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Suunto Vertical 2: Advanced Adventure Watch for the Malaysian Explorer

Suunto has launched the Vertical 2, an advanced adventure watch designed for both demanding expeditions and daily use. This new model builds upon the trusted foundation of the Vertical series, maintaining its exceptional battery life, advanced navigation tools, and rugged durability, while introducing several key upgrades.

Key Innovations and Performance Upgrades

The Suunto Vertical 2 features a completely redesigned optical heart rate sensor for more accurate wrist-based measurements and an upgraded processor with expanded memory for faster, smoother operation. For enhanced visibility, it boasts a larger and brighter 1.5” AMOLED display (466×466 resolution), ensuring clarity even under strong sunlight. A significant safety and convenience addition is the built-in LED flashlight with adjustable brightness and an SOS mode.

The industry-leading battery life remains a highlight, offering up to 65 hours of GPS tracking in its most accurate dual-band mode and up to 20 days of smartwatch use.

Designed for the Outdoors, Perfect for Malaysia

With Malaysia’s growing outdoor culture, the Suunto Vertical 2 is positioned as an ideal companion for local adventurers. Its core features—including free detailed offline maps, multi-band GPS, and weather alerts—make it perfect for navigating the country’s diverse, often unpredictable tropical conditions, offering reliability in heat, humidity, and rain.

  • Navigation Tools: The watch provides detailed offline maps with contour lines and terrain features, ensuring users can stay on track even with limited connectivity. The Climb Guidance feature further assists with navigating Malaysia’s highlands by offering real-time elevation profiles and route notifications.
  • Adaptable Features: Features like Quick Start Navigation allow for on-the-move route changes without interrupting activity tracking.
  • Comprehensive Support: It offers 115 sport modes, advanced training analytics, and seamless integration with the Suunto app and over 300 partner services. Health monitoring extends its use to everyday life.

A Legacy of Exploration and Reliability

The Suunto Vertical 2 continues Suunto’s legacy, which began in 1936 with the creation of a groundbreaking field compass. The watch’s rugged design, available in stainless steel or titanium variants, is built to withstand challenging environments.

The watch’s durability and performance have been rigorously tested by professional adventurers, including Suunto athletes Greg Hill and Jenny Tough, who both praised the improved accuracy, brighter display, and reliability of the Vertical 2 during demanding real-world expeditions.

“To me, adventure starts in the mind. It’s a question of ‘what if,’ what’s possible? It’s about exploration, searching for personal potential, and living life to the fullest – exploring both yourself and the natural world. I’ve used the original Suunto Vertical for years, relying on its durability and reliability in all conditions. With the Vertical 2, the improved optical heart rate tracking, brighter display, and new features bring even greater confidence that it will keep up with any challenge,” says Hill.

For Jenny Tough, preparation is just as important as the journey itself. “The adventures I take on can last days or even weeks, so tracking different aspects of my training, recovery, and wellbeing is crucial. The Suunto Vertical 2 gives me the all-around insight I need, from detailed performance metrics to navigation tools and exceptional battery life, helping me stay ready for whatever comes next, whether that’s a dream adventure or the everyday training that gets me there,” says Tough.

In essence, the Suunto Vertical 2 combines breakthrough technological updates with proven endurance and navigation capabilities to support all levels of exploration, from everyday training to the most ambitious expeditions.

Pricing and Availability

The all-new Suunto Vertical 2, crafted in Stainless Steel and Titanium and priced at RM 2,999 & RM 3,499 respectively, will be available from 3rd November at all official and authorized Suunto stores.

Official stores:

Shopee: https://shopee.com.my/suuntomalaysia
TikTok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSy1LxeCU/?page=TikTokShop

Lazada: https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/suunto-malaysia