Having multiple functions in a watch is always a big draw. Suunto's aptly named wristtop computers try and cram in as much as possible, while still keeping size down. The Core (featured is the Black Yellow style) has a dot matrix display, temperature gauge, altimeter, barometer, stopwatch, compass, and multiple times and alarm functions. The price for the Core ranges between Rs 14,500 and 29,500, depending on the style-all watch functions remaining the same. That raises two big problems. Firstly, citing the price aloud draws incredulous 'It costs that much?' remarks.

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Secondly, and this is the big one. The top-end metal case and bracelet Core is priced almost the same as Tissot's iconic T- Touch; what I call treading dangerous territory. The few things that go in favor of the Suunto are the EL backlight and the fact that it is a device for the more serious outdoors man as compared to the T-Touch (including built- in memory for storing logs and weather trends). If you're into hiking, mountain biking or parachuting, it's great. Or you can buy it for the immense geek value.