There are quite a lot of people out there who enjoy going on adventure trips and documenting just about every aspect of the journey. For this reason, many companies have come up with certain advanced products designed especially for this category of consumers, and that's also the case with LaCrosse Technology, that, among numerous other products, has also released the G-55 Digital Altimeter Watch with Compass, a device which offers a huge range of recording functions.



The basic function of the G-55 is to display the current time (hour, minute, second) in either 12 or 24 hour formats. It also displays the calendar (month, date), and offers users a hourly chime and 2 daily alarms.



However, the basic functions are not exactly the main selling points of the G-55. Thus, the watch sports an altimeter mode with 23-hr Altitude History Graph with X & Y Axis View and 4-Adjustment Methods: Zero Altitude, Absolute Altitude, Sealevel Pressure, and Factory Default.



Additionally, the device sports a barometer mode (23-hr Pressure History Graph with X & Y Axis View, History Recall and Calibration), a compass mode (16 Compass Directions - 0 to 359 degrees, digital -, 16 Bearing Directions (1 to 60 pointers, graphical), a Digital Bearing Reading Lock and Digital Backward Bearing.



Furthermore, the device also sports a chronograph mode (100 Lap Memory, Recall Lap History and Total Time), as well as the current temperature display.



It's also important to mention the fact that the G-55 has also been equipped with an EL backlight, with the whole device being powered by a single 3V lithium battery (CR2032).



The Digital Altimeter Watch with Compass from LaCrosse Technology has an estimated retail price of around 100 US dollars, which is not exactly an exaggerated price, given the numerous features and specs this item can provide.