I bought an Avocet Vertech Altimeter Watch a year or so ago and have had trouble with it since the day it came in the mail. I've already sent it back twice. Both times it came back repaired but with a new problem.
The first problem I had with the watch was that it would not hold any settings. None. Time, date, or otherwise. Sent it back, they fixed it and returned it. Shortly after that the digital readout went blank. Battery was fine. The outlines were clearly visible - just no numbers. Sent it back again, they fixed it and returned it. Now, the elevation gain works only sporadically. It will show a gain for a little while, then stop, then start again. So the total accumulated gain will be way off. The watch has never given an accurate elevation reading but you could at least count on it to keep track of your gain. Now, it won't even do that.
I can't remember exactly what I paid for it. I know it was over $200.00 though. I realize it was a total waste money now. I will not waste any more time sending it back again. And while we're on the subject of time, I might add that the watch can't even perform the most basic task of a watch, which is keeping accurate time. Time is always wrong on this watch no matter how often you set it.
If you're thinking about buying the Avocet Vertech Altimeter Watch. Please think again. I never read any reviews before I bought it. Still haven't. I'm afraid I might find out that I never should have bought it in the first place. Hopefully you won't make the same mistake I did.
Happy trails.
Dave