GPS Watches
GPS Watches
Technology has contributed a lot and is still contributing much to make our lives simple. It has eased communication to such an extent that we can be mobile and still stay in touch with each other. It is not only communication that is eased but a lot of other things which are more suitable to the changing needs of the fast paced individuals. One such change is in the way one used to find the directions. Gone are the days when maps and compass were used to find directions. Although such techniques were useful but not accurate as the new age GPS system, which is the most accurate way of finding directions using a digital map. GPS or the Global Positioning System works with the help of satellites orbiting the earth and allows you to use it in many applications other than finding directions.
Although GPS is used with many applications, it has found an all new dimension when used with the wrist watch. Yes! A GPS device included in your wristwatch is not a dream but reality. With the wide use of GPS technology many tech savvy companies have tried and developed a wrist watch which is equipped with GPS. Now there are many companies which offer you a wrist watch with GPS technology. The GPS wrist watches are meant for sportspersons and adventure buffs who want to spend more time in the open. This GPS watch is an expert navigator which can keep anyone on track in the mountains, forests, rivers or lakes without getting lost.
The GPS wrist watches are more or less like wrist computers and do have more than one set of functions. The only thing which you need to understand in the GPS wrist watches is the limited size of the screen and restricted number of keys mean which means that the device must have different modes for displaying sufficient information on each topic on the screen. The downside of such small screen is that you have to change modes al lot during complex operations. For example, if you want to access GPS and you happen to have the altitude mode on, you have to apply a fairly long sequence of keystrokes to go through the menu system. Some of the GPS watches do have as many as five different modes, which are time, altimeter/barometer, compass, GPS navigation and activity mode for measuring speed and distance.
The GPS watches are quite essential if you are planning an outdoor adventure. They are best to guide you to the location which you want to reach. They are also beneficial for trekking and mountaineering with the altimeter feature which keeps you updated on the height. Some of the latest GPS watches also have an Activity mode, which shows you the speed, distance traveled, time from start and other values. Your trail is recorded in the device memory and this information can later be used for the Track Back function, or viewing the route at home via a PC.
About the Author
Looking for more information on GPS Watches check out www.gps-watches.net your guide to GPS Watches.
Suunto Elementum Terra Watch Review
|
|
CASIO G-SHOCK X-Large Series Purple Watch GD-100SC-6 100% Authentic $113.99 |
|
|
AMAZING SUUNTO COMPUTER WATCH $86.94 |
|
|
Citizen BY0006-50E Eco-Drive Chronograph Mens Watch (New) $350.00 |
|
|
Technomarine Diamond Large Round Designer Watch Alligator Strap Stainless Steele $1,000.00 |
|
|
Oregon Scientific ATP108A Outbreaker Pl Altimeter WATCH $49.95 |
|
|
Casio PAW1100T-7V Pathfinder Altimeter Barometer Solar Atomic TITANIUM watch $219.99 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock Limited Edition Black Dial Men’s Watch – GA110GB-1A $168.99 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock 8900 X-Large Solar White GR-8900A-7 Watch $139.99 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock DW6900CB-1 Gold & Black Resin Mens Watch $80.00 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock Green Mudman Digital Sports Watch G9000-3V $100.00 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock Men’s G7900A-7 Rescue White Digital Sport Watch $93.00 |
|
|
Timex T2N727 Men’s Intelligent Quartz Stainless Steel Barometric Altimeter Watch $169.95 |
|
|
NEW CASIO G-SHOCK GLX6900-7 WHITE G LIDE TIDE LIMITED WATCH $80.00 |
|
|
New CASIO Men’s Luxury Sport Watch. W-212H (Stainless Steel) L@@K $24.00 |
|
|
Timex T2N728 Men’s Intelligent Quartz Leather Strap Barometric Altimeter Watch $149.95 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock Men’s Twin Sensor Mens Watch GDF100-1A $94.99 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock Men’s G2900F-1V G-Shock Classic 10-Year Battery Watch $80.00 |
|
|
Casio ProTrek PathFinder PRW2500-1 Solar Atomic Watch New In Box $232.50 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock X-Large GA120-7A Series Watch $120.00 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock X-Large GA120-1A Series Watch $114.99 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock Men’s All White Watch G300LV-7A $120.00 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G8900A-7 All White World Time Grayish Dial Men’s Watch $90.00 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-6900-1DR All Black Solar Digital Watch $87.99 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock Classic Limited Edition Watch Black DW6900NB-1 $85.00 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-shock Grey DW6900FS-8 G-Shock Tough Culture Watch $80.00 |
|
|
Casio G-Shock Men’s DW6900CB-4 Chronograph Red Band Black Dial Watch $80.00 |
|
|
Brand New Casio DW6900SN-7 All White Digital Watch $80.00 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock Analog Digital Black Dial Men’s Watch – GA200-1A $115.00 |
|
|
Highgear Summit Altitech Watch/Altimeter/etc. $70.00 |
|
|
Brand New Casio G-Shock Riseman Altimeter/Barometer/Thermometer Black Dial Men’s $265.00 |
|
|
Casio Men’s Watch PAG80T-7 $300.00 Low-temperature resistant, Digital compass, Altimeter, Barometer, Regular timekeeping: Hour, minutes, seconds, pm, month, date, day, Accuracy: Plus or minus15 seconds per month Thermometer, Duplex LC display, World time, daylight saving on/off, 1/100-second stopwatc… |
|
|
Midi Dix à 2790 M – 18W x 9H – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $30.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
|
|
Timex Expedition E-Instruments Altimeter Watch – Black One Size $100.00 The Timex(r) Expedition(r) E-Instruments altimeter watch keeps you updated on your surroundings with a barometer and temperature readout along for regular watch and chronograph functions. The altimeter tracks your current, highest and accumulated altitude…. |
|
|
Brand NEW Suunto Core Light Black Wristop Watch Altimeter Barometer Compass Essential equipment for the vertically inclined, The Suunto Core is the professional benchmark for ABC wristops. You look up and see stars. But your Suunto Core sees an approaching squall. And it tells you with the Storm Alarm – one of several intelligent features that can help you make consistently good decisions. Building on the success of the venerable Suunto Vector, the Suunto Core keeps you i… |
|
|
Timex IronMan Road Trainer $109.95 Timex IronMan Road Trainer features target zones, average heart rate, recovery timer, max zone calculation, digital transmission and an owner replaceable battery INDIGLO night-li… |
|
|
Timex Ironman Global Trainer With GPS Watch – Speed + Distance with Flex Tech Digital 2.4 Heart Rate Sensor If your friends ask you what that thing is on your wrist, you may not be able to remember the entire name of your Timex Ironman Global Trainer With GPS Watch – Speed + Distance with Flex Tech Digital 2.4 Heart Rate Sensor. But with its built-in memory and GPS-enabled data, this tech-loaded wrist-top computer will definitely remember every single detail of your last 20 workouts.Product FeaturesHous… |
|
|
GSI Super Quality All-In-One Outdoor Exercise Data Wrist Watch – Measures Speed, Steps, Distance, Altitude, Temperature And Barometer – Alarm, Chronograph And Stopwatch Functions – For Walking, Running, Jogging And All Outdoor Activities $59.99 Multi Function New Exercise Watch from GSI – For All Forms Of Indoor-Outdoor Activities. Keeping Data Has Become an Integral Part Of Training and Sports Exercising, and the GPDD64ALTI was designed with all functions and features you can possible want. Easy, User-Friendly and Affordable, it is a great alternative to other pricier Models Out There!… |
|
|
Suunto Vector Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Thermometer $219.00 Suunto Vector is truly an instrument that you cannot leave home when planning any kind of outdoor activity. Hiking, climbing, off piste skiing all share one common feature in order to practice them safely, you need accurate, real-time information about the surroundings. And this is where Suunto Vector, a versatile device that it is, delivers.Regardless whether you are climbing mountains, riding a … |
|
|
Highgear AltiTech Computer Watch with Altimeter, Compass, and Thermometer (BLACK) $110.99 Highgear AltiTech Altimeter with handy “clip and flip” design! Just clip it on and flip it up to get all the vitals on your environment! The AltiTech is SO MUCH MORE than just an altimeter… it also includes a barometer, thermometer, compass, watch and a chrono with 1 / 100 second resolution to keep you on track! Everything you need to stay in tune with your surroundings and your training is disp… |
|
|
Suunto X6HR Heart Rate Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass $449.00 Suunto X6HR provides you with tools for analyzing and improving your performance in your favorite endurance sport, as well as information enabling safe decisions in the wilderness. Suunto X6HR is a combined heart rate monitor and altimeter that comes with the new Suunto transmitter belt. It is a perfect tool for endurance athletes who want to improve their training. Measuring and analyzing the sur… |
|
|
Ultrak 590 Altimeter Stopwatch $110 The Ultrak 590 altimeter watch with compass has current and sea level pressure, an altimeter with 24 hour memory, a barometer with 4 day memory, countdown timer, stopwatch, backlight and more. |
|
|
Adventure Watch with Barometer / Compass / Altimeter / Chronometer $123 Barometer / Compass / Altimeter / 100-lap Chronometer. 45 mm wide. |
|
|
Fila Men’s FA0450-02 Digital Altimeter Sherpa Watch $240 Altimeter, barometer, electronic compass, temperature Weather forecast, chronograph 1/1 second, 2 daily alarm Dual time, LCD display, PC case, double injection PU strap Altimeter data memory, lap memory, stainless steel buckle Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M) |
|
|
Fila Men’s FA0450-01 Digital Altimeter Sherpa Watch $240 Altimeter, barometer, electronic compass, temperature Weather forecast, chronograph 1/1 second, 2 daily alarm Dual time, LCD display, PC case, double injection PU strap Altimeter data memory, lap memory, stainless steel buckle Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M) |
|
|
Casio Twin Sensor Watch. This watch has twin sensor capability Altimeter/Barometer and Thermometer. It also is low temperatu… $49.46 Casio Twin Sensor Watch. This watch has twin sensor capability Altimeter/Barometer and Thermometer. It also is low temperatu… |
|
|
La Crosse Digital Altimeter Watch with Compass $89.49 La Crosse Digital Altimeter Watch with Compass The La Crosse Digital Altimeter Watch with Compass has everything you could need in a watch. It’s the ultimate outdoor watch with features such as altimeter, barometer, chronograph and compass mode. This watch also displays the current temperature and has many more great features. All Features: . Altimeter Mode . 23-hr Altitude History Graph with X & Y Axis View . 4-Adjustment Methods: Zero Altitude, Absolute Altitude, Sealevel Pressure, and Factory Default . Barometer Mode . 23-hr Pressure History Graph with X & Y Axis View . History Recall . Calibration . Compass Mode . 16 Compass Directions (0° to 359°, digital) . 16 Bearing Directions (1 to 60 pointers, graphical) . Digital Bearing Reading Lock . Digital Backward Bearing . Chronograph Mode . 100 Lap Memory . Recall Lap History and Total Time . Current Temperature Display . Current Time Mode . Forcast Icon Display . Current Time (hour, minute, second) . 12 or 24 Hour Time Display . Calendar (month, date) . Hourly Chime . 2 Daily Alarms . Dual Time Mode . Countdown Timer with Quick Set Values . Water Resistant Case: Up to 30 feet . EL Backlight . Low battery indicator Specifications: . Altimeter Range: -2306 feet to 30,065 feet . Barometer Range: 8.85inHg to 32.48inHg . 5 Weather Forcast Icons . Compass Range: . 0° to 359° (digital) . 1 to 60 pointers (graphical) . Chronograph Range: . 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59.99 seconds . 100 Lap History . Recall Lap History and Total Time . Timer Range: . 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59.99 seconds . Countdown Mode with Quick Set Values: 3, 5, 10, 15, and 45 minutes . Timer sounds for 30 seconds when count reaches zero . Thermometer Range: 14.0°F to 140.0°F (-10.0°C to 60.0°C) . Water Resistant Case: Up to 30 Feet . EL Backlight . Watch Power Source: Single 3V lithium battery (CR2032) |
|
|
Highgear 20101 Axio™ Mini Altimeter Watch – White $119.99 The new Axio mini is designed for women. Even smaller and lighter than the Axio, the Axio mini refuses to sacrifice functionality for size. In addition to its Swiss made altimeter sensor, the Axio mini features a barometer, thermometer, chronograph and an |
|
|
Highgear 20100 Axio™ Mini Altimeter Watch – Black $119.99 The new Axio mini is designed for women. Even smaller and lighter than the Axio, the Axio mini refuses to sacrifice functionality for size. In addition to its Swiss made altimeter sensor, the Axio mini features a barometer, thermometer, chronograph and an |
|
|
Ultrak 590 Altimeter Sport Watch with Compass $112.9 Altimeter with 24 hour memoryBarometer with four day memoryDifference measurement of altimeter and barometerCurrent & Sea level pressureLogbook & logbook historyCompassTemperature, user can select either Fahrenheit or CelsiusStopwatchCountdown timerTime, date and alarmElectroluminescent backlight displayWater resistantLithium battery; low battery indicator |
|
|
Timex Men’s T2N728DH Intelligent Quartz Altimeter Silver Case and Bracelet Watch $200 Advanced 6-hand movement IQ altimeter Altimeter range from -400 to 25000 feet Minimum and maximum altitude recall feature; INDIGLO night-light Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M) |
|
|
St. Moritz Men’s VS-1 Altimeter Watch $254.95 The new VS-1 Altimeter is the multi-function outdoor watch that does it all. The solid 316L stainless steel case offers an unusually slim profile and is water-resistant to a depth of 50M/165FT.The big, bright LCD display lets you intuitively select from multiple modes, quickly and easily. The VS-1 offers all the features you need, amazing accuracy and reliability at a price that will really surprise you. |
|
|
Suunto SS012197310 X-Lander Altimeter Sports Watch – Black $299 Suunto X-Lander is an accurate altimeter, a complete barometer, a precise electronic compass and a multi-functional sports watch in a one elegant package. In spite of the abundance of features, it is extremely user-friendly and has easy-to-use logic, a la |
|
|
Suunto SS012926110 X-Lander Altimeter Sports Watch – Military Black $350 Suunto X-Lander is an accurate altimeter, a complete barometer, a precise electronic compass and a multi-functional sports watch in a one elegant package. In spite of the abundance of features, it is extremely user-friendly and has easy-to-use logic, a la |
|
|
Pyle Audio Skiing Digital Watch With Clock, Ski Mode, Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, Tide, Thermometer, Timer PSKI2 $50.76 Pyle Audio Skiing Digital Watch With Clock, Ski Mode, Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, Tide, Thermometer, Timer PSKI2 |
|
|
Pyle Audio Handheld Digital Fishing/Hunting Watch With Tide, Altimeter, Barometer, Thermometer, Hygrometer PFSH2 $47.09 Pyle Audio Handheld Digital Fishing/Hunting Watch With Tide, Altimeter, Barometer, Thermometer, Hygrometer PFSH2 |
|
|
Altimeter $62.13 An altimeter is an instrument used to measure the altitude of an object above a fixed level. The measurement of altitude is called altimetry, which is related to the term bathymetry, the measurement of depth underwater. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 72 Publication Date: 2010/04/22 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.01 x 0.17 inches |
|
|
Highgear 20116HG Axio HR Altimeter Watch with Heart Rate Monitor $233.99 Altimeter Barometer Thermometer Heart Rate with chronograph data Time/day/date display 2 daily alarms Mineral glass lens EL Backlight User replaceable battery |
|
|
Momentum Men’s 1M-SP44B1 Digital Altimeter VP-1 Black Polyurethane Watch $120 This Altimeter watch from Momentum is the multi-function outdoor watch that does it all, offering amazing accuracy and reliability for a surprisingly affordable price. The durable plastic case offers an unusually slim profile, and the big, bright, durable plastic LCD digital display allows intuitive selection from multiple modes quickly and easily, including an altimeter, a thermometer, and a day calendar. A sturdy rubber wristband offers comfort and security perfect for extended outdoor use. The watch is water-resistant to a depth of 99 feet.. Summary of Features • Movement: Quartz Digital • Case and dial: ø 43 mm• Barometer• Altimeter (Meters or Feet) w/ recall• Chronograph• AM/PM or 24HR Time display• Dual Alarms• Dual Time Zones• Temperature (°C or °F)• EDL Backlit• Water resistant: 30 meters |
|
|
Timex Men’s T2N727DH Intelligent Quartz Silver Case Brown Leather Strap E-Altimeter Watch $225 Advanced 6-hand movement IQ altimeter Altimeter range from -400 to 25000 feet Minimum and maximum altitude recall feature; INDIGLO night-light Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M) |
|
|
Timex Men’s T2N729DH Intelligent Quartz Altimeter Black Case and Resin Strap Watch $200 Advanced 6-hand movement IQ altimeter Altimeter range from -400 to 25000 feet Minimum and maximum altitude recall feature; INDIGLO night-light Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M) |
|
|
Timex Men’s T2N730DH Intelligent Quartz Altimeter Black Case Yellow Resin Strap Watch $200 Advanced 6-hand movement IQ altimeter Altimeter range from -400 to 25000 feet Minimum and maximum altitude recall feature; INDIGLO night-light Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M) |