Description A digital watch, compass and altimeter in one, this offers rugged construction and extremely accurate altitude information.. Functions include digital compass, altitude with accumulative and max. display, weather mode, temperature sensor, data recall and ski-run chronograph. Also features full chronograph and seven alarms (four time alarms, two altitude alarms, one temperature alarm). Nike Electrolite gives you one-touch backlighting. Turtle-shell construction ensures hard and durable protection on the exterior, but feels soft and comfortable against your skin. Scratch-resistant mineral glass crystal, aluminum face shield, and stainless-steel buckle and back plate enhance durability. Pre-curved polyurethane straps offers superior fit. Water-resistant to 100 meters.
Summary: I bought the Nike ACG Ascent Compass Watch (WG56-4000) about nine years ago for about $200, I have never had any serious problems with it. I’ve replaced the battery three times, and the band once after it broke where the pin goes in. The barometer is always accurate, and the altimeter is perfect for my needs, with just a five to ten feet deviation at times. My only reservations are that the compass needs to be calibrated often, and that the thermometer does not work when it is worn on the wrist since it is affected by the body’s temperature. I bought the watch just before a trip to Venezuela, I wanted something that was not so conspicuous, such as the “sun dials” manufactured by some other companies, and this fit the bill perfectly. The alarms are loud enough to wake me up, and it comes with two time functions so one can keep track of different time zones in different international cities. The watch came in a variety of colors, including black, which is perfect for when traveling abroad.
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Summary: This was really a good watch. I was running on the beach in Rio de Janeiro and was robbed. All he got was the watch..I hope the guy's enjoying as much as I did.
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Review Date September 21, 2007
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
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Reviewed by: Karel Dokoupil(Unregistered User)
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Car Camper
Summary: very happy with the watch, ie., WG55-4000, no.133867
Customer Service: Bought that watch in Austria about 5 years ago. Today our puppy has eaten the strap, thus making the watch unuseable. Kindly let me know where to order the the spare one. I haven's seen this watch in the Czech Republic. Thanks. KD
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Summary: great watch, i just lost it in the gym locker room and im pissed.
i had this watch for about 3 years. bought it on whim, didnt do any research into altimeter watches, i just liked the price and the fact that it wasnt the size of an ancient sundial on my wrist. had used it on many many mountaineering trips including two to denali. accurate enough on altitude for general mountaineering use. when i would compare it to my buddies who all had much more expensive altimeter watches, it was always withing 100ft of their readings (of course you have to calibrate it at known elevations), never used the compass. never used any of the other functions. it got very very scratched up climbing due to the face which has no protection from the surrounding plastic, but still worked well. replaced the battery and no problems. now i need to find another one. i wonder if the new models are as good.
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Review Date August 23, 2006
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Jake(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
Summary: The watch seemed like a steal at $50 bucks, so I picked it up. It worked extremely well for what i used it for. It did everything it was supposed to do. My lettering over the buttons is still there, after a year. My only comlaints come now. After replacing the battery the watch went haywire, i can't wear it or else the movement will reset the dern thing.
Customer Service: never needed
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