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Suunto's 90th Anniversary Vertical 2 Is a Bold Yellow Throwback to Its Legendary 1998 Vector Watch

· By Endurance Wire

Unlike most other smartwatch brands, Suunto actually pre-dates the category… like, by a lot. Founded in 1936, the Finnish outfit actually began as a compass maker , becoming a favorite among artillery officers and professionals, especially during World War II, when it supplied the troops with its M/40 sighting compass. In the ’60s, Suunto continued its innovation, developing what is largely considered the first dedicated diving compass. But it was in 1998 when the brand dropped its first-ever sports watch, the Vector, which is also the world’s first ABC (Altimeter, Barometer, Compass) outdoor watch for mountaineers.

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