The second problem is that one must send the watch in to HQ for battery replacement, forcing you to be without for some time while the instrument is "in the shop. The folks at Avocet say that the new version of the Vertech squeezes closer to four years of life from the battery. They also mention that - although inconvenient - the battery replacement usually takes no more than a day, at which time they also give the entire unit a going-over.
Calibration to a known altitude or barometric pressure is easily accomplished, as is resetting the other functions. You can even calibrate the thermometer if you want - as it typically runs high when the instrument is on your wrist. Overall, the watch performed beautifully while put it through its paces on Mammoth's snow and the Grand Canyon's uphill torture test.
The Avocet is smaller and lighter than most comparable watches, and the function and option buttons are easy to manipulate, even with gloves on. The stretch band is great for various sports, and the display numbers are easy to read. We would, however, like to see the addition of a light, for those early morning hikes and pre-dawn wake-up calls.
A weak battery can cause the altitude display to range over hundreds or thousands of feet within a short period.
Also, the altimeter, thermometer, or barometer may be abnormally high or low. Batteries last about 24 months on units manufactured before The serial number on the back of the Vertech is keyed to the manufacture date. You should send your Vertech to the Avocet Service Center for battery replacement. We do not recommend that you replace a Vertech battery yourself or have a jeweler do it for you. After two years use, the Vertech is ready for factory service that will ensure its precision.
If the Avocet Service Center finds that the Vertech needs service other than battery replacement, they will notify you. Also included is a system analysis and a test for water resistance that ensures the integrity of all five o-ring seals in the instrument to a depth of ten feet. If the instrument fails the leak test, a new case will be required. Mo v e to diff er ent functions within a displa y with the Function But-.
Adjust blinking displa ys with the Option Button. Reset blinking. The altitude digits will blink. Adjust with the Op-. Pr ess the Adjust Button to exit. Time function. Pr ess the Function Button to g o fr om altitude adjust. Press function and Option Buttons inward, not downward.
Adjust the Clock hour with the Option Button. Pr ess the.
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