Buy a vertical at the end of 2025??

[Polux]

Hello everyone,

I would like to replace my Garmin with a solar vertical Suunto. Is it relevant to buy this version now? Should I wait a few weeks? I saw rumors of a vertical 2 in the application then deleted after update. I absolutely need a MIP screen because I hate amoled (I have a Fenix 8).
I will use the watch for running, trail running and hiking over several days. I already use the Suunto application for my hammerhead gps.

Thank you for your opinions

[Tieutieu]

@Polux all depends on when you need your watch.
If you can wait a bit, Vertical 2 (or other name) should arrive sometime but only Suunto knows when (but likely in the next months, maybe before end of the year).
several case :

• SV2 will be amoled => SV will be cheaper and is an awesome piece of gear for your needs
• SV2 will be MIPS => it will depend on your budget between SV2 and SV
• you can’t wait => SV is an awesome piece of gear

[isazi]

@Polux the answer is always the same, it you think the Vertical fits your needs, then to it. Vertical was released in 2023, it is still supported with firmware updates, but obviously (unless Suunto goes out of business) there will be a new watch taking its place at some point.

[thanasis]

@isazi … (unless Suunto goes out of business) … is there any such a concern ?

[isazi]

@thanasis any company could go out of business at any moment. In case that would happen for Suunto, I do not see them releasing any watches after

[Gunnar]

@Polux you write by the end of 2025. Until then, I think a Vertical 2 is on the market (according to the rumours) and you can the decide what fits best for you. And likely there will be some good prices for the current Vertical if a Vertical 2 is on the market.

[Polux]

Thank you for your feedback. Having seen the rumors, I don’t really want to buy a vertical V1 if the V2 comes out in a few weeks. (like at the UTMB??) It’s not easy. Especially since they will certainly have updated the heart sensor for example. The current features are perfect for my use. Running, trail to but especially the itinerant hike for which I have need for reliability, latency-free mapping and possibly solar charging. I don’t know if titanium brings much apart from comfort if you wear the watch at night.

And finally the MiP screen! I hate the amoled on my Fenix 8. I feel like I have a black brick on my wrist.