Well, what can I say my suunto core needed a new battery so of course I ordered from Facewest. Prompt delivery, battery very easy to replace on the core and lasts for roughly 8 months of regular use so good thing its cheap and easy to replace.

Very prompt delivery as usual from facewest. Got my kit up and running straight away so no missed sessions, all good news. Last battery last one year almost to the day in my Suunto quest.

After a period of just nine months of a daily use since I bought a Suunto Core the power went off. Because of Suunto's easy to use and easy to replace back on the Core I ordered the replacement battery, replaced it and my Core is back in life again.

Thanks Facewest!

Purchasing a Suunto Core over a year ago, part of the decision related to the ease of replacing the battery. The battery is both cheap and easy to replace. Unlike most watches of this nature it can be done by the watch owner with only the minimum of care required to maintain the waterproofing. Swiftly delivered and good value for money overall.

If you have a suitable Suunto watch (the battery code required is on the back of most Suunto watches) then this is a simple at home replacement task. First remove the battery cover, I used a 50p coin as it fits well – its wide enough not to slip and damage the watch. The compartment doesn't need to turn very far to be removed. Carefully remove the cover taking care not to damage the O ring seal that keeps the watch water resistant. If the O ring is damaged then you need the full kit not this one which is just battery only. Carefully leaver out the old battery (and dispose of properly – not just in the bin) and replace with the new. It's worth making sure the O ring is clean with no bits of grit around, wipe a small amount of Vaseline or similar around it to help keep the seal effective, and replace the back. Your watch is back in action saving the cost of a trip to a jewellers.

Ordered as a replacement to power my Suunto Vector (which itself has been a loyal servant for over 10 years now) Does the job just fine, as you'd expect, and I've found that my local jewellers don't tend to stock the type of battery needed so it saved a fruitless shopping trip.

The Suunto battery is very simple to change and unlike my previous model you just need to change the battery and the seal. All done in minutes. The service from Facewest was top quality.

It works, what can go wrong?

Received next day, and easy to install without the need for a new seal to keep watertight..result

Easy to install and safe in the knowledge it doesn't need to be changed professionally to remain waterproof.