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Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch

A must-have accessory for every outdoorsman. Keep the time and your orientation in the woods within easy reach, but without a bulky wristwatch that can get caught on your gear or scuffed. The lens magnifies the watch dial, making it easier to read—but also flips out to be a functional magnifying glass. Hands and hour markers glow in the dark. Includes an ultrabright LED for navigating your way around camp or searching for items inside the car or tent. Precision quartz movement. Also works as a compass so you can always find your way home. 3-year battery included. Case diameter 38mm. Imported.
Average Customer Rating:
4.061 out of 5
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5
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Rating Snapshot (33 reviews)
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28 of 33(85%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Review 1 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
2 / 5
2 / 5
Carabiner Watch,
May 2, 2013
By: cc21
"A very useful piece for any trip. Good features: carabiner, compass, small LED light = ecellent idea but too large and heavy to be practical."
Review 2 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
How in the world?,
February 21, 2013
By: SSgtofMarines
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"This will be quick. I left this on my shorts and forgot to take it off before my wife put it in the washing machine AND dryer. This is bananas. The magnifying glass came out, the glass has a bullethole-like piece missing from the center (so you can touch the hands), and the hinge pin that holds the flip out lens is halfway out.
After a full wash and dry cycle, the thing still works! Hands are ticking, and the LED is glowing like it was before.
I don't get it, but I'm guessing this thing will survive your toughest outdoor journeys."
Review 3 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Carabiner Watch,
February 7, 2013
By: Guy10
"This watch is very useful hooked on to an outer garment as it is a nuisance to have to try and get to a wrist watch when you are fully togged up, and its raining! However, I cannot see that the watch is water proof and whilst I have not used it in the rain so far, I would have thought that such a time piece should have some water proofing. Hence have not giving it 5 stars."
Review 4 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Best Purchase Ever,
January 16, 2013
By: saandra
from boise, idaho
"Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch fits the hand, smooth to the touch and performs well. Great for in the truck at night. It's not only well made and functional, it is nice looking."
Review 5 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Husband loves it,
December 30, 2012
By: JRSeatte
from Bellevue, wa
"Sturdy with very readable dial. Actually easier to use than wrist watch which can be damaged when wash hands or pick up items. Husband wears it every day in place of wrist watch. Likes the magnifying glass also."
Review 6 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
This is a cool watch!,
December 30, 2012
By: woodguy52
from Morris County, NJ
"I wanted something for being on the river when I came across this sharp looking item. It works perfectly, is very well made and is just the right size and weight to hang off the vest. Nice item, very highly recommended from a long time customer."
Review 7 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
4 / 5
4 / 5
December 30, 2012
By: Mich69
"Watch is good quality. Very nice looking and easy to use."
Review 8 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
great time piece,
December 30, 2012
By: SallyLou
from KS
"I originally purchased this watch as a gift but when I opened it I decided to keep it for myself. I like the sweep hand, it is easy to read and I particularly like the magnifying glass."
Review 9 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
great watch,
December 29, 2012
By: justinalynn
"My husband was trying to replace a similar watch that was wearing out, and the company had stopped making the one he had. This one is the perfect replacement! It does everything he wanted, Thanks so much!"
Review 10 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
2 / 5
2 / 5
"Help" Response,
December 20, 2012
By: Maineman6460
"The luminosity feature is severely deficient. I have called your customer service unit twice,and been assured twice that Technical Services was aware, and would be returning with a response to my concern. Since I am still waiting, I cannot rate either the product or your responsiveness positively. The only reason I rated at two stars was that the product appears to keep the time."
Review 11 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Christmas Present,
December 19, 2012
By: iomgirl
from IOM
"My Dad wanted a decent watch he could wear on his belt, rather than his wrist. As a keen Orvis fan, I knew he would appreciate this. It is rather heavy but feels solid and well built. Not sure how well the LED light will hold up but the magnifying glass watch face is pretty neat! Be aware, the orange is definitely orange, not copper - the picture is quite a good colour match"
Review 12 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Nice item,
December 13, 2012
By: Bannerelk
from Grandfather, NC
"'Gave this as a gift and the recipient was very pleased. I don't know if we'll get a follow-up about function, but it really looked nice in silver. I read all reviews and thought it was a good original gift."
Review 13 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
1 / 5
1 / 5
Paint came off,
December 12, 2012
By: rfast55
from San Francisco,CA
"The Brown paint came off after using it only a short time"
Review 14 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
4 / 5
4 / 5
good,
November 9, 2012
By: blackfish6666
from Dartmoor. UK
"I like this product, the only short- comming I can see is the compass, which is unreliable."
Review 15 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Farmer's friend,
November 8, 2012
By: rainnie
from Scotland
"My other half is a farmer and needs a tough watch which can be
accessed easily.
Magnifier great for this increasingly elderly gent and bright orange choice will hopefully mean it can be easily retrieved from wherever...
"
Review 16 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Great multifunctional product,
October 26, 2012
By: eaglescout
from Toms River, NJ
"Instead of wearing a watch and tempting pickpockets I'll use this product. Nice readable face, and useful light. Really like the magnifying cover since I have some vision issues."
Review 17 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Concentrate on the watch itself,
August 7, 2012
By: Gus2818
from Stockport, England.
"I wanted an openface pocket watch when I'm hiking and walking the dogs, this is perfect.
I wouldn't trust my life to the compass; the light just uses battery life but the watch is solid, the carabiner handy and I find the magnifying glass very useful.
"
Review 18 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Orvis watch,
July 30, 2012
By: BigTous
from Lakewood, Co
"Do to the fact I do not where a wrist watch.I was looking for a watch to clip on to my pants loop while fishing or hiking, going to an outdoor event etc... This watch keeps time accurately and looks good. As far as the compass can't expect a high quality one on a watch but it will help in case you need to find true north."
Review 19 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
2 / 5
2 / 5
Mixed Review,
July 26, 2012
By: Caledon
from Maryland
"Liked design of watch, but too heavy for travel watch and light button uncomfortable to push. May work better for hunting, camping, hiking, etc."
Review 20 for Ultimate Carabiner Compass Watch
Overall Rating: 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Nice Watch,
July 13, 2012
By: RolandSonOfSteven
from mid-world
"The watch itself is everything I read about. No problems with the compass ( as I read other people have encountered). The only problem that I have with the watch is that it does not light up at night. One more button for a backlight would have made this watch perfect. The green indiglo only lasts for an hour or so."