Hey SummitPost,

I'm thinking about getting an ABC watch around the 200-400 dollar range and was wondering if anyone can offer any feedback or advice on any models.

Alpenglow

Suunto

I can second suunto watches.

I have nothing against Suunto (I use a Suunto dive computer), but you might want to also look at the Casio PRW 2500. In addition to the usual ABC functions, it also displays the phases of the moon, and if you are near the ocean, it shows the tides. Once a day, it connects to the atomic clock in Ft. Collins CO (or 5 other locations world wide), so you never have to set it, and it is solar charged which means that you never have to replace the battery. I got mine at REI for $250 and have been quite happy with it.

Thank you yetibreath!

Guys above any particular Suunto model? I've read that the battery doesn't last very long.

Suuntos "ambit" watch has an awful battery life so i would recommend the suunto core http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Altimeter ... uunto-Core
Here is a amazing and in depth review of it.