Explore. Inform. Conquer. Featuring sporty style and a durable design, the Atomic Pathfinder is much more than a watch, it's an advanced tool for use in the great outdoors. This Amazon Exclusive is equipped with many high-tech sensors to help you observe nature and monitor its continuous changes.
Atomic Timekeeping for Superb AccuracyThe Pathfinder provides micro-second accuracy with multi-band atomic timekeeping that picks up a time calibration signal from anywhere in the world and updates the watch's settings automatically. The Pathfinder features five daily alarms, a countdown timer, and an hourly time signal. The world time function includes 29 time zones (30 cities), a city code display, and a daylight saving on/off function. The automatic calendar is pre-programmed to the year 2099.
Tough Solar Power Eliminates Need for a Battery
You'll never have to worry about changing the battery thanks to the Pathfinder's Tough Solar technology. The battery is automatically charged by light, both indoor and outdoor. The Pathfinder has a solar cell and a special rechargeable, secondary battery that is charged by the electrical power produced by the solar cell. The watch will perform for five months on a single full charge.
Automatic Electro-Luminescent Display for Easy Viewing
The watch's read-outs can be viewed in any light, thanks to the Pathfinder's automatic, EL (electro-luminescent), adjustable backlit digital display with afterglow. Two high-intensity LEDs make the face exceptionally bright, and an auto light means that when you tilt the Pathfinder toward your face, the LEDs automatically light up for nighttime viewing.
Barometer, Altimeter, and Thermometer Readings
With the Pathfinder's barometer, you can predict changing weather patterns as they occur around you. The barometer takes readings every two hours and stores them automatically, graphically displaying the barometric pressure from the past 26 hours. The display ranges from 260 to 1,100 hPa (7.65 to 32.45 inHg) with changeovers from hPa to inHg.
The watch's altimeter can help you gauge the time you'll need to reach the summit. The altimeter checks and displays the altitude every two minutes and stores readings with the temperature every 15 minutes. The graphing function positions you with respect to your target altitude, while an alarm alerts you as you approach your mark. You can record up to 40 sets of data with each record, displaying the month, date, and time. The altimeter's measuring range is from -700 to 10,000 meters (-2,300 to 32,800 feet).
The Pathfinder also features a built-in thermometer that displays and checks the temperature every five minutes. The display can be converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit and measures temperatures from -10 to 60 degrees C (14 to 140 degrees F). So whether you're hiking through the Grand Canyon or snowshoeing in the Rockies, the Pathfinder has you covered.
Sporty, Durable Design
This sports watch is durably designed with a stainless steel case, round black resin bezel, durable mineral crystal, and black resin band with a secure buckle clasp. Buttons flank the bezel and allow easy access to the watch's sensors. Yellow and white concentric stick indexes on the watch bezel indicate barometric pressure, receiving capability, battery power, and more. The black dial changes with each mode and provides easy-to-read recordings, including graphs and tables. This timepiece is powered by Japanese-quartz movement and is water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M).
Technical Details
- Amazon.com Exclusive- Digital Compass, Altimeter,Barometer,Thermometer,5 daily alarms , Countdown Timer, World Time
- Quality Japanese-Quartz movement; countdown Alarm; hourly time signal
- Full Auto EL backlight with Afterglow; black resin strap
- Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)
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2010-09-21By jekuo
I bought this watch in 9/10, and overall, I have been very happy with the product. The finish and quality are top notch, and the all black coloring gives it a no-nonsense military type look. The functions are easy to use, and are also easy to set. The band fits all sizes of wrists, and has a nice no-slip texture. The only criticism I have of the watch is that the reverse display is a little harder to read than a normal one, and could use some more contrast. Reading it at night or in dim light is really difficult without using the light function, but that is pretty much what you would expect with this kind of "dark" background display. On the positive side, the display looks really unique, and the characters are large which helps you see them a little better. I'd buy another without hesitation.
2010-09-21By Kristopher R. Loranger (Chelmsford, MA United States)
Love this watch, extremely useful in everyday office life and in the back woods mountains. Aesthetically pleasing, I get ohs and ahs from co-workers, friends as well as ex-military. I have worn this watch for a month straight and see no flaws in the coating or face.
2010-08-11By R.D Kallies
I spent the better part of 1 month researching all of the watches that fell into my specific requirements. Even at the time of ordering, I still had my doubts as to which model to order. So I took a leap and ordered the 1300Y Pathfinder... First Impression, it was a little smaller than I had guessed or thought from the pictures, fine by me as I was worried it would be a little big. Turns out, it was light, comfortable, and didn't feel like an anchor on my wrist. Next was set up and performance and it has performed flawlessly.. I have read every review I could find on all of the watches and this negatives on this one were the least critical in my opinion (not that I denounce any of the other users comments). The worst part of the setup was having to reference backwards and forwards in the manual but that can be eliminated by memorizing what buttons on the watch are A, B, C,D, and E..
The reports that the bezel loses color is not important to me since I bought this watch for tactical and recreational purposes. It is an everyday watch and I think that if you use a product, no matter how incredible it is, it will get the normal wear and tear look. If you want a dress watch, there is a whole section of watches for you to choose from. I own several all black watches and all of them show wear of color in one place or another.
The gadgets on the watch are surprisingly accurate but not without flaws, it is still a watch and it keeps time perfectly. If you intend on buying this watch to save your life lost in the woods after a plane crash, please carry a GPS in you pack and a standard old style compass,,, That is not what any of these watches are designed for. But, if you are planning on using it for recreation around your local State Park or in the urban jungle, it will work great to get you headed in the right direction. The barometer is a great function as it shows basic trends of weather to come, even if it is off a few Hg in. It still shows on the great little graph that the pressure is falling or rising and you need to take action. It is a barometer worn on your wrist and your body can alter the reading, not to mention altitude of your location.
The altimeter was only 4 ft off from what my GPS in my vehicle stated right out of the box. Good enough for me since I don't ever intend these readings to save my life... I took this watch up in a small aircraft and the Altimeter stayed within 20 ft +/- of the aircraft's static gauges.. There was a little time delay in climbing and descending but on level flight, it was pretty damn close.
I would recommend this watch to anyone and I have actually ordered a second on for the Mrs.. It is a versatile watch, good looks, functional gadgets, and would be great for anyone in an active lifestyle. If you are worried about the bezel rubbing off (which mine hasn't at all in hard use), or the sensory gauges being off a click or two, or what your friends will say when you show up to dinner in it, you shouldn't be looking at watches, the lingerie section is just a few pages over :-) It is an awesome WATCH with some really cool gadgets to suit an active lifestyle... Hope this helps...
2010-07-25By David J. Paola (San Francisco, CA)
I bought this watch because I wanted two things: Atomic timekeeping and solar power. Both work wonderfully.
Additionally, the bi-hourly barometric reading has been more handy than I'd anticipated. I can see, without leaving the comfort of my bed, whether or not it's going to be a nice day by looking at my wristwatch. How awesome is that?
I've used the compass on several occasions while lost in the city (San Francisco). It works as you'd expect a compass to work.
The thermometer is always a bit high, which I suspect is due to it being pressed against my skin. Not sure how one would solve this problem, but I rarely use the thermometer and altimeter anyway. Perhaps if I were to go camping or hiking somewhere like Yosemite, it could be useful. We'll see.
Overall: This is an extremely useful watch. The alarms ring for 10 seconds, which is enough to wake me up. I only take the watch off to shower. It's size is perfect, and the face is huge and totally readable. I'd recommend this watch to anyone who wants a good, no-hassle atomic/solar watch.
2010-07-07By Anonymous
Purchased this watch back in October 2009. Here's my observations as of July 2010:
+ Light weight
+ Low-profile
+ Sharp looking
+ Good functions
- Very hard to read in daylight.
- Black bezel ring chips/scratches too easily. Don't recommend purchasing this watch if you are operating in rough/tough terrain or workplace and are the type to worry about the potential for scratching it.
