I just bought it and I was alittle scared as I am not a tech smart person by any means. You video was very easy to follow and a great help!!! Keep up the great work!

@BenSuurallik 9 лет назад

This video was extremely helpful in helping me to set up my core ultimate black. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this, I really appreciate it!

@aaronm.706 4 года назад

I keep attempting to calibrate my compass by facing north and rotating slowly while keeping it level but it keeps going back to the same screen telling me to keep level and rotate.

@pssita 7 лет назад

I don't know if you mentioned this yet.. I'm only at 1:52 right now.. but I keep hearing people say that this watch is too dim... The problem is... this watch is meant to be worn by people who spend a lot of time outdoors.. (military type). When you are outside with this watch it shows up just fine... If you are indoors (with not the best lighting) it does look kind of dim....

@jamessalouros5393 2 года назад

How do you clear your logbook I don’t want nothing in there thank you for all the great videos you’ve had over the years

@mihaisuciu8167 10 дней назад

You have a contrast function where you can change the contrast to see it better

@MarkSonderCSEP 3 года назад

Dude, you're a f**kin' genius! Thank you!!

@terrencegibbons3351 2 года назад

Great watch. I’ve had one for 8 years

@bobdeneb816 5 лет назад

What an informative video. I was ready to send the watch back till I saw your video. Great job!!!

@williamparker2922 6 лет назад

Most informative Suunto Core video... Ever.

@lorddalamer 7 лет назад

Best Review Online!!!!!! Hands Down. Thanks for the in depth and detailed review.

@DvlFIG 4 года назад

This video is EXACTLY what I wanted to see. Thank you!

@Shill_assassin 2 года назад

great review. I like my suunto core better than garmin and others because of its reliability and longer battery life than the smart watches.

@FireTac2 9 лет назад

Most helpful tutorial on this watch ever

@malinamooz6095 3 года назад

One of the most useful guide video on RU-vid... 👍👍👍

@rafaelcontreras2767 5 лет назад

Champion instructions. The definitive instructions for sure.# 1 clear, Concise.Excellent !

@adamg8365 9 лет назад

Thanks for the great step by step review and setup. Been looking at this watch for a while now trying to decide of this will work. After watching your video I know.

@sgtg4600 8 лет назад

Great, easy to follow video. Made setting up my Suunto a doddle. Cheers man.......

@MrMiket58 8 лет назад

just got this watch watched your vid about 8 times to set all the watch.

@groblje1 6 лет назад

This is the best explanations of the Suunto Core. Thank you

@Marty48034 6 лет назад

Great, detailed info. Thank you. I especially appreciate the tips late in the video to find where the set-up info is on the web. Thanks!

@cmoore9017 5 лет назад

Very good, and informative tutorial.

@billcoverdronelab 3 года назад

Good video, but at first did not work for me. Had to look up what is called "declination." This allowed me to set it correctly.

@deplorabledave1048 3 года назад

I am 64. I just got this.$109, new on Amazon. Got tired of having to press my smart watch for time. I found out how to jack up the contrast to 15. Very much better. No artifacts. Perfect. At contrast level 7 my numbers are almost invisible! My problem is the horrifically reflective crystal. going to try a few screen protectors. One said that helped with the terrible reelection.

@chicagomike6666 2 года назад

Best Sunnto review on youtube...very helpful!

@hhill5489 4 года назад

You can fix the angle of visibility issue by changing your contrast. I can see mine from almost any angle.

@minniusmannius9165 4 года назад

Got the core not the blackfor cheap today. Thanks for the video. Great information and reference .👍🍻

@azuredefiantx 7 лет назад

Just got mine today. Thank you for this awesome video. Best review and tutorial video on the internet!!

@Mrdibzahab 4 года назад

Is there a more convenient way to set your current altitude (e.g. as shown on a road sign), without going into that clumsy menu? On my old Suunto Vector, that task is much easier, which much less button presses. When hiking in the Alps, I set my reference altitude 10 times a day sometimes...

@tsten71 7 лет назад

best info video i have ever watched for any product i have ever looked for. thank you very much for this!

@kynkay3103 6 лет назад

Thanks for the AWSOME video !!! You did an excellent job going over the features/setup.

@johnnyramirez9082 Год назад

Great content and video thank you just set up my watch today with this video

@JesseVanderhoff 9 лет назад

Super helpful video. Thank you for all the tips and small pointers on the watch.

@mrNcredible9698 7 лет назад

Thank you for doing this video. I know I'm late but I learned more from this video then any of the others. Much appreciated

@GlennShaffstall 7 лет назад

Great review. Helped a lot as reading the instructions is the last thing I do...lol. Interestingly with your elevation and general location you must be local to me. Thanks again.

@Narsmoke 8 лет назад

Great video! Thank you for the information, certainly beats watching 10 different videos to gain information. Bravo

@checkbox1234 7 лет назад

Thank you for taking the time out to put this out there very well done .

@alexcarmona700 9 лет назад

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to do it. It really helpled alot. Best Suunto Core video out there.

@michaellatulippe2163 5 лет назад

This How to is super informative (concur with Grahame Cox) love the functionality of this watch!!

@rostamr4096 5 лет назад

That was the best video on how to set up my watch. Thanks

@basilbcf 5 лет назад

Suunto should pay you for this! Excellent tutorial. Thank you thank you thank you!

@conned 9 месяцев назад

Very nice watch, but deal breaker is the contrast

@Gilacqua 7 лет назад

Grandissima recensione! Complimenti! Per la prima volta riesco a capire e settore le varie funzioni del mio orologio :)

@AECVDHC 9 лет назад

One of the best Review and Information Video I've ever seen! Really great job, mate!

@mandelagindo 3 года назад

Thank you! Really helped me set up my watch!

@BobSmith-gj4bo 6 лет назад

Excellent tutorial. Thanks so much for posting.

@emraharas 3 года назад

Thank you so much! This is what I was looking for.

@anicetopontillas8121 2 года назад

Would be nice if you can change to color of fonts/numbers of the watch. I have neon green on my smart phone for the clock for easy reading.

@ThatRandomAstronaut 2 года назад

Thank you very much for this Video. Still relevant and extremely helpful!!!!

@Wuei108 8 лет назад

Thank you so much. I do not love watches that are not showing the time easy. I want it and i want a whit one.

@alfa803 8 месяцев назад

Welcome. My question is, what do you mean by "Warning, this deletes the logs" What are logs, what exactly do you delete?

@MarkLee-mi8of 4 года назад

Can't use the compass. It just keep on saying "keep level" what does it mean?

@drewo194 7 лет назад

Great video! explained everything very thoroughly and accurately! Very helpful!

@RodrigoOliveira-gx8fp 3 года назад

Nice and very easy to understand video! Thank you very mucho for it! Really great!

@basilbcf 5 лет назад

Denzel Washington wears this watch in the movie "The Enforcer". However, in that movie the stop watch function appears to work using the larger numerals which I suspect they used CGI to make happen. Would be cool if you could actually swap the displays so the stop watch numbers could be in the larger display.

@BugzBen 5 лет назад

Did you mean The Equalizer ?

@joeframo3347 3 года назад

Price describe to your channel thank you for sharing this watch very nice and you did a great job thank you so much 👍💖🖐️😎

@andyandycapt7947 5 лет назад

Great vid.thanks for your time.i had mine goingwhich I essentially wanted for baro. Readings. I have terrible arthritis R/A and O/A. But I thought I had it all functioning until your vid. Is the declination really nessasary for the compass? I s t mine up with just the calibration turning around flat and I didn’t know it would lock course. Well happy Easter if it’s your thing. It is mine so I gotta go. Will watch a couple more times.

@GUINNESSNOC 9 лет назад

Great vid, VERY informative and easy to follow. Thanks!

@kisauer 5 лет назад

Great Video. Best tutorial I have found on this watch.

@snosibepeters8537 6 лет назад

The positive comments must be all from suunto salesmen! This watch is so complicated, the online tutorials are useless ..... I'm going back to my i-watch!