Suunto Core All Black : EPIC FAILURE

[@chriswintersgill1072]

I've used my Core for 5 years and I beat the hell out of it. Still looks great and works perfect. My strap holder snapped while out on a search and rescue task and Suunto replaced the strap free of charge after 5 years. Love it.

[@leewilliams9904]

Yep up until my recent issue the only thing that stuffed up was the band for the watch band seems a common issue, but now my barometer is nuts all holes are clear and cleaned I've got no reason and I dont understand why I now live on EVEREST

[@davidwatson3035]

"I'm unwilling to go through the hassle of getting this fixed." You got a bad watch. Send it back and get a replacement. Things break, that's life.

[@Shannmeister]

David Watson He does sound like a real moaning minnie. The watch might just be a bad one but it was under warranty at the time and he didn't give Suunto a chance to rectify the problem before slagging off the company which is just lazy. And just for the record I have no connection to the company apart from being an owner of a beaten up secondhand Core All Black and very happy with their customer services.

[@davidh7088]

Western privilege alert!

[@jimmysmithers5526]

You have a office space desk job and you're wearing this watch?😀😂🤣This watch is for the outdoorsman.💪

Middle and backlight buttons stuck after four years of hardcore usage. I dismantle the watch according to instructions of watchuseek, released the buttons but it seems that malfunction of buttons will continue. Then I've decided to see the springs which pops the buttons which looks very soft to me. To replace them with harder springs I bought a gas lighter, tear it apart and located the spring which feeds sparkler wheel with flint. Simply cut the spring and replaced the middle buttons. A little WD40 and middle button works perfectly. Then I decided to modify all the other four buttons with harder spring. Now, my suunto core works better then original.

[@TedMotcheckIII]

I've had mine since 2011 and have used it during 2 deployments, daily pt and numerous field exercises without an issue. looks like you just got bad apple out of the bunch

[@iliasmetalworks]

I have had 2 Suunto All Black fail on me. The first one couldn't hold the time the second one shows 220°c no altimeter. The second lasted about 4 years. The strap is a junk also. Never going back.

[@TheGearTester]

Your experience seems to be the rule rather than the exception.

[@iliasmetalworks]

@@TheGearTester The question is... What's my next watch?

[@oscarmarfori613]

I’ve had mine for more than a year now this issue never happened on my Suunto All Black, so happy about this watch that I’m planning to get the Alpha soon

[@MadCapClips]

Hey guys I just purchased a suunto core from REI CO-OP and the compass is way off I’ve recalibrated it several times and it does not help, I just took it swimming with me at my gym and after that it says low battery and randomly gave me the complete wrong time and is just acting weird...should I change the battery or should I take it back to REI for a replacement?

[@DownRangeReviews]

Had the same watch for since early 2013, also from Amazon and no problems. The barometric pressure sensor does pick up gunfire though! Haha. If you can get a second from the Amazon Seller, I would do it. Although it's not a Rolex, Omega or Hublot... but again, my experience is different. Thanks for you information and videos, brother!

[@prateeksinghal7160]

I was planning to buy one. Came to youtube for final review and landed on this video. I need to rethink

[@midninteranger4315]

And that's why I love casio, the only watch I buy. I heard this is not the only problem I heard the rotation of the bezel ring also malfunction. Great video

[@BeardManAce]

I've had one since 2010 without that issue. Seems like you got a bad one I guess? I've taken mine for 1000's of miles. Had to replace the band and the battery once.

[@TheGearTester]

This is the kind of feedback I'm looking for. I'm very unhappy with my personal experience. However, I want other people who have had more time with specific Suunto watches to share their side of the story.

[@BeardManAce]

I damaged my strap after i accidentally cut it. Saved my hand from a bad cut too. Maybe the earlier models were made differently? More reliable several years ago?

[@aussiedrones755]

Your battery lasted 6 years mike?

[@BeardManAce]

It lasted four years before replacement. The band broke when I accidentally cut my hand and part of the band. Maybe mine was simply an older, more reliable model?

[@Joerenew78]

My batteries only last about 7 months

[@Lame_Duck]

I had the same problem with the buttons. I ve got some dirt on my wrist and this caused the trouble (so much for "the outdoor watch"). By pressing the button and rotating it i managed to solve the problem. But after 7 months the "+" Button got stuck and there was no way to unlock it. I had to send it back to Suunto (to Finland). After 2 weeks i got it back and surprise: They replaced the case and the battery, but they nicked the box and the instruction manuals! But they didnt charge me anything since the watch was still covered by the warranty. So i am disapointed by this so called "Outdoor watch". When i do pushups or Burpees outdoors i cover my wrist with a sportstube/bandana. But the customer service is first class.

[@jacko717]

My Core has been faultless, except for 1 time I dropped it on concrete and like yours, one of the buttons jammed. Suunto fixed it and FedExd it back to me free of charge within a week.

[@leewilliams9904]

I've had this watch since first released, but now it won't hold any alto or barometer information put in and according to my wonderful watch I now live on top of Mt Everest I keep changing it but it keeps changing I had put watch away in storage for 12 months and this is what happened the next time I used it, ps battery was removed and there is no dirt blocking air/pressure holes I've even pulled it apart and cleaned it from top to bottom does any one have any answers???

[@-nobody6272]

Buy a G Shock Rangeman. No problems.

[@maximusdecimus222]

Rangeman owner here, going strong 2 years now, no regrets.

[@jason250873]

The Rangeman is an amazing watch, love mine, it’s a beast on your wrist

[@N0th1nt0c]

I have the Suunto Core and I have experienced the same problem. I have had it for about a year and I have already gone through 1 battery. I have never had a problem with my g-shock watch, I would almost prefer to wear g-shock.

[@rukshanlakshman6036]

I agree with you same problem and the display is horrible it's all dark now which matches the all black 🖤 name accurate contrast goes out of the window as well 😢

[@waktosha7378]

I bought mine for under $100, so I took the gamble! I love mine.

[@acheronlv-4268]

that's why i only buy casio, i have around 10 pieces, wearing them since 1990's, different prices, styles, i have never had a stuck bottom

[@ozyahysrayl9856]

I share your sentiments on this watch i have 2 core black watches because the 1st one I bought for $250 and it did exactly what yours did but after 2yrs... The 2nd one I copped on poshmark almost a year ago for a $100bucks and it's working just fine. Sad thing is I'm wearing it with uncertainty that it'll continue to perform as designed. 🤞🏿

[@stjepanovic84]

did you take it to the store where you bought it???

[@lpnegrini]

Nice video! I was up to purchase one. I'll go to the Casio protrek prw 3000 1a.

[@ryanhawk9184]

It's not just you. I had the same problems with mine. Fixed it myself because I'd rather do that than send it in. I like instant gratification not waiting for them to receive, fix, and send back. If I could go back I wouldn't have gotten it.

[@xensieg]

i have this problem, 2 or 3 taps and works perfectly after that

[@charlesleist1583]

I've had my core for 5 years. 4 straps and 6 batteries later, I've had ZERO issues.

[@johnnydanger1305]

Charles Leist 4 straps in 5 years? Turn your fuckin brain on. That’s an issue

[@no1up]

Have my g shock since 2011... Zero battery change, original strap.. you have a problem.

[@robertatcheson7320]

I bought this model watch for my 40th birthday. First off let me say sunnto make really great products. They are one of the only companies that are licensed to make products for NATO. That being said I've had the exact same problem with my watch. I've had it for over 7 months and have had a few problems with it. Also when I press the back light button to hard it resets the time to some random numbers. It could be just a faulty watch. I did purchase it from an online retailer. And can't find my warranty. It cost me 2000 kronner because I live in Sweden. It's a shame Because it's probably the most expensive watch I've ever bought. No slight on sunnto as a company. Just my own personal experience. Be careful when buying this particular model.

[@TheGearTester]

I'm sorry to hear that you had problems with your watch.

[@arblake50]

My Core has been awesome, no issues at all.

[@henryc2570]

Stop bitching, cry baby.

[@RealEyes24]

The main issues on the watch is on altitude / barometer functions. If air pressure changes drastically, suppose a storm is coming...it will change your altitude as well...this is a problematic issue which made me return the watch.

[@othernamesweretaken1871]

The Casio DW-6900MS1 doesn't offer ABC features but it's got a negative display and a huge window that gathers a ton of light. The backlight offers nice bold illumination that doesn't wreck your night vision like the standard 6900. It's incredibly water resistant. Mine have been pretty deep in long lake and the Pacific many times with zero problems. And just a side note, my last batter lasted 5 years. Hope this helps someone.

[@YearZeroHero]

I was issued two of these, both fail in maintaining battery life/failure. The first also failed while working in -10-degree weather. They are nice looking, but yeah, two failures in a row is bad juju.

[@BigDuke6ixx]

My Suunto Metron bought in 2000 had the same issue. Suunto say just to lubricate with water, so try running it under a tap. Never bought another digital or quartz watch since the Metron. I went with a quality automatic diver in the end and have never had a problem with it. As tools, suuntos are rubbish and customer service is worse than rubbish. Anyway, I hope the water fix works for you.

[@semper5recon]

Ur right, now I'm shifted towards casio protrek prw3000, although is slightly smaller screen

[@riolosaria4230]

I have both suunto core all black ang protrek prw 3000 and i used both of them alternately for at least 4 or 5 years without a problem..and take note,i used both of them carelessly.

[@westpaddy76]

Just send it do Suunto and get a new one without problems. Don´t make so much wind. I had a pixel failure over the whole screen from top to bottom of display. I just got it changed to a new one from my dealer. And it works fine. Within each Series of technical devices there might be one or another failure.

[@davidcollins4227]

I see a few different opinions on here. I totally agree with the OP. He’s had the watch 20 days and this has happened, I had mine 2 days and had the same issue. I’m use to G shocks and Protreks and never had a single issue with buttons in 30 years of owning Casio’s, apart from an odd rise man digital issue that became faded. People who say things break in life and what the hell its under warranty, are just plain ignorant. It’s a 200 dollar plus watch that doesn’t do much and doesn’t do it well. Things I hated with my Core AB , shitty build quality , made in China so that makes sense, buttons are crap, display is terrible and unreadable in most light, 30m WR is very poor (I get 50m on a Casio smart watch lol) feels like a £15 watch from eBay. I gave Suunto a chance and will never buy these crappy watches again. My latest Casio Protrek WSN F20 smart is day and night better, built in Japan, fantastic display, smart features that will blow away the Suunto, I don’t get why people like these shitty watches. Buy a Casio G or protrek and you will be happy. Simple

[@milangacic4043]

What is the problem with riseman I have option to buy new and realy like?

[@davidcollins4227]

Milan Gacic rose an is an excellent watch, let down by the strap lugs which can be weak and break. However , many haven’t reported any issues and have been reliable. If you like it , go for it 😊

[@BarryT83]

I have had one for 5 years and have only replaced the battery every year. You should call Suunto about it.

[@TheGearTester]

Thanks for the info. I already returned the watch.

[@carloscisneros737]

+TheGearTester can u send me the link to fix it

[@Lawful_Rebel]

I don't own one, so I'm just going by mere observation. However, it doesn't appear to offer anything over the G-shock Rangeman, but the Suunto seems far more brittle.

[@meraioan]

Hello dude, the persons from suunto are the best, in 2 weeks they send me back and it is ok now.

[@denizbaklac9493]

I have the same watch with the same problem after using less than 1 year. I sent it to Suunto customer care to have it serviced. And had the same problem again in two weeks. And for those who say this mate is just moaning: if you just make a quick search "Suunto Core button problem" you are going to see that it is a very common problem. Soonto? Again? I do not think so.

[@mirekkowalski2284]

What is wrong with you people.This is not a watch! This is altimeter with function of a watch. Why are you buying it if you don't even climb? It's the 5th review on YT of this product I've been watching and none of the reviewers focus on the main options this "watch" has to offer.

[@carl6405]

Biggest problem with these watches is the button's sticking. I have a feeling they all have or will have this problem. I have this watch too, and had to send it off to get repaired. After 3 months and many phone calls later, they replaced the watch with a new one. I may just sell it and buy a comparative Casio. When I got my new watch back, I looked on the back of the watch and see that these are no longer made in Finland, but are now made in China, "designed" in Finland. Great looking watch and features, but poor interior build quality.

[@pow420skier]

I've had my core for 3 years, no issues. Broken strap which sucks but overall great watch

[@Splash111]

Protrek. Solar. Atomic. worry free for many ...many years....with all of the same features plus more. No battery change....ALWAYS accurate.

[@colinveacock5408]

You've just got a bad one. I've had one for five years, never left my wrist accept when I needed a new strap.

[@lauricivester8158]

if the watch is in lock mode the buttons don't work. if you push the bottom right button and hold the lock will come off and your watch should be working fine

[@TheGearTester]

You are correct about the lock mode. The buttons on my watch actually got stuck. They would not move. I used the lock mode often before the buttons became stuck inside the housing.

[@altexlan415]

my Suunto core compass died n watch beeb so many time, lucky under warranty, they have to send to Finland for repair. later it died at the Himalaya mountain. but come back to life after decent.

[@trevorb7645]

Folks, get yourself a Casio Protrek prw2500 It is far superior..all the functions of the Core plus solar powered..radio controlled..Japanese movement...with classic Casio durability.

[@RodderXP]

What a whiner just return it and stop crying. What could have been said in 2 min took 7.19, we get it.

[@trevorb7645]

Casio PRW2500 Radio controlled..Solar powered..I never have to flick my watch...I never need to fuk with it..and thats the point with a "survival" watch

[@zioncartel]

g shock is the only way!

[@loschdichoffiziell842]

Thanks for this video

[@666whippy]

From india. Using this for 3 yrs.The worst thing i faced with this watch was the elastonomer strap literally disintegrates. as it's not common watch here service sucks . I had no option but to get the Zulu strap from China. Battery lasts about a year. Not face any other issues though

[@Hatrious]

You guys did watch the video right? He did say that this problem is known to happen to others, and there are websites/forums dedicated to fix this problem, and if this problem is that frequent it might be a design defect. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKPEdJuepdOcaMU also, there's this guy that tells us that after 2 years, he has the same problem. Also the colour around the ring, is gone. And that kinda tells us that the overall design and material used are of poor quality for a watch this expensive. I've seen CASIO watches review after 7 years, a ton of them. Didn't see problems with the paint job.

[@omegaseamaster1550]

well thats 4:40 seconds I will not get back....

[@puchy5389]

I have the same watch and was not waterproof

[@13kirsh]

Hey. I was looking for a watch and been saving for months. I definitely won't be buying the Core. Thanks mate!

[@TheGearTester]

You are welcome. I actually really like this watch. I'm really unhappy that it was not durable.

[@13kirsh]

Looks badass but ain't :(

[@RideFaster]

after seeing those internals i will pass on this pile...LOL.... dam 250?!?!

[@ewafford]

Should of Bought it at REI....

[@midninteranger4315]

suunto should be a shame of themselves, I always buy casio I feel they are the absolutely the best I own 4 of them. really go to casio. I just got the gd 400 with bull bars the best...

[@jesusjimenez8316]

Casio rangeman is your solution! GPS,solar,all you need

[@WhyNoLiberty]

I had the same problem, solved by heating up the metal button with a lighter... Then it pops. Problem solved.

[@RideFaster]

lol

[@DominicanRegulator]

Shit happens Mate. Get another Timex.

[@alancallies8677]

Made in China... That's everything I need to know about this watch and to avoid it...

[@AssassinGT]

The early batches were in china but for many years now they're madein Finland... so no. Not really.

[@johnwilliams-dg6qx]

Find me popular electronics that weren't made in china

[@midninteranger4315]

Alan Callies I buy casio for years and it a perfect watch also made in China what's the point

[@dtuchowski]

Everything is made in China lol

[@MistaRunIt]

Tap it lightly on the table it will push the button out!

[@jackieboy4468]

call them bro!

[@DavidJohnson-nn2jc]

Your hands look like you do a lot of sitting...

[@rafaellopez1567]

Este reloj tiene un problema y ese es su correa que no dura nada.

[@Ibonic]

Should of bought a protrek.

[@Frip36]

This dude is angryyyyyyyyyyyy

[@freeridermtb1]

this dude is STUPID

[@sandro_Petrinja]

I had same problem with my suunto...

[@boky_mp3416]

Aleksandar Marković,,, jesi li rijesio problem i kako. Ja imam isti problem i mislim vratit i trazit garanciju ali ne znam hoce li prihvatit. Pozdrav

[@sandro_Petrinja]

Bojan Filipovic To mi se desilo nakon pola godine možda malo više,odnesao na servis uredno su mi priznali garanciju popravili kvar i sad nema problema već dvije godine.

[@boky_mp3416]

Aleksandar Marković zahvaljujem na odgovoru

[@sandro_Petrinja]

Nema frke 😁

[@malperalp]

I had same problem

[@blackops8996]

Garbage watch and company.... gshock all the way

[@OaprendizDeMotoqueiro]

I don't have problems with mine)))

[@JerryT21]

watch sucks big time

[@aristarxosomegas]

get a casio protrek.....

[@jtscustomcutlery317]

😢😢😢...🙄 lol ha!

[@Shearwater6]

Easiest way to fix this watch is to place it on a slab of concrete then get another slab of concrete and smash it to pieces then pretend you weren't stupid enough to buy a toy soldier wannabe watch with jamming buttons and an altimeter and compass that is about as accurate as asking a stranger " hey dude how high do you think we are??"