Suunto’s watches are top-notch outdoor equipment, having pioneered the whole “wrist-top” computer thing with watches that have digital compass, barometer, altimeter, and most recently, GPS functions. Being designed for outdoor use, most of their watches aren’t always that good looking. But when it comes to sailing and golfing, apparently style is a little more important, so Suunto is putting out at least two new models in January – the M3 and G6. Both get a slicker look closer to the Observer model, and some updated features like USB interface (for the G6 Pro model). Each has features specific to the sport: for instance, the G6 golf watch keeps track of the locations and distances to the holes, and keeps track of your strokes as well. The M3 has multiple race timers so you don’t have to bother to keep time while you’re trimming the jibbits or furling the hibbits and whatnot. If you can afford the green fees or you race sailboats, you won’t likely blink at the estimated US$300 pricetags.
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