Victorinox Altimeter
Victorinox Altimeter
£95.00
In really nice condition.
1 in stock
Description
The Victorinox Altimeter is a 91mm, multi-purpose Swiss Army Knife (often in ruby transparent scales) designed for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring a digital display in the scale that measures altitude (\(-100\) to \(+6,000\) meters or \(-300\) to \(+18,000\) feet), temperature, and barometric pressure. It typically includes blades, scissors, a corkscrew, and screwdriver, and is now replaced by the Traveller series. Key Features and Specifications: Digital Display: The Swiss shield acts as a button to activate the digital display, which shows altitude, temperature (Celsius/Fahrenheit), and acts as a barometer to help predict weather.Accuracy & Power: Requires regular calibration to account for pressure changes. It is powered by a 3-volt CR1225 lithium battery.Functionality: Beyond the electronic features, it commonly includes a small blade, large blade, scissors, can opener, bottle opener, screwdriver, corkscrew, and reamer.Model Variants:Altimeter: Standard model based on the Climber.Altimeter Plus: Includes a wood saw.Legacy: Originally produced around 2008, these models were largely replaced by the Traveller and Traveller Lite, which added more features like a timer and backlight. The device uses the international altitude formula based on air pressure and is designed for hiking, climbing, and mountain biking.







